IT's just a really cool fridge, and I hate seeing such a neat peice of Americana (I know, it's JUST a fridge!) that works perfectly fine just tossed away!!
No sir, I agree with Cassandrapetersonfan! THEY are made to be used! If it still works as a fridge, then use it as one! It's not going to cost that much more than a newer one! But then, I drive a 56' Mercury station wagon EVERYDAY so I guess I'm different!
I've just restore a GE 1941 with the biggest compressor on earth, nice fridge by the way!! I Restore vintage fridges replacing the old compressor by a mint, small and economy new compressor.
Those early fridges were over-built. They weren't all reliable, but the ones that were lasted forever. Most people want an "update" every 10 years or so and can't stand to have anything old in their precious kitchens, so there's no incentive to make new ones last that long. It must have been a major expense in 1935, I've read that power was really expensive (compared to the cost of living) in most places then.
@lrd9999 I don't know, a freind of mine still has a 1955 Fridgedare refrigerator that purrs like a kitten and keeps things ice cold! I am amazed how long these oldies last! Well, they were built for longevity by American workers, not like now, where most of the junk is bult overseas, and you notice it after a couple of years! Unless you get something like a Viking or Sub-Zero.
@56Mercgal 55 years: not bad at all. In 1966 I moved to street that was built in 1955 and don't remember seeing one original refrigerator. It's almost by accident that some things last forever. Most of the fridges I've seen die in my lifetime could have been fixed, but weren't. I just got rid of a Roper that lasted 12 short years, one of the first with R134; I was told it would cost as much to replace the compressor as a new fridge. I'll bet $3K Vikings and Sub-Zeros are more worth repairing.
I have the same fridge. found it in the basement next to the hot water heater. plugged it in and it works perfect! it was rusted, so I gave her a face life. shes now tangerine orange, very tastefull, with white philco letters. i was worried about the electricity keeping it plugged in, but my appartment is electricity included in the rent so I keep it plugged in all the time, doesnt cost me a cent. best beer fridge you'll ever see. it the highlight of my living room! sorry to see yours go. cheers
Super cool! Wish I could find an old unit in good shape like that! We had a Kelvinator where I work in the locker room that finally gave up the ghost a year ago.
Those old fridges lasted forever - now days fridges often die with less then 10 years of use, unfortunately filling up landfills faster too. Glad the old beauty still works, even though it's no longer going to operate (in the traditional sense).
No one said it was being replaced by anything. This was a second refrigerator that was being used just to keep drinks cold. It's not being thrown out, just turned off & used like a sweet shelf. You deserve to look deeper before making yourself look like an idiot.
Good darn thang you ain't fixin' to puttin' her out behin' the barn, paw.
SeeburgMusic 1 year ago
IT's just a really cool fridge, and I hate seeing such a neat peice of Americana (I know, it's JUST a fridge!) that works perfectly fine just tossed away!!
56Mercgal 1 year ago
No sir, I agree with Cassandrapetersonfan! THEY are made to be used! If it still works as a fridge, then use it as one! It's not going to cost that much more than a newer one! But then, I drive a 56' Mercury station wagon EVERYDAY so I guess I'm different!
56Mercgal 1 year ago
Love them Philcos! Mine is a dual door 1169X. In service since April 1958. Thanks for posting.
camdensdaddy 1 year ago
I've just restore a GE 1941 with the biggest compressor on earth, nice fridge by the way!! I Restore vintage fridges replacing the old compressor by a mint, small and economy new compressor.
In my opinion Philco made really nice fridges.
VadeVintage 2 years ago
Those early fridges were over-built. They weren't all reliable, but the ones that were lasted forever. Most people want an "update" every 10 years or so and can't stand to have anything old in their precious kitchens, so there's no incentive to make new ones last that long. It must have been a major expense in 1935, I've read that power was really expensive (compared to the cost of living) in most places then.
lrd9999 2 years ago
@lrd9999 I don't know, a freind of mine still has a 1955 Fridgedare refrigerator that purrs like a kitten and keeps things ice cold! I am amazed how long these oldies last! Well, they were built for longevity by American workers, not like now, where most of the junk is bult overseas, and you notice it after a couple of years! Unless you get something like a Viking or Sub-Zero.
56Mercgal 1 year ago
@56Mercgal 55 years: not bad at all. In 1966 I moved to street that was built in 1955 and don't remember seeing one original refrigerator. It's almost by accident that some things last forever. Most of the fridges I've seen die in my lifetime could have been fixed, but weren't. I just got rid of a Roper that lasted 12 short years, one of the first with R134; I was told it would cost as much to replace the compressor as a new fridge. I'll bet $3K Vikings and Sub-Zeros are more worth repairing.
lrd9999 1 year ago
I have the same fridge. found it in the basement next to the hot water heater. plugged it in and it works perfect! it was rusted, so I gave her a face life. shes now tangerine orange, very tastefull, with white philco letters. i was worried about the electricity keeping it plugged in, but my appartment is electricity included in the rent so I keep it plugged in all the time, doesnt cost me a cent. best beer fridge you'll ever see. it the highlight of my living room! sorry to see yours go. cheers
jarred5150 3 years ago
Super cool! Wish I could find an old unit in good shape like that! We had a Kelvinator where I work in the locker room that finally gave up the ghost a year ago.
1947dodgewf32 3 years ago
Those old fridges lasted forever - now days fridges often die with less then 10 years of use, unfortunately filling up landfills faster too. Glad the old beauty still works, even though it's no longer going to operate (in the traditional sense).
scottyfixit 3 years ago
And now for the defrost !!!
I would imagine that these types of old friges are coveted by scrap men, since they are so heavy.
fivechildren 3 years ago
Aww poor old fridge, in such nice shape too!! Well, I guess you will know it works if you decide to plug it back in again.
Trance88 3 years ago
what an idiot.
TexasAmazon 3 years ago
where???
mkbnett 3 years ago
My aunt had a 1972 Philco fridge. (Back when Ford Owned Philco.) It was a sweet machine. Wish I had that thing. I miss Philco.
enigma413 4 years ago
my aunt had a Philco-Ford fridge in the early 70's too. I remember Leslie Neilson advertising them and how energy efficient they were......
bricktx 2 years ago
I have this same 1953 Philco fridge and it doesnt use any more electricity than a modern day piece of crap model
Thats just plain stupidity replacing something beautiful and well made with something ugly and poorly built.
Poor Philco...it deserves a smarter owner
cassandrapetersonfan 4 years ago
No one said it was being replaced by anything. This was a second refrigerator that was being used just to keep drinks cold. It's not being thrown out, just turned off & used like a sweet shelf. You deserve to look deeper before making yourself look like an idiot.
mkbnett 4 years ago