Built by GM Frigidaire in their Dayton Ohio plant. After Frigidaire was sold to WCI in 1979, the Frigidaire plant in Dayton became the GM Truck assembly plant. Lots of history in that factory and it’s still standing.
Thank you for posting - The 1/18 is my favorite washer of all time! My Aunt had one in Poppy! you cant beat the performance! I wish they were still being made!
I remember reading the Frigidaire Jet cone washer was voted #1 by the American Applance Industry standards. Damn shame GM sold to White Consolidated Industries (formerly the White Sewing Machine Co.) WCI destroyed such great names as Westinghouse, Frigidaire, Tappan and Viking.
@@williamslater-o5b W.C.I did not destroy Fridgaire, Tappan,and others. They had three different washer names, and they chose the Westinghouse design. Fridgaire design was expensive to build and difficult to repair.
Explain, I had a Westinghouse front load for 26 years, and replaced the belts the boot once and the suspension feet twice. My wife's and had a Westinghouse top loadder for 23 years, I replaced the belt once. My. Om had a Westinghouse fridge fo 27 years, no problem. So haw did White Consolidated destroy the brands?
I picked one of these up when my 2.5 year old washer stopped spinning and became useless. I paid 20.00 for it and it was the best money I’ve ever spent. Clothes have never been cleaner. My grandmother talked about having one of these in the 70s and I had never seen one in person. When I saw one pop up on Craigslist, I had to get it!
This my favorite washer!!! I love it. My great grandma had one and laundry day was the best! I wish i could get my hands on one of these 😓they were the best. I think the normal agitation needs to be a bit more aggressive tho. I remember it jumping a little faster
My mother had an avocado model WIAS bought in 1971 served her for 16 yrs. The matching gas dryer was troublesome having igniter issues frequently. Gave the washer away and it was lost during hurricane Rita in 2005. We averaged doing 10 loads a week for a family of 4.
@@jacktattis143 The Maytag she bought to replace the Frigidaire lasted 25+ years, transmission failure and and her repairman told her it was best to just replace the machine. He probably rebuilt the transmission and sold it as used machine
Even the early 2000’s top load washers were pretty good. (NOT including the Cabrio or impeller washers, or front loaders). The ones that still had tub breaks and knob controls. They were often labeled “Heavy Duty”. However, nothing beats an extra old one. And yes, only Speed Queen is good today. All other washers are absolute crap. Lowe’s, Home Depot, etc.
I had a 1976 or 1977 model back in the '80s. That was a wonderful machine. I could kick myself for getting rid of it, in place of a front loader. I have an LG front loader now that's given me problems. I would love to go back to a GM Frigidaire like this. If you know anyone selling, please let me know. Thanks
You were right about the filter flows being the best at filtering. The filter on these have a weak flow of water. Nice machine though, I never understood why these 1-18s never filled up all the way, a lot of the tub still showing.
My Mom had one in the 60s. It had a timed water fill. We had low water pressure so it would never fill completely. She ended up having to replace it. Loved that machine. When it was set for small load and you opened the lid it would splash water EVERYWHERE!
I am not sure if you will read or get this, but how can I acquire a 1-18. That was the machine that started my appliance hobby. My Aunt had that exact model in harvest gold that lasted her 35 years! I always did her laundry when we visited her as s small kid and I've been in love with them ever since and I want one so bad, those are the happy memories I had from my very rough childhood. How can I find one that still functions or one I can have rebuilt, if needed?
Eric Pippen There is a collector in Baltimore John[ thats all I have] he is still repairing machines He may have one. My son has bought machines from him and brought them back to Brisbane
Boy this machine brings back memories for me... I got my Mother one of these machines back in 78 and we had the serviceman out to our house 16 times in 6 months for constant break downs that got so bad that it nearly caused a fire in our house... with that the Land lord told my Mother that the machine had to go, So we got a Whirlpool to replace it!!!
While washing a load today mine started jumping up and down off the floor at the start of the rinse cycle. The tub is loose in the cabinet and moves side to side much more than before. Something broke inside and it may be the last hurrah for this old timer. Anyone have any suggestions for things to check? I have never had the cabinet open but I think the top comes off somehow to check inside. I've owned it since 1982 when we bought our house and it was probably from the mid :70's. Only repair was about twenty years ago when the hot water valve solenoid went out.
It may have broken a mount of some sort. The lid comes up very easily with two tabs on either side. Check around and see. I hope you can get it running again. Very few places will work on machines that old anymore, sadly.
I think my son has a working Frigidare up with his other 60 machines He has Kenmore Maytag, Speed Queen, Hoover, Simpson, Wilkins Service, Norge among others
So I have a question: If someone's washing machine died... and they go shopping for a new one....and instead they want to get an old school one...do you see these around for sale used? I'm just curious or are these REALLY rare? I'm thinking it would almost be impossible to find one of these used and working
Currently in the process of repairing my grandmother's machine that we ended up with after selling ours that was new and was complete junk. I will pay 200 bucks to keep this one going every year of I have to just to avoid buying another new cheap junky one.
@@Gsohoover do you still.have this machine. I have been searching my entire adult life for one. LONG personal story why but needless to say where my appliance fascination began and saved me as a child
I have heard of these "washing" machines. They are quite different from the wetting machines that are our only option today, thanks to the enviro-zealots.
Go to use appliance stores, thrift stores, Craigslist, and on the curb on trash day. It is not your only option. I got a matching 1980s washer and dryer set for $20 ($10 ea.).
Can barely hear you speak you are talking so low. I know the machine is loud but you were talking low from the beginning until the end. When the machine is not even running. When you make videos you should speak loud and clear into the microphone
Tide laundry detegant was my mother's favorite from the time I was a teenager in the 1970s till she passed away 12 years ago. The powdered detergent.
Tide FTW!
@@Thomas-yr9ln That Was My Grandma's Favorite Too
Built by GM Frigidaire in their Dayton Ohio plant. After Frigidaire was sold to WCI in 1979, the Frigidaire plant in Dayton became the GM Truck assembly plant. Lots of history in that factory and it’s still standing.
I remember that plant
They closed that plant back in 2008, and the truck manufacturing moved to their other plants in Indiana and Michigan.
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I had that exact machine years ago. It got everything clean.
Thank you for posting - The 1/18 is my favorite washer of all time! My Aunt had one in Poppy! you cant beat the performance! I wish they were still being made!
I remember reading the Frigidaire Jet cone washer was voted #1 by the American Applance Industry standards. Damn shame GM sold to White Consolidated Industries (formerly the White Sewing Machine Co.) WCI destroyed such great names as Westinghouse, Frigidaire, Tappan and Viking.
I had the Poppy/Brick Red One Too
@@williamslater-o5b W.C.I did not destroy Fridgaire, Tappan,and others. They had three different washer names, and they chose the Westinghouse design. Fridgaire design was expensive to build and difficult to repair.
@@johnalbanese30 YES they did!
Explain, I had a Westinghouse front load for 26 years, and replaced the belts the boot once and the suspension feet twice. My wife's and had a Westinghouse top loadder for 23 years, I replaced the belt once. My. Om had a Westinghouse fridge fo 27 years, no problem. So haw did White Consolidated destroy the brands?
One Of My Favorite Machines
I picked one of these up when my 2.5 year old washer stopped spinning and became useless.
I paid 20.00 for it and it was the best money I’ve ever spent. Clothes have never been cleaner.
My grandmother talked about having one of these in the 70s and I had never seen one in person. When I saw one pop up on Craigslist, I had to get it!
Great find! They are great when they function correctly
Gsohoover I just wish it was avocado! I have avocado appliances :/
This my favorite washer!!! I love it. My great grandma had one and laundry day was the best! I wish i could get my hands on one of these 😓they were the best. I think the normal agitation needs to be a bit more aggressive tho. I remember it jumping a little faster
@LM AI I just found one on Craigslist. Seller says it's functional and is a spare that is taking up space.
I'll make full cycle videos for you
Great washer ! Back when you got clean laundry.
My mother had an avocado model WIAS bought in 1971 served her for 16 yrs. The matching gas dryer was troublesome having igniter issues frequently. Gave the washer away and it was lost during hurricane Rita in 2005. We averaged doing 10 loads a week for a family of 4.
We had a Maytag for 20 years, great machine
@@jacktattis143 The Maytag she bought to replace the Frigidaire lasted 25+ years, transmission failure and and her repairman told her it was best to just replace the machine. He probably rebuilt the transmission and sold it as used machine
I enjoyed watching it thanks 🙏 the best washing machine of times also whenever you get a chance do another video of it spinning 😎👍🤩
This machine sadly is far gone. I have another to get going. 😀
This was the REAL GM FRIGIDAIRE !
Hey Gso. Thank you thank you thank you.. Love it. Reminds me of my auntie 1-18. Thanks again...
They should bring these machines back, the ones of today are nothing but junk.
Even the early 2000’s top load washers were pretty good. (NOT including the Cabrio or impeller washers, or front loaders). The ones that still had tub breaks and knob controls. They were often labeled “Heavy Duty”. However, nothing beats an extra old one. And yes, only Speed Queen is good today. All other washers are absolute crap. Lowe’s, Home Depot, etc.
I had a 1976 or 1977 model back in the '80s. That was a wonderful machine. I could kick myself for getting rid of it, in place of a front loader.
I have an LG front loader now that's given me problems. I would love to go back to a GM Frigidaire like this. If you know anyone selling, please let me know. Thanks
Like it great find at the matching dryer too as well I like the top loader washing machines
Hey Gso. She may need to go to the spa for a year or so for restoration. She most definitely can be saved .
You were right about the filter flows being the best at filtering. The filter on these have a weak flow of water. Nice machine though, I never understood why these 1-18s never filled up all the way, a lot of the tub still showing.
The water level has a large amount of adjustment. This machines tub is lower than it should be. I hope to get my other avocado machine hooked up.
It looks like he didn’t have the water level knob on its highest level...it was close to large.
My Mom had one in the 60s. It had a timed water fill. We had low water pressure so it would never fill completely. She ended up having to replace it. Loved that machine. When it was set for small load and you opened the lid it would splash water EVERYWHERE!
This particular model is my favorite and I really would give anything just to have this washing machine to myself!!
Send me an email. Gsohoover@yahoo.com
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If i could buy one of these vs over engineered thing I have now I would. This is a work horse and will last forever! 😊
Wow look at the water jets in this machine.
I am not sure if you will read or get this, but how can I acquire a 1-18. That was the machine that started my appliance hobby. My Aunt had that exact model in harvest gold that lasted her 35 years! I always did her laundry when we visited her as s small kid and I've been in love with them ever since and I want one so bad, those are the happy memories I had from my very rough childhood. How can I find one that still functions or one I can have rebuilt, if needed?
Send me an email. Gsohoover@yahoo.com
Eric Pippen There is a collector in Baltimore John[ thats all I have] he is still repairing machines He may have one. My son has bought machines from him and brought them back to Brisbane
Boy this machine brings back memories for me... I got my Mother one of these machines back in 78 and we had the serviceman out to our house 16 times in 6 months for constant break downs that got so bad that it nearly caused a fire in our house... with that the Land lord told my Mother that the machine had to go, So we got a Whirlpool to replace it!!!
You guys got a lemon for sure!
What a cool machine - I’m looking for a 70’s machine but I can’t find one anyplace
While washing a load today mine started jumping up and down off the floor at the start of the rinse cycle. The tub is loose in the cabinet and moves side to side much more than before. Something broke inside and it may be the last hurrah for this old timer. Anyone have any suggestions for things to check? I have never had the cabinet open but I think the top comes off somehow to check inside. I've owned it since 1982 when we bought our house and it was probably from the mid :70's. Only repair was about twenty years ago when the hot water valve solenoid went out.
It may have broken a mount of some sort. The lid comes up very easily with two tabs on either side. Check around and see. I hope you can get it running again. Very few places will work on machines that old anymore, sadly.
Early models had the "bed of nails" rather than the strainer basket in this video
I think my son has a working Frigidare up with his other 60 machines He has Kenmore Maytag, Speed Queen, Hoover, Simpson, Wilkins Service, Norge among others
Did your son recently complete the building of a huge laundry shed ?
Why can’t we have cool up and down asmr satisfying washing machines today.
Sadly, those days are long gone.
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Be nice to see the operation of the mechanism
I will get one next 1-18 I put into service.
Best agitator on the market.
Love this machine
I still have my water bellows tool
That sounds like a cat c15 diesel semi engine
You have a valuable tool a 1-18 restorer could use!
@@russ5024 Good point. I'd be willing to part with it
So I have a question: If someone's washing machine died... and they go shopping for a new one....and instead they want to get an old school one...do you see these around for sale used? I'm just curious or are these REALLY rare? I'm thinking it would almost be impossible to find one of these used and working
Isn't it running a bit slow? Seems like it speeds up then slows down a tad.
I"m curious is why did GM and Ford got out of the appliance business.
They sold the divisions. Ultimately came down to cost.
Currently in the process of repairing my grandmother's machine that we ended up with after selling ours that was new and was complete junk. I will pay 200 bucks to keep this one going every year of I have to just to avoid buying another new cheap junky one.
I do miss those old timer sounds clicks and clunk.
Where did you buy this washer and dishwasher has a pretty interesting and they're better than one Center the ones that are like from today
Got it from another collector.
Is it hard to get parts for the older Frigidaire’s
Yes, it is.
This must have been the washing machine that started the rumor that women enjoyed sitting on top of a running washing machine
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Do you still have this machine?
Yes, I do. I also have a 1-18 set that I'd like to find a new home for.
@@Gsohoover OMG ARE YOU SERIOUS?!?!?!?! How can I message you for details and all that
@@Gsohoover ericpippen1985@gmail.com is my email address. I will purchase, please email me
@@ericpippen7915 Email sent!
The wash rollers are bad. It is not agitating fast enough for normal
This machine had a hard life.
@@Gsohoover do you still.have this machine. I have been searching my entire adult life for one. LONG personal story why but needless to say where my appliance fascination began and saved me as a child
I have heard of these "washing" machines. They are quite different from the wetting machines that are our only option today, thanks to the enviro-zealots.
Go to use appliance stores, thrift stores, Craigslist, and on the curb on trash day. It is not your only option. I got a matching 1980s washer and dryer set for $20 ($10 ea.).
Designed to survive a nuclear blast.
Wow, silly boy, you're supposed to put the soap and or pod in the washer first then the cloths.
These are pretty much obsolete these days. Also it flows water continuously. Even a 2000s washer uses way less water than his.
Belt Slipping, Agitate Too Slow
It’s way to much towels
Can barely hear you speak you are talking so low. I know the machine is loud but you were talking low from the beginning until the end. When the machine is not even running. When you make videos you should speak loud and clear into the microphone
To much items