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
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
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.
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!
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 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
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
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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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?
I had that exact machine years ago. It got everything clean.
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 :/
One Of My Favorite Machines
Great washer ! Back when you got clean laundry.
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
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
This was the REAL GM FRIGIDAIRE !
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. 😀
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
Hey Gso. Thank you thank you thank you.. Love it. Reminds me of my auntie 1-18. Thanks again...
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
Ok
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.
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! 😊
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!
Wow look at the water jets in this machine.
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!
Best agitator on the market.
Why can’t we have cool up and down asmr satisfying washing machines today.
Sadly, those days are long gone.
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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.
Love this machine
Early models had the "bed of nails" rather than the strainer basket in this video
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
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 ?
Be nice to see the operation of the mechanism
I will get one next 1-18 I put into service.
What a cool machine - I’m looking for a 70’s machine but I can’t find one anyplace
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
Isn't it running a bit slow? Seems like it speeds up then slows down a tad.
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.
I"m curious is why did GM and Ford got out of the appliance business.
They sold the divisions. Ultimately came down to cost.
Is it hard to get parts for the older Frigidaire’s
Yes, it is.
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.
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This must have been the washing machine that started the rumor that women enjoyed sitting on top of a running washing machine
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
Designed to survive a nuclear blast.
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.).
Wow, silly boy, you're supposed to put the soap and or pod in the washer first then the cloths.
Belt Slipping, Agitate Too Slow
It’s way to much towels
To much items
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
These are pretty much obsolete these days. Also it flows water continuously. Even a 2000s washer uses way less water than his.