Worth buying?

[spacedogb]

Hey everyone,
This washer/dryer combo is for sale locally. From the condition in the pics does this look worth buying for $100 or should I walk on?

 

[washerlover]

I'm sure it needs work...

But an intriguing machine nonetheless...I'm no expert in restoring combo machines, but for $100 I would save it if I were in Louisiana!

 

[Ultramatic]

 

 

These are unique machines and quite frankly, pretty rare. It's my understanding they can be a handful to restore, and are not very reliable, but for $100 I would certainly get it.  John (Combo52) can certainly tell you all about them.

 

[revvinkevin]

 

Looks like a 1964 or 1965.  I used to have a 1961.  Find out if they know if it worked or not and how long it's been sitting. 

 

It's a condensing dryer and uses cold water while drying (about 30 gallons an hour).  Great splashy wash, does a great job washing, but has no suspension and spins about 225 rpm.   If you have any interest in W/D combos, I'd say grab it, especially of you can talk them down on the price.

 

Kevin

 

[gyrafoam]

Very specialized belts, seals, and other part are rare!

 

[tomturbomatic]

And if you plan to use it, have something like a SpinX or even another washer in which to spin the load before drying.

 

[volvoguy87]

GE Combo.

That one's likely worth it. It has the older control panel and the price seems to be reasonable.

Dave

 

[combo52]

Mid 60s GE Combo

Cool Machine, but unfortunately it has been stored in a very damp environment for a LONG time, all the pulleys are either uncoated steel or pot-metal in these machines and I am sure they are not in good condition.

I would probably go look at it if you are interested in the machine, if they will not come down in price take a 5/16" nut driver with you and take the back panel off [ only four screws ] and see what the condition of the metal parts are etc.

 

[spacedogb]

The guy said it works fine not sure how much I trust him on that. If someone could use parts off of it I will pick it up.

 

[combo52]

Mid 60s GE Combo

The guy said it works fine, Yes I think you should ask him to run a load through it, LOL.