Antique dryer and wringer washer

But there seems to be some rust along the "Filtrator" air vents, or that could just be lint/dust.

Several years ago a CL seller had one of these dryers listed here in the Northeast going cheap. I posted a link to the advert as an alert then all heck broke loose.

Seller ended up joining/posting here in the group and subsequently the price was increased but IIRC still sold. One however was promptly told off for pointing out how the price had risen (nevermind the woman didn't even know much about the dryer and it certainly wouldn't have fetched anything near what it did until posted here and a *collector* went for it), somehow one became the bad guy for keeping that woman from getting a *fair price*.

Meanwhile back at the ranch:

Cannot imagine anyone is South Carolina using this dryer much of the year, least not before AC became common. Then again the original owner may have hung her wash out on lines during warmer months of the year and used the dryer during the few colder periods.

Regarding parts, there probably is a decent enough supply sitting in someone's stash, or they know where to be found but aren't saying. Years ago posted a link to an fleaPay auction of a long time Frigidare dealer/repair service liquidation that included IIRC a rather large shop/barn of parts and what not. Cannot remember what the lot went for and if it was a member who won (don't think we ever found out), but that stash hasn't been heard from nor about since.


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Post# 640192 11/19/2012 at 10:25 (4,173 days old) by ovrphil (N.Atlanta / Georgia )
Checkrate/Likes Dryer caught my eye! Did they make a matching washer? CLICK HERE TO GO TO ovrphil's LINK on Greenville Craigslist

Post# 640198 , Reply# 1 11/19/2012 at 10:45 (4,173 days old) by Kenmore71 (Minneapolis, MN)
Checkrate/Likes I don't know quite enough of the subtleties of these early filtrator dryers to tell if that is a TR-60 or the slightly later TR-60-2. The matching washer would have been the WO-65-2 which I believe was made from 1952-1954. It is the famous "Unimatic" design with the up-down pulsating "agitator" and the 1140 rpm spin.

Post# 640249 , Reply# 2 11/19/2012 at 14:51 (4,173 days old) by Launderess (Quiet Please, There�s a Lady on Stage)
Checkrate/Likes *Interesting Dryer* If it were one of the 110v/120v models one would find this interesting. Have no need for a wringer washer however.

Post# 640293 , Reply# 3 11/19/2012 at 19:22 (4,172 days old) by ovrphil (N.Atlanta / Georgia )
Checkrate/Likes Kenmore71 - Thanks for the info - found a 2009 YouTube video, by Westytoploader of his 1952 second version model- he mentions the motor speed 1125rpm. Interesting machine - with 330 pulsations per minute, Wouldn't that agitation be harsh on clothes? Harness the energy and charge some batteries for free electricity. :-) Nice machine - he probably has a matching dryer as well. CLICK HERE TO GO TO ovrphil's LINK

Post# 640319 , Reply# 4 11/19/2012 at 20:52 (4,172 days old) by mickeyd (Hamburg NY)
Checkrate/Likes *Phil, they're as gentle as babies* Unless overloaded and then the tangling is downright insane. Thanks for the close-ups of the dryer controls. I had never seen them till now. It is rare and unusual to see a dryer have more gizmos, gadgets, and dials than the matching washer; the exact opposite is usually the case. Gotta love how the temperature dial goes all the way to the edge of the cabinet, and how the selections for nylon and rayon are just like the washer's time offerings. Unparalled GM Unimatics--what the archangels use to wash their wings! When rushed and have to wash something right now, this is my go-to washer. You can easily get it to wash and rinse as it fills saving lots of time, and the water throws take seconds. This old girl is the darling diva of the laundry parlor.

Post# 640339 , Reply# 5 11/19/2012 at 22:35 (4,172 days old) by stan (Napa CA)
Checkrate/Likes *what about the* price?? Is this a fair price? Would love to have a matching set of Frigidaires of this year!!

Post# 640342 , Reply# 6 11/19/2012 at 22:43 (4,172 days old) by ovrphil (N.Atlanta / Georgia )
Checkrate/Likes *The Price* I nearly fainted when I saw the price - based on my limited knowledge, that wringer washer is NOT the heavy side of the $700. Depending on the condition, what would be a fair price for the Frigidaire Dryer - I can see a pair in excellent, lightly used condition requesting $500, est..maybe $700 if these are super rare in great condition. Who knows?

Post# 640345 , Reply# 7 11/19/2012 at 22:57 (4,172 days old) by Kenmore71 (Minneapolis, MN)
Checkrate/Likes Price is VERY high. That wringer was made after 1966 and while J2LPs are rare, who knows that but a handful of people on this board? That said, maybe $150-$200 for the washer if it's in working condition is a fair price. The dryer looks nice, but what is the REAL condition. Also, where will you get parts. I know several people who have a stash of parts for these machines but outside of them, where do you go for the rare 2100 watt radiantube heating element, or the Robertshaw thermostat or the timer??? Honestly, the washer is worth more than the dryer in my opinion because it is easier to get parts for. I may be wrong, but I would say that $150-$250 is what that dryer is worth, especially if it needs to be shipped!

Post# 640360 , Reply# 8 11/19/2012 at 23:57 (4,172 days old) by alr2903 (TN)
Checkrate/Likes You can almost be sure, the lady only used that dryer during whiteout blizzard conditions. alr

Post# 640508 , Reply# 9 11/20/2012 at 16:28 (4,172 days old) by Launderess (Quiet Please, There�s a Lady on Stage)
Checkrate/Likes *Cannot Tell Exactly From The Picture* But there seems to be some rust along the "Filtrator" air vents, or that could just be lint/dust. Several years ago a CL seller had one of these dryers listed here in the Northeast going cheap. I posted a link to the advert as an alert then all heck broke loose. Seller ended up joining/posting here in the group and subsequently the price was increased but IIRC still sold. One however was promptly told off for pointing out how the price had risen (nevermind the woman didn't even know much about the dryer and it certainly wouldn't have fetched anything near what it did until posted here and a collector went for it), somehow one became the bad guy for keeping that woman from getting a fair price. Meanwhile back at the ranch: Cannot imagine anyone is South Carolina using this dryer much of the year, least not before AC became common. Then again the original owner may have hung her wash out on lines during warmer months of the year and used the dryer during the few colder periods. Regarding parts, there probably is a decent enough supply sitting in someone's stash, or they know where to be found but aren't saying. Years ago posted a link to an fleaPay auction of a long time Frigidare dealer/repair service liquidation that included IIRC a rather large shop/barn of parts and what not. Cannot remember what the lot went for and if it was a member who won (don't think we ever found out), but that stash hasn't been heard from nor about since.