That Frigidaire WO-65 washer with the white plastic handle on the lid is the exact machine my dad purchased for my mother after my sister was born in October 1951. In all previous ads the WO-65 had a metal handle on the lid. It brings back a lot of memories of my mother washing diapers for my six younger brothers and sisters until the machine finally gave out in 1963 when it was replaced with a Frigidaire Custom Deluxe WCDA-63.
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Strange that they did that plastic handle for a short period of time. James you are the only one that I heard of that have even seen that plastic lid handle. Maybe they ran out of chrome mixture that week!
And remember everyone, just like the ad says Frigidaire Families live better because Frigidaire appiliances are better!
Oooooh I'm gonna get it now.
And remember everyone, just like the ad says Frigidaire Families live better because Frigidaire appiliances are better!
Oooooh I'm gonna get it now.
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"Oooooh I'm gonna get it now."
Well I don't think so! I believe the "brand of choice" of at least 75% of the Applianceville members on here is GM Frigidaire! At least for me it is!
Well I don't think so! I believe the "brand of choice" of at least 75% of the Applianceville members on here is GM Frigidaire! At least for me it is!
...only when the General was in control ;-)
With ya all the way Rick 
I second that emotion!!!!!!!!! Whirlpool rules!!!!!!!
Hi Rick no slap here for just having a different favorite, as was said before one mans utopia is another mans hell.
Besides neutral drains are fun.
I think I'm in trouble again.
Besides neutral drains are fun.
I think I'm in trouble again.
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"Besides neutral drains are fun..."
Actually they're not...or did the "reverse smiley" indicate sarcasm? ;-)
My "modern" washer spin-drains, and just the "gurgling" sound it makes when the tub is empty is one reason to get a "spin-drainer."
Actually they're not...or did the "reverse smiley" indicate sarcasm? ;-)
My "modern" washer spin-drains, and just the "gurgling" sound it makes when the tub is empty is one reason to get a "spin-drainer."
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Favorite companies
With me, it depends on the appliance.
For Electric ranges, Frigidaire Flair rules.
For gas ranges, companies like Wedgewood-Holly, Gaffers & Sattler with features like all chrome tops and chrome-laden control panels are IT
Refrigerators, Frigidaire again, with GE close behind, for innovative looking designs over the years
washers & dryers, Kenmore rules for their control panels. Other manufacturers would hit with really attractive panels, but KM consistently had good looking panels year after year.
Dishwashers, KM again. Things like lighted control panels, chrome buttons, and to water temp status lights (I love lights)
With me, it depends on the appliance.
For Electric ranges, Frigidaire Flair rules.
For gas ranges, companies like Wedgewood-Holly, Gaffers & Sattler with features like all chrome tops and chrome-laden control panels are IT
Refrigerators, Frigidaire again, with GE close behind, for innovative looking designs over the years
washers & dryers, Kenmore rules for their control panels. Other manufacturers would hit with really attractive panels, but KM consistently had good looking panels year after year.
Dishwashers, KM again. Things like lighted control panels, chrome buttons, and to water temp status lights (I love lights)
Bad poetry,and off key singing
Well..... I wouldn't expect to be SMACKED for the fact that I happen to like the best looking,and most reliable(and popular) vintage washers that were ever produced. I just figured I might get it for the bad poetry and the worst off key singing ever posted on this web site!! LOL
Rick
p.s. perhaps M.H.O. will change when I see a vintage Frigidaire in action at Gregs this Summer.(it has been many years) But don't hold your breath... WP/KM Alway ROCK. Even while they "cha-chug" along in neutral drain!!
Well..... I wouldn't expect to be SMACKED for the fact that I happen to like the best looking,and most reliable(and popular) vintage washers that were ever produced. I just figured I might get it for the bad poetry and the worst off key singing ever posted on this web site!! LOL
Rick
p.s. perhaps M.H.O. will change when I see a vintage Frigidaire in action at Gregs this Summer.(it has been many years) But don't hold your breath... WP/KM Alway ROCK. Even while they "cha-chug" along in neutral drain!!
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I don't dislike anything! I just like Frigidaire better! I have all Frigidaire in the main kitchen too. I have to say though, it's not built anything close to GM stuff! But nothing is! Haven't had any trouble with it though. Probably just jinxed myself!
My two cents worth
Personally, I fell in love with a circa- 1964 Hotpoint Silouette 16 at my cousins house. Great cycle which included the "fountain filter," an overflow rinse, and a wonderful spin-drain out of that solid tub that has only been rivaled in my personal experience by the intensity by the early unimatic Frigidaires. Lots of drama in that machine...lots of pauses, too. Also, a neat looking control panel. Can anyone tell me if Hotpoint was always a division of General Electric? Yes, thank you to all of those neighbors and relatives who bought something other than a Kenmore for us to enjoy.
Personally, I fell in love with a circa- 1964 Hotpoint Silouette 16 at my cousins house. Great cycle which included the "fountain filter," an overflow rinse, and a wonderful spin-drain out of that solid tub that has only been rivaled in my personal experience by the intensity by the early unimatic Frigidaires. Lots of drama in that machine...lots of pauses, too. Also, a neat looking control panel. Can anyone tell me if Hotpoint was always a division of General Electric? Yes, thank you to all of those neighbors and relatives who bought something other than a Kenmore for us to enjoy.
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SLAPPP!!!!! (Unimatic)
I'd hardly call a Kenmore boring, especially when they agitate and fill during the cool down.
Kenmore lovers UNITE! We shall overcome!
I'd hardly call a Kenmore boring, especially when they agitate and fill during the cool down.
Kenmore lovers UNITE! We shall overcome!
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Hotpoint
has been owned by GE since at least the Twenties.
has been owned by GE since at least the Twenties.
Westy: "reverse smiley??? Oh dear, just call me ole fat fingers, must have made a typo.
Rick: Your '56 is such a beautiful machine. I love that chrome winged cap, that cap as well as the red bakelite cap are the two rarest Whirlpool agitator caps. Is that a Kenmore lint filter I see in there???
Jetaway: I agree with you, Hotpoints were very dramatic too, especially because they have no outer tub and you can hear and feel the water hitting the cabinet as it goes into spin. If you are washing in hot water in a chilly basement, the outside of the cabinet suddenly goes from cold to hot. I love that!
Jason: I didn't say "boring", I said "fun"!
Rick: Your '56 is such a beautiful machine. I love that chrome winged cap, that cap as well as the red bakelite cap are the two rarest Whirlpool agitator caps. Is that a Kenmore lint filter I see in there???
Jetaway: I agree with you, Hotpoints were very dramatic too, especially because they have no outer tub and you can hear and feel the water hitting the cabinet as it goes into spin. If you are washing in hot water in a chilly basement, the outside of the cabinet suddenly goes from cold to hot. I love that!
Jason: I didn't say "boring", I said "fun"!
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Hotpoint
I really want to see the engineering behind the "no outer tub" that Hotpoint used. Trying to imagine what it would look like. When did they stop using that design? And speaking of Hotpoint, Robert, how's the '56 coming along? Anything other obstacles come up in it?
I really want to see the engineering behind the "no outer tub" that Hotpoint used. Trying to imagine what it would look like. When did they stop using that design? And speaking of Hotpoint, Robert, how's the '56 coming along? Anything other obstacles come up in it?
Hotpoint
Unimatic, you said it so well!!! I suspected that the Hotpoint may not have had the outer tub as you described in the early Frigidaire Machines. Thinking of the sound of that water hitting the cabinet while the motor revs up into spin still sends chills down my spine. Thank you Aunt Shirley (Frigidaire) and Aunt Betty (Hotpoint)for putting up with your crazy nephew!!! BTW...the Hotpoint seemed to take forever (1 - 2 minutes)for the basket to stop spinning. Could this have been possible or was something probably wrong with the tub brake (or lack of a tub brake?)
Unimatic, you said it so well!!! I suspected that the Hotpoint may not have had the outer tub as you described in the early Frigidaire Machines. Thinking of the sound of that water hitting the cabinet while the motor revs up into spin still sends chills down my spine. Thank you Aunt Shirley (Frigidaire) and Aunt Betty (Hotpoint)for putting up with your crazy nephew!!! BTW...the Hotpoint seemed to take forever (1 - 2 minutes)for the basket to stop spinning. Could this have been possible or was something probably wrong with the tub brake (or lack of a tub brake?)
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Sure you did.
And I'm the pope too. ;-P
And I'm the pope too. ;-P
Lint Filter '56 WP
Robert,yes she's a pretty one. Eight lights in all.Five in the control panel,and three in the tub area. That is a Kenmore filter cartridge. I added the lint filter system to this machine,and could not find a WP cartridge for it. A friend who is a machinist made the brass filter retainer for me. You know how the pot metal lever always rotted off the original ones. I found the WP chrome cap in a junk shop a few years ago. Still have the black bakelite one that came with the machine though.
Rick
Robert,yes she's a pretty one. Eight lights in all.Five in the control panel,and three in the tub area. That is a Kenmore filter cartridge. I added the lint filter system to this machine,and could not find a WP cartridge for it. A friend who is a machinist made the brass filter retainer for me. You know how the pot metal lever always rotted off the original ones. I found the WP chrome cap in a junk shop a few years ago. Still have the black bakelite one that came with the machine though.
Rick
Lint Filter '56 WP
Rick this is a real beauty inside and out.
Peter
Rick this is a real beauty inside and out.
Peter
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In my opinion that model Whirly is the best looking they ever built. Your example looks pristine. Thanks for sharing.
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I love that '56. I agree with Gyrofoam. That might be the best looking WP ever. There seems to have been tons of those sold.....as I saw them much later during my "trash" inspections. Couldn't resist that button to open the lid. I also remember two VERY loud end-of-cycle signals that were piercing......followed by the machine shutting down and hearing the tub "knock-knock-knock" to a halt.
Neal
I love that '56. I agree with Gyrofoam. That might be the best looking WP ever. There seems to have been tons of those sold.....as I saw them much later during my "trash" inspections. Couldn't resist that button to open the lid. I also remember two VERY loud end-of-cycle signals that were piercing......followed by the machine shutting down and hearing the tub "knock-knock-knock" to a halt.
Neal
I agree about this particular WP.This is the best looking model they ever made along with the beautiful 58 Imperial.You are a blessed man Rick
BTW...the Hotpoint seemed to take forever (1 - 2 minutes)for the basket to stop spinning. Could this have been possible or was something probably wrong with the tub brake
Nope it was just fine, Hotpoint washers didn't incorporate a brake until the late 60's.
Nope it was just fine, Hotpoint washers didn't incorporate a brake until the late 60's.
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OK, now if early Hotpoint and SQ washers didn't have a tub brake, did the tub index during agitation? If not, how was it held stationary?
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