where can I find a mid sixties ge filter flow washer?

[Jp]

hey folks, can you help me out? I am looking for a old ge with filter flo like the one my Grandma had when I was little. Hers was a basic machine, no mini basket. But I am having trouble finding the exact same model. It had the smaller filter pan and the insides were that aqua color. Even the water spout was aqua colored. (I loved it when they had different colors for the insides!)
The only things I can describe it with are as follows. The filter pan had the words GENERAL ELECTRIC in raised print on top with the GE logo in the center. I think it said filter flo either on the top next to the logo or on the outer rim of the filter.

Also, here is something I remember fondly and maybe you can help me on it. The washer was old and when it started to agitate, it would make a odd noise for the first 8 or 9
seconds. After, the noise would stop and it would do its washing. Me being inquisitive, I ask the repair man one day why it did that. He said it had something to do with the clutch and transmisson. Anyway, I was always fasincated with the way the water would shot into the filter and strain the lint. LOL

If anyone can help me please let me know by emailing me ok?
I do look foward to hearing from you.

JP
[email protected]

 

[gyrafoam]

Hi! They are all over the place around Atlanta. Are you willing to have it sent "Craters & Freighters" ? It would cost about $400.00 to ship, also do you want it dead or alive? Advise and I might be able to help you out.

 

[Jp]

Hey gyrafoam, nice to meet you.

well I am not ready to buy one yet, but at least I know where to look. I didn't think anyone else in the world found major appliances interesting except me! Would you also be able to answer my other questions about the washer like the color of the interior and the transmission noise?

If I did want to invest in one of these for my own use, I would want it in top working condition. Is there such away to get one that has already been worked on and ready to go?

 

[Jp]

Hey gyrafoam, nice to meet you.

well I am not ready to buy one yet, but at least I know where to look. I didn't think anyone else in the world found major appliances interesting except me! Would you also be able to answer my other questions about the washer like the color of the interior and the transmission noise?

If I did want to invest in one of these for my own use, I would want it in top working condition. Is there such away to get one that has already been worked on and ready to go?

 

[fixerman]

Only thing I can think of is some 2 speed Filter Flo's made some clutch noise when starting agitation until it kicked into high gear. I think some machines had sticky clutches and took some time to make this shift from slow speed to high. I am not sure exactly why some machines were noisy on slow. I have taken many clutches apart and couldn't determine why some did this. I did find some with obvious problems such as a bad plate bearing, clutch drum bearing, inner clutch bearings or worn shoes causing the noise. Some were just noisy. GE filter flo's are famous for the racket some of them make.

 

[thirtyater]

Welcome JP!

Hey Gyrafoam, are the 57 to 60 lighted control panel GE's plentiful around Atlanta too? I would love to find one of those. I think 60 is my favorite but like all the early lighted control GE's. What is the last year you could get a lighted GE?

Thanks

 

[Jp]

for fixer man.

yes, the repair man said the clutch would not engage right away. Infact, now I remember I would watch the washer start to agitate and would not go into full speed until the noise would stop. I wouldn't mind owning one that did that just for the sake of memory! LOL
And you are right they were noisy sobs, but my Grandma and my Aunt said that machine worked the best out of all the others they ever owned. One day I would love to own one. Even though the lint filter idea is obsolete, I would rather have the water filtered out before the wash was done.
Hey, is it possible to find a mid-sixties like this one with a light at the top? I have seen them, but my question is how do you turn the light on? I never saw a "night light" button.

JP

 

[gyrafoam]

There are plenty of mid to late '60's and up machines around. Some can be found in working condition. It is always fun to find one with lighted controls but they are not nearly as plentiful. I know at least one place here that specializes in refurbishing GE's so you can (for a price) get one in working condition.

 

[Jp]

whats that web address of this place?

I would like to get to know the repair place if you have the info

 

[lbcarguy]

1963 GE1050X

Hi,

I have been searching for a 1963 GE1050X. This model occasionally appears as the POD here. The 5 cycle pushbutton machines have always seemed pretty rare finds to me and my collector friends. If there are lots of these floating around Atlanta, I have cash ready so let me know. You can email me at:
[email protected]

As far as GE noises, etc., I have a 64 V14 and 94 TOL set. Growing up we had the 1050X. I also have a 67 LK set. I have also seen many other types of machines in action. While they all have their merits, due to their unique DNA (like Frigidaire going up and down, or orbiting Kelvinators)IMHO, the GE design lasted a very very long time (late 50's to about 95 so approx. 37 years), is very easy to work on, and extremely reliable. The wash action is very good, filter flo traps lint in high quantities and is very easy to clean, plus it will not clog up your plumbing by sending lint down the drain. Also, the GE design operates the pump at full speed during slow or normal agitation. Very important for clean clothes.

Just a biased opinion from a GE collector.

MK in LBC

 

[Jp]

wow, you guys know your stuff. Thanks MK

hey MK, you know just as much about this stuff as I do. I do agree about the design of the washer, they were very good reliable machines and built sturdy. My Grandma had the one for 18 years till she replaced it with a Kenmore(I hold a grudge against Kenmore for this so you won't see me looking for a Kenmore or Whirlpool anytime soon.)
I would like to find a washer like the one my Grandma had along with a matching drying with a foot pedal door opener