your fave washer of ALL time

[pdub]

Frigidaire 1-18

I would have to say I'm happy with just about any Frigidaire model but this would be my all time favorite if I can only choose one! The capacity, features, color, and window lid make this the perfect machine (IMHO).

 

[peteski50]

Frigidaire 1-18

The Frigidaire 1-18 was my favorate also my aunt had a poppy one also but without the window. It was a beautiful washer.
She also had the matching dryer and she had the basement wall painted poppy also. Her model was a 74.
Peter

 

[peterh770]

Solid-tub Speed Queen.

 

[SactoTeddyBear]

Re: My Favorite Washer:

My Favorite Washer would be my Parent's 1946 "Bolt-Down" Bendix, they had for 4-years before I was born. It is the one I got my start of my fascination of loving to watch the Washer. Anytime my Mother would get the Laundry started in the Bendix, she would figure out in a very short time where to find me. I would be out in the Garage, with the Door opened on the Bendix and the Laundry, Water and Detergent all over the Floor. That was naturally way before most automatic Washers had the Safety Switches that they had on them later on and to this day, to spoil a lot of our fun wanting to watch them.

Peace, Happy Vintage Washer Days, Steve
SactoTeddyBear...

 

[maytagbear]

One of all time?

Make it easy, why don't you

I loved the '64 Whirlpool Imperial, for many reasons, least of which was the panel lamp.

However, it's a tie between my Maytag A-208, and my current Maytag, the 9806.

Lawrence/Maytagbear

 

[petek]

Lawrence, that's against the rules, you have to pick one and leave the other behind. Think of it as your desert island washer

 

[Westingcan]

I'd have to go with the '70's Westinghouse TL Laundromat. I thought the control panel was simple yet very classy! Loved the thin blue lettering and the chrome push buttons - not to mention the "Weigh-to-Save" lid. The dryers had "Cross Vane" tumbling - I can still remember the salesman making the pitch to my mom as this was a "great feature". Those machines ran for years without a lick of trouble. "You can...no could...be sure...if it's Westinghouse!"

 

[gmpayne]

UGH I HAVE 3

MY MOMS 53 EASY AND HER 58 NORGE TIME-LINE

AND MY GRANDMOTHERS 57 SPEED QUEEN

 

[angus]

This question has come up before and I guess my answer is the same as it was the first time. I would have to go with the Norge Timeline. Simple controls, great control panel, excellent agitation and overflow rinse and a great sounding machine.....

 

[goatfarmer]

Maytag 906,in Coppertone.Light up tub and backsplash,Maytag dependability,pushbutton controls,beautiful Maytag shaded coppertone,what's not to like?

kennyGF

 

[partscounterman]

I'm a heretic but...

I would want an Easy Spindrier with the Spiralator and the super cool rinse cone in the spinner. I love the big chrome "faucets" that swing to deliver fresh and suds water to the tubs or sink.

Now if you insist I choose an AUTOMATIC-it would be a 1970's era Wards Signature-the Top of the line that had the separate automatic detergent dispenser. I still remember the hissing noise that generation of burpolators had. Of course I would want it in some kewl color such as Avocado Green. Oh, and I need the 8 cubic foot drum matching dryer all built by Norge!

 

[Jetaway]

eenie meenie.........

1. Aunt Shirley's 1952 Frigidaire in the kitchen
2. Aunt Betty's 1964 Hotpoint Silouhette 16 with the fountain
filter. Lots of interesting cycle changes in this baby.
Loved to watch the overflow rinse with the fountain filter
splashing in the pan and the drain hose lazily dumping
water lazily into the tub.
***Why those two? NO OUTER TUB = The greatest drama available in any automatic washer during the first minute of the spin cycle. I want to hear those sounds again....sends chills up my spine. Take me away Calgon!!!

 

[mayken4now]

I am snotty

Maytag of Course.

Steve

 

[gansky1]

If I had to pick only one washer to be stranded on a desert island with, it would have to be the 1959 Frigidaire Custom Imperial washer. It wouldn't be too awfully long and I'd have to send a note in a bottle for someone to come service the piece of crap and I'd be rescued!! Back to civilization and a whole basement full of washers!

Seriously though, my all time fave would probably be the 1958 Frigidaire CI washer - one of the best all around machines.

 

[geextrarinse]

DEAR GODS!!!

Allow me to add at least ONE GE to the List! the 50's thru the 80's were all great - I remember even the great models that they still have in many of the buildings here in NYC. The coin op GE's with the guts all in the front of the machines for easier repairs. The filter flo and inlet nozzles being reversed so you could access them from the removable front panel. I love them all!

But who can forget the fabulous Mini-Quick cycle or the Various shapes and sizes of the Mini baskets? - I think my grandmothers was bakelite? or maybe just really hard plastic but it seemed like bakeliite...

The Dispensall thru to the Spotscrubber...

Depending where you were from certain name brands populated certain areas of course. I enjoyed reading Greg's Maytag post in response to everyone's opinions (dif thread). I don't care for Maytag's but he's right! And since they were made in the mid west - there were sure a hell of a lot more of them out there. But out here on the east coast, a lot of people had GE's. Especially if the houses were built in the 50's which many of the baby boomer couples did in my area. They swore on GE in PA and it seemed everyone had a GE.

I know I'm young but I just love my Filter Flo's. From the 50's and the copper lint pans to the 60's and the fab turquoise color and the more modern looking yet still lighted control panels thru to the 80's. They will always be my favourite. The sounds and the water action and so help me -I WILL FIND MY DISPENSALL ONE DAY!!!!

Thanks for letting me rant!

Ker-Klunk!

Matt

http://www.automaticwasher.org/COLLECTIONS/ROCKY2//008@A%20Shot%20of%20the%20Filter-Flo's%[email protected]

 

[geextrarinse]

here's the pic

sorry...

i hope you don't mind me referencing someone elses shot but THIS is the same as my grandmothers almost exact model washer so I'm a little verklempt! This one started it all for me...

Matt

 

[westyslantfront]

Favorite Washer Of All Time

THOR AUTOMAGIC

 

[Bearpeter]

UK Bendix ....

I had an aunt on my fathers side.... (only nice one from the Pell family!!!!) Daddy was appauled that his little boy had such a fascination with appliances!!!!
She had this huge sherman tank of a washer dryer combo.... I think it would have to have been the first one of its kind with a metallic blue and silver fascia! It only ever tumbled one way and was amazing to watch!

 

[chaskelljr2]

Actually.........

I have several "Favorite" vintage washer(s) of all time.

Why???? Because each of my favorites was cool in their own special way. In fact, so cool, it was hard to pick just one.

And my favorites are:

(01). 1960 Lady Kenmore Set (in Pink and in Porcelain) with the toggle controls and the lighted panel at the very top. Also had the dispensers just beside the lid handle. Very cool looking (but I have to check the catalog again..... If I recall correctly, I believe that was a detergent dispenser. If it was indeed, then I think Sears contradicted themeselves with this one....... they claim that the 1966-67 Lady Kenmore had the first detergent dispenser, but of course, I could be wrong as well. And I am not afraid to admitt when I am wrong) indeed.

(01t). 1957 Lady Kenmore Set (but this time, I'll take this set in either white or in pink, and again, it has to be in porcelain).

(03). 1966-67 Lady Kenmore Set (first model with 14 push buttons on the washer..... in a two row keyboard configuration (my great aunt on my father's side had this set, only her's was white, but I'll be glad to take mine in turquoise)).

(04). 1978 Lady Kenmore Set (first ones with electronic controls).

(05). Any mid/late 1960's (GM) Frigidaire Imperial Jet-Action Washer with a 3-Speed Motor and a 1100 RPM Rapidry Spin (tick-tick, tick-tick, tick-tick......... the sound that a Frigidaire Washer makes when it is agitating (and the agtitators in these babies moved up and down, not side to side like in other washers)).

(06). Any 1950's to mid 1970's Speed Queen Washer with a heavy clunking solinoid mechanism and a solid (meaning without perforations) stainless steel tub.

See........... I told you all that it was difficult to choose one.

ROTHFLMAO

--Charles--

 

[kenmore1978]

favorite washer

"(04). 1978 Lady Kenmore Set (first ones with electronic controls)."

You can have my set. Washer needs work, but it would nice for them to have a nice "retirement". "Coffee" color, boght new, have full history of everyting done.