1949 G.E. Electric Sink Dishwasher – Maiden Wash 60 Years Later

1949 G.E. Electric Sink Dishwasher – Maiden Wash 60 Years Later

You are likely getting to know me and (or be annoyed by) my interest in Dishwashers, especially, Electric Sinks (reference 2009: Thread #20940, 21050, 21962, 22372, 22651) especially Thread #22140 talking about bringing home the Brand New, Never Installed, Never Used 1949 G.E. Electric Sink/Dishwasher, and the 1950 Homart Electric Sink/Dishwasher.

We first saw this G.E. Electric Sink in Gregm’s 2007 Thread #14154 – he had just brought this machine back to Worcester, Massachusetts from Pennsylvania. I came across Greg’s thread on March 1st, and sent him an email asking what had become of this beautiful machine. He wrote back to me “I want to get rid of it” and by the next day, I had agreed to buy it.

Perhaps Robert or Greg might be able to recall more details of how and when this Electric Sink was brought to their attention back in 2007.

After much consideration, and after all, this is my ultimate Dream Machine, I’ve decided to install this Electric Sink in my present Kitchen. So, I began the clean-up process. Mostly, there was some rust inside the cabinet itself that needed to be cleaned up. The porcelain sink and the dishwasher tub are both in fabulous condition and only required some minor cleaning. But, as I had discovered after the machine was back here at home, both the drain stopper and the water valve were missing. A generic G.E. Dishwasher water valve and fittings is a sufficient replacement for the old style valve. And I’ve borrowed the drain stopper from the 1948 Electric Sink Dishwasher. With temporary PVC pipe connected to the drain valve, I was ready to run an initial water test, which happened on June 23.

The following is a slightly edited video of that Maiden Wash for this dishwasher. I DO NOT have video of the wash action looking through a piece of Plexiglas (see my other videos on YouTube for that). I wanted to put this video up on YouTube to document the event, and the cycle operation. The lid opens beautifully at the end of the cycle! I almost wanted to send up Fireworks to celebrate!

We still have a little work to do in preparation for the installation in the Kitchen - here is where the machine will sit. I will post an update when we are finished.


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Post# 359322 6/24/2009 at 21:35 (5,413 days old) by dishwashercrazy (West Peoria, IL)
Checkrate/Likes 1949 G.E. Electric Sink Dishwasher – Maiden Wash 60 Years Later You are likely getting to know me and (or be annoyed by) my interest in Dishwashers, especially, Electric Sinks (reference 2009: Thread #20940, 21050, 21962, 22372, 22651) especially Thread #22140 talking about bringing home the Brand New, Never Installed, Never Used 1949 G.E. Electric Sink/Dishwasher, and the 1950 Homart Electric Sink/Dishwasher. We first saw this G.E. Electric Sink in Gregm’s 2007 Thread #14154 – he had just brought this machine back to Worcester, Massachusetts from Pennsylvania. I came across Greg’s thread on March 1st, and sent him an email asking what had become of this beautiful machine. He wrote back to me “I want to get rid of it” and by the next day, I had agreed to buy it. Perhaps Robert or Greg might be able to recall more details of how and when this Electric Sink was brought to their attention back in 2007. After much consideration, and after all, this is my ultimate Dream Machine, I’ve decided to install this Electric Sink in my present Kitchen. So, I began the clean-up process. Mostly, there was some rust inside the cabinet itself that needed to be cleaned up. The porcelain sink and the dishwasher tub are both in fabulous condition and only required some minor cleaning. But, as I had discovered after the machine was back here at home, both the drain stopper and the water valve were missing. A generic G.E. Dishwasher water valve and fittings is a sufficient replacement for the old style valve. And I’ve borrowed the drain stopper from the 1948 Electric Sink Dishwasher. With temporary PVC pipe connected to the drain valve, I was ready to run an initial water test, which happened on June 23. The following is a slightly edited video of that Maiden Wash for this dishwasher. I DO NOT have video of the wash action looking through a piece of Plexiglas (see my other videos on YouTube for that). I wanted to put this video up on YouTube to document the event, and the cycle operation. The lid opens beautifully at the end of the cycle! I almost wanted to send up Fireworks to celebrate! We still have a little work to do in preparation for the installation in the Kitchen - here is where the machine will sit. I will post an update when we are finished.

Post# 359329 , Reply# 1 6/24/2009 at 21:56 (5,413 days old) by dogboy44 (Los Angeles)
Checkrate/Likes *man oh man* I wish our machine only took 11minutes! This is really nice!

Post# 359337 , Reply# 2 6/24/2009 at 22:11 (5,413 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod)
Checkrate/Likes *I was soooo close to getting that Machine from gregm* I saw the machine at his house when I got the 1-18 and the Whirlpool washer and if I remember correctly, it was still in the box. I only wish I had room and at the time and the money. Congrats. That is one Beautiful Machine. Eddie

Post# 359373 , Reply# 3 6/25/2009 at 01:07 (5,412 days old) by frontaloadotmy (the cool gay realm)
Checkrate/Likes *That's one snazzy labor saving* machine you have there, Mike. I love those loud dishwashers; you know those dishes are really getting cleaned!!

Post# 359610 , Reply# 4 6/25/2009 at 19:51 (5,412 days old) by drmitch ()
Checkrate/Likes Nice machine, I would love to have one in my pantry. I bet that lid poping open with the steam comming out scared many a kid back in the 50`s! :)

Post# 359615 , Reply# 5 6/25/2009 at 20:07 (5,412 days old) by maytagbear (N.E. Ohio)
Checkrate/Likes *Thank you for posting* that interesting video. Your stove looks like a gas Gemini. Do you like it? Lawrence/Maytagbear

Post# 359626 , Reply# 6 6/25/2009 at 21:35 (5,412 days old) by dishwashercrazy (West Peoria, IL)
Checkrate/Likes John (dogboy44): Thank you. An 11 minutes is very short indeed. I’m looking forward to putting it to the real test to see just how effective a 5 minute wash really can be. I’ve been told that most people using these machines in their day were likely prewashing everything before putting them in. Eddie (toploader55): Thank you. Secretly, I’m glad you didn’t buy this machine – I’m so fortunate to have it, and soon to be a functional part of my kitchen. I know that this is likely going to be a controversial issue – my taking the decals off of it and putting it into operation. BUT, it is my ultimate Dream Machine, and I think we all want to operate our dream machine, if in fact, we ever fine it! I’m so lucky I did. THANKS GREGM! Also, I do have the Garbage Disposal that came with the Electric Sink, and I’m planning on installing it as well, but I’m not planning on putting any garbage down it – will just be there to demonstrate chewing up water. The Disposal and the mounting flanges, and the start switch – altogether weighs 53 pounds! Donald (drmitch): Thank you. Likely kids were freighted, but to me, the lid popping open is one of the most interesting features of these G.E. Dishwasher. Lawrence (Maytagbear): Yes, that is a 2005 Maytag Gemini Gas Range in my kitchen, and I love it. The top oven is great for baking a pizza or a pan of cookies. I’ve not had any problems with it.

Post# 359652 , Reply# 7 6/25/2009 at 23:25 (5,411 days old) by varicyclevoice (Davenport, Iowa)
Checkrate/Likes *That was AWESOME!* Mike, Your videos are excellent and I am so happy that this machine worked perfectly! I can't wait until it is installed in your kitchen!! Todd