Vintage/Retro Refrigerators - CL finds

[ovrphil]

1) Westinghouse retro refrigerator - $75 (cedar rapids) - http://cedarrapids.craigslist.org/app/4759712598.html

2) Frigidaire Refrigerator - $75 (asheville nc) - http://asheville.craigslist.org/app/4757483060.html

3) 1949 leonard model LRE-R refrigerator - $400 (marshall) - http://asheville.craigslist.org/app/4700285499.html (photos below)

 

[ovrphil]

49 Leonard

pics

 

[ovrphil]

Whirlpool Refrigerator - $80 (Indianola)

http://desmoines.craigslist.org/app/4757047930.html

 

[ovrphil]

REFRIGERATOR Frigidarie - $50 (pickerington)

2 months old ad

http://columbus.craigslist.org/app/4671687656.html

 

[ovrphil]

Vintage GE combo Aqua Fridge - $325 (Newport)

http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/atq/4754037698.html

 

[wayupnorth]

I had the exact same harvest gold Whirlpool fridge with the matching Connoisseur double oven electric in my last house. That fridge was far from being energy efficient.

 

[ovrphil]

" fridge was far from being energy efficient. "

That is the question, what are the most energy efficient for their years? One of those discussions that has already been covered here and in the archives(?).

But it usually works out where you buy first and worry about energy efficiency later in the movie.

Phil

 

[norgeway]

A good rule of thumb..

If it says Frost Free or self defrost...RUNNNN...A manual defrost fridge is very economical to run, especially a older one like that Leonard...no extras like mullion heaters around the doors etc, lots of insulation and a positive latch, these run forever and keep stuff cold cold cold, foods keep much better because air is not blowing on them and drying them out...especially fruits and vegetables.

 

[ovrphil]

Thank you for the reminder, Han. It's a good rule of thumb. Otherwise, would a smaller frost free refrigerator generally be less energy-sucking than a larger capacity? I've seen some comments that the electric bill can be enormous with the vintage frost frees. I can't help but wonder, too ...doesn't it also block out some attractive looking and functionally interesting refrigerators? (talking to the air..cost$$$$)

 

[wayupnorth]

Previous owners dressed up the kitchen with new cabinets, those Whirlpools plus a Lady K roto rack that was the absolute best dishwasher I have ever had. So they were all in the house when I bought it.

 

[leland]

Ge bottom

How hard is it to flip the door on these ge bottom mounts

 

[rp2813]

You can't flip the doors on those GE's. 

 

I'd love to have that turquoise one, but they're asking too much since it needs a cold control.  From what I've seen and my own experience with the same cold control on my '57 GE,  that component is clearly the weak link on GE's from this period.

 

[danemodsandy]

AHHHHHH! Get the Garlic and the Crucifix!

That Whirlpool is the exact same one I had during the 80s in my St. Charles kitchen, except mine was White.

Just out of warranty, it broke down and needed a new compressor. It got it. Three short years later, it did the same thing. That time it got scrapped and turned into a new Hyundai or something.

Between that and some other bad (not to mention costly) experiences, I decided No. More. Whirlpool. EVVVERRRRRR!

Thank you, Mommie Dearest....

 

[ovrphil]

Keeping things lively

Sandy - Whirlpool wasn't such a bad name in my memories, but whatever you had I wouldn't want your experience.

If some potential buyer visits this page, at least they have an opinion. LOL!

 

[ovrphil]

Mid-century 1950/60s Turquoise Frigidaire Refrigerator - $40

Maybe for parts?

AD: " Not in working order (compressor?) but overall in good shape with no major dings or dents. Good vibrant color. Some scratches and rust spots and lower panel is missing.

Made in Dayton, Ohio, Model FPDA-12TK-4ORD-3901.

60in tall by 30in wide by 28 in deep.

Must pick up. $40 or b/o. "

http://nh.craigslist.org/atq/4753826360.html

 

[ovrphil]

Westinghouse Continental Refrigerator 3 Door - $250 (Hagers

http://frederick.craigslist.org/app/4757477283.html

 

[ovrphil]

Vintage Hotpoint Super Store Supreme Refrigerator - $150 (Be

http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/app/4709019070.html

 

[rp2813]

That's a curious Westinghouse.  I thought only Frigidaire was making those 3-door models back then.

 

The Hotpoint is complete and just needs a good cleaning.  No spinning shelves or in-door thermometer as found on its GE counterparts from the same period, but not a bad price for a reliable fridge.

 

[bluejay]

That Frigidaire is from the 60s. I always find it interesting that if something is turquoise, folks assume it's from the 50s.