I am trying to select a vintage refrigerator for my kitchen. I’m looking for something that will go for a very long time. I found 2 that I absolutely love and need to choose one. Both are one-owner cream puffs in near mint condition.
The first is a 1954 International Harvester. Built like a tank. It’s obviously rather rare since they were only made for about 8 years. Has a tiny freezer but that’s no problem for me since I have another freezer anyway.
The second is a 1964 Coldspot 12 in “copper tone”. Beautiful old fridge and I think it has the famed Seeger compressor.
I am not at all concerned with power consumption, just longevity. The IH runs only a few minutes out of every hour and the Coldspot runs most of every hour. My logic tells me that means the Coldspot has more compressor wear than the IH and will continue to wear faster going forward. Plus, the IH is a low speed compressor and the Coldspot runs faster.
Am I thinking along the right lines here? Your expertise would be GREATLY appreciated.
The first is a 1954 International Harvester. Built like a tank. It’s obviously rather rare since they were only made for about 8 years. Has a tiny freezer but that’s no problem for me since I have another freezer anyway.
The second is a 1964 Coldspot 12 in “copper tone”. Beautiful old fridge and I think it has the famed Seeger compressor.
I am not at all concerned with power consumption, just longevity. The IH runs only a few minutes out of every hour and the Coldspot runs most of every hour. My logic tells me that means the Coldspot has more compressor wear than the IH and will continue to wear faster going forward. Plus, the IH is a low speed compressor and the Coldspot runs faster.
Am I thinking along the right lines here? Your expertise would be GREATLY appreciated.