1968-69 GE Washer

This is my 3-speed GE on the Normal cycle with a load of sheets. I tried to get many different angles with different accessories. Hope it's enjoyable!

Category:

Science & Technology

Tags:

• GE
• General
• Electric
• 1960's
• Washer
• Washing
• Machine
• Filter-Flo

[Dafanmon2500]

What dosthat top pan do?

[jons1077]

That would be the filter. On top of that later in the video is the fabric softener dispenser.

[Ilovewashers]

What is the thing on top of the filter flo, and what does it do?

[jons1077]

That is the Jet-Swirl fabric softener dispenser. Notice when the spinning stops no softener deposits onto the clothes. It is rinsed gradually into the water when the filter flo water splashes up against it. Pretty cool idea.

[Tuthill99]

could you show us it alternating between the two speeds on the spin cycle?

[jons1077]

I plan on doing an edited video with all speeds once I get it working. Obviously, yes, you will ruin a clutch switching it during a cycle. :-)

[MrLehnerd]

For update for fellow did video are been for years now i found a 1968-69 one at a refurbs. place sales fellow redid paint new motor clutch n runs like new as was bought.....very nice he sales them for 300 dollars...

[luis234235]

Omg sure is a waste of water

[spdf88]

This washer brings back so many memories of my childhood.  My grandmother had one almost exactly like this. i used to love watching it run. I remember though that the little holes in the filter-flo basket became clogged from her putting the detergent in it at the start of the cycle. During agitation, the water would flow up and over the filter-flo basket instead of being dispersed in the tiny holes at the bottom of the basket.

[soulfultenor]

my 84 makes that noise, genuine GE alright

[northtexasdude]

i love this! the 'POP POP' noise when the cycle changes is a noise I totally remember!

[packardnut]

And, they dont clean as well either. Id rather restore an old machine and use that instead.

[packardnut]

My mother had a 1978 Whirpool for a couple of years, then around 81 or so my dad bought from her because she moved and couldnt use them where she was at. My father had a old Kenmore that looked to be from the late 50's or early 60's at our cabin in Crestline Ca. When we sold it, it was still working just fine. Wonder if they still use it? Wish I had it. They dont want large appliances to last anymore. They make them cheaper, with the precise timeline in mind for them to break and be replaced.

[MrEcm51]

@johnr556 Why they did away with these older design GE washers is beyond me. I loved them, too. I was fascinated by my mom's old GE filter flo washer.

[MrEcm51]

@peeweecee If I could go back in time, I'd buy up all of the older GE washers, too. I don't know why they discontinued these. I loved the filter flo GE washers, my mom had one as a kid and I was fascinated by it.

[MrEcm51]

@Gaygarious I'm with you, I wish they would bring these back, also. I loved the older GE washing machines like this one in the video. They had quality and style and were built to last. A lot of this new stuff they make today isn't worth hauling home.