1952 Frigidaire WO-65-2 Unimatic
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1952 Frigidaire automatic washer, model WO-65-2, equipped with the Unimatic mechanism. Part of the most popular line of Unimatics, this is the second version produced from 1952-54. It used an overflow rinse (and added an overflow wash) in place of the two deep rinses on the earlier WO-65. This reduced water usage by one gallon, from 29 gallons to only 28 gallons per load! Besides the unique "up and down" agitation (330 pulsations per minute with a 3/4" stroke length), there is also no reduction gearing for the spin mechanism so the tub spins at motor speed--1,140 RPM! A very unique burnt oil smell fills the air as it stays in the start winding for about 25 seconds ramping up to speed.
Before the introduction of the WV-65 in 1955, Frigidaires did not have a separate collector tub, instead using the sealed cabinet to catch the water from the spin tub. It makes a wonderful sound and if you put your hand on the front of this machine when it's spinning the water out, you can actually feel the water slamming against the walls of the cabinet.
It is by far my favorite washer. I will never part with it and it is easily the best cleaning washer I have ever used. It has been relatively trouble free (only repairs have been a new spin trip shaft seal and inner "oil" bellows) and I use it very lightly. Here it is washing a load of colors, the building I keep it in isn't built on a slab so there's some slight vibration on spin. It's also developed a bit of cooling fan rattle which is more annoying than anything, I'll take care of that once I finish the many other projects I have, which is not anytime soon unfortunately!
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Nothing beats a Frigidaire
This washer has excellent turn over. I really think that this design should be brought back.
Oh I forgot to add, I love the rollover they produce. You don't see too much of that anymore.
the best top loader ever made! The top spiral (useless) and bottom pedals which are on most models and brands today are crap
Excellent video! I love the suds.
the machiene is my age, born in 52. My parents had one then and many since. We had a couple of 59 custom imperials and I inharited their 64 jet action rollermatic which I stupiidly gave away in 80 when I got a new Speed Queen set because I couldn't get a GM Frigidaire as GM had just stopped making them as well as McGraw Edison stopped making Speed Queen the same year. I also wonder why both companies stopped making the overflow rinse. I thought it rinsed the clothes much better.
It was perfect especially how sudsy it was.
how did the company keep the electronics from getting wet if the cabinet was filled with water during the spin.
These old Frigidaire washers amaze me. Until recently I didn't know they had the up and down wash motion. I'm not knocking the machine but I'll admit I didn't think they would wash that good. But I've read many forums of people who say these are the best cleaning machines made. So I guess I was wrong lol. I'd like to find one someday for myself. It's too bad they don't make them like this anymore. Pretty stupid move on GM's part.
@kennyt1230 They were a nightmare to repair and make.
how much capicity did these machines have? were there any at that time compareable to today?
Speaking of GE washers didn't you once have a GE portable washer with the small pulsator at the bottom of the tub?
Have you decided if the 1977 white westinghouse is going to stay yet?
In my opinion these washers weren't very easy to manufactor nor repair.
How long had you had this machine?
ive seen that on the automatic washer website. whoever owns it should put up a full video!
Laundry by day, women by night!!
because general motors used to own frigidaire and when whirlpool bought the company, they wrecked EVERYTHING about them.
well either way, some dumb company purchased frigidaire and made the washers suck.