My 1957 Frigidaire Imperial Control Tower Washer

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  • @wyzemann
    @wyzemann 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I never tire of Frigidaire pulsating washers, although this set is the most gorgeous I've ever seen.

  • @muziklvr7776
    @muziklvr7776 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Ah, the '58's got the boot.
    They sure look nice and run very smooth and quiet. The custom made agitator parts look fantastic.

    • @wyzemann
      @wyzemann 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Wow, I am so naive. I thought that pulsator was mint original🤦🏾‍♂.

  • @petermaz701
    @petermaz701 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +21

    This is an absolutely gorgeous machine. You wouldn’t even know it was from that decade. It’s futuristic looking, still contemporary, and functions better than any current machines.

  • @kayo.cart3
    @kayo.cart3 9 วันที่ผ่านมา +7

    This is how a washer should wash!

  • @famousutopias
    @famousutopias 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +7

    That direct drive spin out and spin speed is something to behold! Also I’m stunned by their good looks. A winning combination

  • @philforest4747
    @philforest4747 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    What a fabulous machine. Live the spin starting full of water and in a few seconds up to full speed. Amazing quality

  • @bn4361
    @bn4361 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    What a beautiful pair of machines. Back when top loaders washed your clothes. I’ve been a front loader fan since 1980 when my ex partner gave me a slant front Westinghouse. Been using them ever since. Great water saver and living in Palm Springs, that’s important

  • @marcusmarkus3266
    @marcusmarkus3266 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    What a classic pair. This is when they made quality appliances that lasted for years

  • @tyalexander9005
    @tyalexander9005 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    I love this beutiful machine! Glad to see it still running❤❤❤❤❤

  • @lesto59
    @lesto59 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great to see a new video from you. This is one of my favorites from your collection.

  • @1erickjon
    @1erickjon 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    I was amazed by how quickly it spun at high speeds before the drum was even emptied. Didn't give it much time to clear the water out, but it did! SO much better than a front loader.

    • @automaticwasher
      @automaticwasher  12 วันที่ผ่านมา +10

      That is because this is a solid tub machine which were common in early automatic washers. The wash tub has no holes in it except for one row right under the top rim, when the machine goes into spin it literally throws the entire tub of 10 gallons of water via centrifugal force up and out of the tub into the outer tub where it is slowly pumped down the drain.

    • @diegoiunou
      @diegoiunou 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Why do you care so much about a washing machine? You are a man, shouldn't you be talking about cars and sports?

    • @automaticwasher
      @automaticwasher  11 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@diegoiunou Well isn't it obvious? Vintage washing machines are a heck of a lot more interesting than cars and there is nothing more boring to me than sports!

    • @One-Day-After-Another
      @One-Day-After-Another 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@automaticwasher I always wondered how the water left so freaking fast in these. I honestly never knew that's how it worked.

  • @maxyang-y2p
    @maxyang-y2p 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Nice to see you again! What a nice machine

  • @gregnunn2661
    @gregnunn2661 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    The cap and rings match the floor tiles - good show!

  • @YourLocalFireAlarmTech
    @YourLocalFireAlarmTech 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Beautiful. Really quiet machine too!

  • @bn4361
    @bn4361 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    My Mothers firstvautomatic(GE) was delivered 3 days before I was born 1953 and finally replaced when I graduated 1971. They don’t make them like that anymore

  • @mm_xx8827
    @mm_xx8827 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    PLEASE show the control panel! I just heard of this version a few days ago in a magazine advertisement and I am dying to see the controls up close!

    • @automaticwasher
      @automaticwasher  11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      You can see images of the controls in this forum thread...
      www.automaticwasher.org/cgi-bin/TD/TD-VIEWTHREAD.cgi?87729

  • @pinkroses135
    @pinkroses135 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I bet it washes better than 90% of top loaders now. I'm looking forward to getting a speed queen when ours breaks.

  • @JohnAK72
    @JohnAK72 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Got years of laundry worth washing with this

    • @batacumba
      @batacumba 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

      DISGUSTENG 😂

  • @gcfifthgear
    @gcfifthgear 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    All this and Charcoal Gray, too...seldom seen then or now

  • @donaldhelgeson6769
    @donaldhelgeson6769 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Beautiful set!! This is where the Westinghouse’s were. Do you know where I can order a boot for my ‘52 Westinghouse washer?

  • @martinbirdwell7986
    @martinbirdwell7986 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    ❤❤❤ Love These Machines

  • @BillyLee25
    @BillyLee25 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Beautiful machines

  • @Makesdonsdonsoney
    @Makesdonsdonsoney 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Appliances made from 1930 to 1980 were built best and last longer , but 1990 and 2000s things gotten cheaper and less reliable

  • @Washing95
    @Washing95 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Beautiful set!! What happened with the Westinghouse pair?

    • @automaticwasher
      @automaticwasher  12 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      Its safe and sound hooked up and running in the basement. I moved that set out of the kitchen about 8 years ago and have had a few other sets rotated in.

    • @Washing95
      @Washing95 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@automaticwasher Ah! very nice. I'm hoping to get permission to bring in my 1984 Design2000. All it needs is a new timer (which I've since aquired) and a good cleanup. It's since gotten dirty again after being restored 2 years ago.

  • @Jaco_bu
    @Jaco_bu 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    Yall dont wanna know what I'm thinking

  • @professorkiwi
    @professorkiwi 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Love this! ❤

  • @DanaWalton-y9d
    @DanaWalton-y9d 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Wow😮

  • @michaelstephens2986
    @michaelstephens2986 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I can see why housewives sat on the washing machine

  • @zanussi92
    @zanussi92 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    1957 fabulous design and result , machines were built to last
    2024 orrible plastic desing and poor wash result..
    Plastic is not ecoFriendly and machine last only few years
    Where is the progress ?! 😢

  • @retrostudio5600
    @retrostudio5600 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I would replace the whole Washer and Dryer to update with modern technology.

    • @automaticwasher
      @automaticwasher  8 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      You'll have poorly rinsed clothes compared to this 1957 machine and it will take 3 times the amount of time to do a load of wash.

    • @retrostudio5600
      @retrostudio5600 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@automaticwasher Nah bro, my Modern Washing Machine is still working to this day. This Vintage thing will break down any day.

    • @automaticwasher
      @automaticwasher  8 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      @@retrostudio5600 Nope this washer is 67 years old and working like it's brand new. My '57 Frigidaire washer isn't going to break down anytime soon. If it does I have enough original parts stored away to keep it running for the rest of my life, long after your modern machine's 21st century control boards and circuits have fried and died.

    • @retrostudio5600
      @retrostudio5600 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@automaticwasher Bro is living in 1957. I am living in 2025.