Stop appliance genocide

[dieseljeep]

Originally Posted by DavGoodlin

At the beginning of this thread I posted a utility's PR firm promo for a mean spirited contest. This is the result. Attachment 176723
I have emailed the newspaper editor explaining how the point was totally missed here. we really need a contest for the biggest energy hog which could be a 1960s-vintage window AC or a 1970 GE side-byside 24cf Refrigerator like my parents had for 25 years before it was a victim of a kitchen remodel, still working. I would be INSULTED by a mere $250 check for a 1938 General Electric a working piece of history. I wonder how many WORKING pre-1955 units were sacrificed for the $35 the rest got.
For shame!



Thanks for the (non-cfl) lightbulb moment Dieselljeep! I always thought these old timers sounded very different running. Lower speed, less heat, longer life.

If you look at the nameplate on a GE, it's not a refrigerator but A " Refrigerating Machine ".
Of all the pre-60's refers, GE made the best.

[holmesuser01]

There are many of the GE 'football' compressors still running just fine today after 40 or so years. I have 2 of them. One in a side by fridge, and the other in an upright freezer. I've replaced the fans in both of these at least twice, and an occasional cleaning of the coils under there.

I had a 2001 GE fridge with a Panasonic compressor that died weeks after the warranty ran out at 5 years. Never a GE will cross paths with me again!

[Dude111]

Originally Posted by DavGoodlin

I have emailed the newspaper editor explaining how the point was totally missed here. we really need a contest for the biggest energy hog which could be a 1960s-vintage window AC or a 1970 GE side-byside 24cf Refrigerator like my parents had for 25 years before it was a victim of a kitchen remodel, still working.

In my opinion it doesnt matter how much of an ENERGY HOG it is... IT IS MUCH BETTER!!!!!

Its built better,it performs better than ANYTHING MADE NOW!!!!!!!! (Hands down)

Originally Posted by Kamakiri

Picking up this GE on Saturday, I believe it's a 1941 or so. Looks VERY similar to my 1938 GE. It's been sitting under a covered carport for years, and still works fine. Best of all, it's free

Wow she is beautiful my friend,I HOPE YOU CAN KEEP HER RUNNING FOR MANY YEARS!!

[tvtimeisfun]

Hello very cool looking fridge good luck on your deal.. keep us posted...Timothy

[Kamakiri]

And working when the "recyclers" came to pick it up. Kind of like someone from the morgue pulling up to your house and asking you to get in a body bag

Turns out the GE I got is a 1941. It was sitting in the dirt on a covered carport-type thing for many years, and surprisingly, has no rust on it, even underneath. Good ole lead paint

I don't know why, but these things seem to come in sets . I'm picking up this old Kelvinator stove for $25 to save it from the scrap heap this week. It's going to go in place of the Chinese GE washing machine in my basement, that I'm giving to a friend

[tvtimeisfun]

Hello my first apartment had a stove like that one that is pictured and a ge fridge that was made in 1949 I wish I would have taken those with me when I bought My house but that was years ago.. good luck on your stove please keep us posted.... Timothy

[truetone36]

In the mobile home I bought awhile back (1952 Detroiter) there's a 1941 Kelvinator apartment sized fridge in the kitchen. It still works fine. I'm still looking for a early to mid-50's apartment sized stove to install in it.

[Kamakiri]

Got it home, took the door and front off and brought them inside. Right now, it's in my garage, but for the heck of it, I plugged it in and it chugged to life......

You think TV collecting takes up room? Try working on vintage appliances. Holy hell am I getting packed in once again.....geez.

[Dude111]

Originally Posted by Kamakiri

You think TV collecting takes up room? Try working on vintage appliances. Holy hell am I getting packed in once again.....geez.

Yes i reckon you are my friend BUT ITS REWARDING,makes one feel good inside when they are surronded by the garbage of today TO HAVE SOME GOOD STUFF ABOUT

Peace and love to you my friend!

[tvtimeisfun]

Hey lets see some pix of that vintage mobile home, does it still have the original tv and radio in side? let us see...Timothy

[Kamakiri]

Well yes, but come get some of mine. And bring a truck and friends

[radio nut]

My friend just had his appliances tested for power usage and his 1956 freezer was more efficient than his 2 year old frig........go figure!

[dieseljeep]

Originally Posted by radio nut

My friend just had his appliances tested for power usage and his 1956 freezer was more efficient than his 2 year old frig........go figure!

That's what I use my Watt-Watcher for. Some of that old equipment can really surprise you. Chest freezers are the best for operating economy.
As long as the door seal is good, those things should last forever.

[truetone36]

Well, another one dropped into my lap. I got a Servel from around 1940 or so for free from my boss. We're cleaning up around his shop and it's in his way, so I'm gonna take it.

[Dude111]

Originally Posted by truetone36

Well, another one dropped into my lap. I got a Servel from around 1940 or so for free from my boss.

Wow what a treat!!!

Please if you get a chance,post some pics of it