Full Cycle- 1965 GE Filter-Flo Automatic washer washing whites

A full cycle video for the 1965 GE Filter-Flo. Doing a load of whites, this machine did quite well despite having a ton of suds. Hopefully you all enjoy the video! Thank you for watching.

[@frankcasatelli4078]

Wow! If they made a washer like that today I would buy it.

[@ericgreen2195]

The GE Filter Flo washer was actually one of my favorite washers

[@robertwhite9898]

The filter Flo was one of the best machines ever made & a good design! My dad had laundromat yrs ago & had the GE filter Flo washers ! Easy to repair . & had good wash action listening to this is music to my ears!

[@loucrappi5869]

I love those old appliances specially the washers and dryers

[@jonathanashbeck3740]

Same. These older appliances were built to last especially washers and dryers and dishwashers.

[@wes2460]

I will never forget the way they sounded , every time I hear one it reminds me of being a young kid on the dairy farm in the 80s . They washed so good and they lasted unlike today's crap...

[@patricksantini4090]

What a great washing machine.. Love the faster ark and the Way the clothes really get moved around.. Excellent agitation.. I wish washing machines were still like this today. Love the control panels from that era, how they lit up and were aesthetically pleasing to the eye. Not like the H E CRAP TODAY, that don't get your clothes clean or stains out using just two cups of water... I could watch this machine agitate all day..

[@BradleyCaban]

Front-load washers are better than the agitator, top load agitators, and even the ones without are TRASH. The top-load without agitator only washes with friction, the agitator washes with agitator and they will cost you money because of the amount of water it uses and detergent plus the early wear and tear your clothes go through..Front-load HE washers will evenly distribute the detergent, save you water, and drain the clothes very well AND take good care of your clothes. If you don't use cheap detergent, you'll realize that modern-day detergents saves a LOT you don't need so much detergent, I accidentally spilled Tide detergent on my hand and when I was rinsing it off..OH LORD it took time...That is what makes HE so good, you use less detergent, less water while distributing, maybe more time rinsing, but less water.

[@patcola7335]

I have to admit that these ramps were probably the best agitators that GE used. They seemed to switch back and forth between ramps and straight vanes over the years. The straight vanes were effective agitators also but these ramp agitators REALLY pulled the load under quickly. Definitely dirts worst nightmare.

[@Gsohoover]

It does a great job for sure.

[@whirlpool1978]

I had one of the last of the GE old style washers that they made-since I bought it brand new, hooked up in my room for about 10 years-good washers they were.

[@canadianwashercollector3095]

Beautiful Machine!! Love the fast stroke agitation on these old Filter Flos!

[@Joemil271]

My dad worked for ge. We had a few of these work horses, built like tanks

[@marcusmarkus3266]

This washer / agitator was one of GE's best made machines.. and yeah it does look like its not spinning as fast as it should be.

[@petermaz701]

It’s amazing how that agitator is able to circulate and turn the wash over at the same time. Really a strong cleaning contender!

[@petermaz701]

Madhav Jayswal ?

[@Angelaperez_4]

Yass please don’t change anything on this machine it’s perfect everyone is mainly watching bcuz of the amount of suds and don’t cut back on the powder we love it!!!❤

[@maryrobert80]

This is such a cool machine, I could sit and watch this all night long!!! Thanks Gso and have a good night!!!

[@marisanyiri7562]

Loved,beautiful washer,and a real one.👍

[@biggysmoovemusic7777]

Such an amazing washer. How rare.

[@UrOpinionsSucc]

They just need to bring back this wash action and make it strong!!

[@mcdadee2]

Now that is a washing machine!

[@israelcalderon7357]

If only they made them like this now 🙁 nice video 👌

[@Gsohoover]

I wish they could.

[@grandcarriage1]

That is awesome. I covet that machine. I’ve never had a spiral agitator: I like the wash action: It really moves the clothes around

[@syhooverman5418]

Hotpoint UK Top loading autos and twin tubs both had short sweep spiral agitators. Called "Spirolators or Spiroclean" Cant remember now. No-one in the UK makes a tub type top load agitator auto or twin tub now. Just as well too. The Hotpoint Liberator used 45 Gallons of water to wash a 10LB load of laundry. Wash and two rinses. Front loaders are WAY more efficient washing better using much less water. I know as i have both. The front loader cleans my oily overalls better than the top loader

[@pat86able]

I have an early 1990s filter flo!! Only difference in between those years is basically the outside cabinet and control panel...

[@nightwolflee5432]

Now that is what I call a washer. Not like the Garbage that whirlpool company makes today

[@guirolain2319]

At that time Whirlpool made washing machines just as good as this one, even better. Remember that today's GE washing machines are garbage too.

[@ronaldkazmierczak7385]

Mom had to three to 4 machines, all worked great. When they stopped making them, she was upset. They like a toys machines.

[@dualactionsurgilator]

Awesome Vid. Thanks for leaving the filter pan off. Too bad it sudslocked.

[@stevebost8048]

GE needs to build that machine again.

[@SaturnMist09]

Really missing these videos. Love the filter flos. Hope all is well

[@Dog-Lover36]

Winston Shelton invented, engineered, patented vintage appliance parts like General Electric washing machines, including Filter Flo pan, Mini-Basket, mechanism to automatically provide correct Water Level at desired temperature during Wash cycles; and could easily remove and clean soiled trap that strained insoluble dirt and debris as the unit’s water became filtered during Wash and Rinse cycles. He also invented some anti-siphonage inlet system to avoid back contamination of any water supply and some drain overflow arrangement for built-in washing machines that provided safe means of dealing with excess water during operation. He also installed some type of Telechron synchronous clock motor inside General Electric washing machines with a geared cam ticking control mechanism around it, which ticked during Pause portion and worked in various brands like Maytag, Amana, Frigidaire, Kenmore, Whirlpool.

[@Angelaperez_4]

Oh wow I’m in suds heaven 😍

[@guirolain2319]

Bell type transmission with very heavy aluminum casing and diaphragm in the tub. Spare parts are hard to find nowadays, a great washing machine, a jewel

[@jeromedavis8575]

nice wash action! I'd like to see a small load next.

[@mgrella63]

GE should bring back this washer

[@paulthomsen3788]

You had me at 1965....wow.

[@kellysavage7073]

I wrote before but now the washer is really like me, it's considered a senior citizen like me we both 59

[@red2thebone]

love it..so relaxing! 🤤🥰

[@chnalvr]

"Kids. Fifty years ago this is what washing machines used to do. They actually cleaned clothes. Isn't that amazing?"

[@Angelaperez_4]

I remember my grandmas GE filter Flo. I use to stand and watch it wash clothes 😂 i have been fascinated every since. I always wanted to add her powders in the filter and watch it suds up. And I loved the way her laundry smelled always so clean and fresh. She made her own powders out of borax and baking soda her whites were always extremely bright white!! Our machines these days suck big time I’d love to have an older machine!!

[@Angelaperez_4]

She had an 80s model and the agitation was something serious. I was just tall enough to see in and the suds would be about to boil over. 😂 it actually did a few times but it wasn’t anything major!!

[@jerryholston6536]

I use the microphone when texting and it makes a lot of errors and I've had some medical training so there was no need for the explanation but I appreciate it

[@martinbirdwell7986]

Love the Control Panel

[@MrMan316dara]

cool machine,aunt had the same model in n.j. in the basement

[@patcola7335]

Where abouts in NJ?

[@marknovak6228]

Washes better than the crap that is manufactured today.

[@alofapili8039]

Hey I love washing machine like that I would buy one too it's good 😊😊😊😊👍👍👍👍

[@jhomrich89]

My grandma had a hotpoint version of this washer when I was a kid

[@jaedenspider877]

Cool washer! I have a standard whirlpool :(

[@brthdan]

Wow, only a 19 second spray rinse? Later models were a full minute with some of them surpassing that. Still a great machine though, thanks for sharing.

[@jerryholston6536]

Wow !!!

[@jerryholston6536]

Whenever you have a washing machine that has a manual lymph filter where the waters being put back into the tub during the agitation you will be able to cut way back on your detergent because you just can't put as much in there it'll make way too much suds and then there's a vinegar in the rinse water which will help out great

[@Dog-Lover36]

You made some typo, which was lint filter. Lymph means any colorless fluid containing white blood cells which bathe the tissues and drains through the lymphatic system into the bloodstream. A lymph node or gland is actually some kidney-shaped organ of the lymphatic system. A large number of lymph modes are linked throughout the body by the lymphatic vessels. The lymphatic or lymphoid system is an organ system in vertebrates that is part of the circulatory and immune system, which is made up of large network of lymph, lymphatic vessels, lymph nodes, lymphatic or lymphoid organs and lymphoid tissues. The vessels carry a clear fluid called lymph (the Latin word lympha refers to the deity of fresh water “Lympha”) towards the heart.

[@Dog-Lover36]

You also made another autocorrect error, which should be “water’s,” meaning “water is being put back into the tub during agitation.”

[@Dog-Lover36]

This paragraph contains run on sentence, along with lowercase modifier error “it’ll,” which you should never write or type.

[@tinawhite9810]

Listen to it purr .

[@Bob-ml1mv]

Good strokes washing action Can you do a wash n wear cycle?. Love to see it wash on that. Cycle

[@fredericksmith9154]

the best!!!!

[@tvtimetravel]

That's the longest pause between the first spin and rinse fill (a minute and a half) I've seen.

[@louiscaruso4167]

There is a lint filter that sits on top of the agitator that filter the water...

[@Gsohoover]

Yes.. not in use

[@louiscaruso4167]

@@Gsohoover If I may...if you have it...it works better with the filter...you put too much laundry detergent in your wash....you need to double rinse...

[@homeguestunton]

If it breaks, you will have to get a new machine. I don’t think GE sells any parts for Filter Flos anymore. I think they all got discontinued. As a result, the parts are nearly impossible to find now online. The parts have all since got discontinued. Even for the newer knock off direct drive GEs, once the transmission fails, you have to replace the whole machine as GE discontinued that part. They still sell all parts for the HydroWave I believe.

[@vivendonolimete]

can you make a video washing a blanket? or maybe two in the same load, if fit of course

[@FIRESTAR56566]

Yikes! Crazy sudslock!

[@jamesorsby7553]

I dare anyone to try to convince me that any of the new HE garbage that is out there now can come anywhere close to the wash performance of this washer... not even remotely close.

[@MrEcm51]

I hate the new washers of today. The HE ones suck. I bought a Speed Queen in 2017 before they changed their design, and it’s about as close to “old school” as I could get, in this time era. If GE started making these filter-flo washers again tomorrow with this same quality, I’d go buy three or four of them. These things rocked.

[@mikebennett703]

100% Correct! As good as my Speed Queen is, this machine has better wash action all day..

[@rosethomas5268]

What a neat machine! Can you still get parts? I love those old timer work horses!

[@Gsohoover]

Somethings yes, GE Filter-Flos maintained many of the same parts for certain things like pumps.

[@jimtomassetti8928]

Great GE washing machine..... Not being negative but to much soap. A little bit of fabric softener will eliminate the sud's!

[@marcse7en]

How does the machine prevent leaks through the drive shaft in the base of the wash tub? Surely there must be some seepage at least?

[@Gsohoover]

There is a boot at the bottom of the inner tub. It does not leak.

[@arkansastrash320]

I would kindly like to say maybe you should not use so much detergent next time.Right when you see the left over suds a half cup vinegar dumped in all suds gone fast.Softens clothes too.I really enjoyed your machine and video.

[@marcse7en]

Does the machine not have a safety cut out switch to prevent spinning with the lid open?

[@Gsohoover]

Yes, I disabled it.

[@Sharkie626]

Man, that washer gets messy! Haha

[@alecvip7562]

The speed queen you have is definitely gentler than this lmao

[@Gsohoover]

It is powerful for sure. Despite having such a short agitation stroke.

[@alecvip7562]

@@Gsohoover shorter strokes seem to be more aggressive

[@CWM030]

I've always wondered why do the Filter Flo's start out SLOW then switch to normal speed?

[@Gsohoover]

The clutch has to grab. Same thing in spin.

[@CWM030]

@@Gsohoover Ahh.

[@marcse7en]

How do you get spares for such an old machine?

[@Gsohoover]

They made them for many years.

[@cvideo8797]

Why is there a continuous water flow during the wash cycle?

[@guirolain2319]

filter-flo lint catcher

[@alecvip7562]

Is there anymore videos coming?

[@Gsohoover]

Yes, of course!

[@FIRESTAR56566]

Lol little of an agitation? That's splashy and agressive!

[@fargeeks]

Ivwant that washer and or that agitator

[@Gsohoover]

Later ones are all over the place still.

[@ronshimek1043]

Can anyone help me find a top for my 1965 filter flo??

[@ronshimek1043]

A tub

[@dougiebooth4118]

Wanna sell it yet?

[@CrestwoodRocks]

You forgot the filter flo piece

[@alecvip7562]

He didn't. Everyone wanted him to do it without the filter.

[@CrestwoodRocks]

@@alecvip7562 I figured. If that was me, I would likely use affresh or Tide Washing Cleaner and running an empty washer in that case if I wasn't going to use the filter flo piece.

[@Gsohoover]

I ran a load of that through it before I put the machine into service

[@howward4071]

Looks like the clothes were washed in milk.

[@Gsohoover]

Didn't think of that, just a large amount of suds especially after putting the bleach in it.

[@howarddaley1161]

Dude, if did that laundry, your socks would look brand new, your do a cycle in cold water, then let your clothes soak in the hot water and detergent for 30min,turn the machine on and complete cycle. It's to bad GE's can't heat water, Hotpoint, GE's counterpart in England, can heat water.

[@Gsohoover]

We didn't have machines that could heat water at that time in the US. Not even our front loaders.

[@fartpluswetone8077]

We have 2 taps for washers where I am, Hot and Cold.

[@Dog-Lover36]

Some early top load washers manufactured in Germany contained Water Heater feature. Whirlpool Malley washing machines were manufactured in Australia during the late 60’s up until the late 80’s. Heat Temperature settings on those Whirlpool models occurred by filling with water until heat became satisfied. Once it got into temperature, that cycle would proceed for any Direct Drive model. That Water Heater feature on those very first Maytag Neptune electronic front loaders was for optimizing cleaning performance with any temperature. Whenever that feature was turned on, Water Heater would help maintain water temperature during the Wash cycle. Stain cycle on those very first Maytag Neptune front loaders would add time to Wash & Rinse cycles for better stain removal and automatically providing 4th Rinse, which was for removing laundry additives and perfumes. Most washing machines with Steam cycle contains internal heater that heats water into steam and injects mist into the tub. Steam cycle helps remove wrinkles, make detergent work more efficiently, sanitize fabrics. Pre-Wash phase: while water loads into wash tub, steam works with the water by helping soak fabrics more thoroughly. During washing phase, whenever adding while detergent is mixed with water, steam increases the temperature of the wash tub to improve cleaning power, which also helps to activate detergent, which happens by dissolving detergent more efficiently to get the most out of it as possible. Post-Wash Phase: Steam added after washing lends more high temperature to the tub to sterilize fabrics. It also softens clothing to remove tough wrinkles that formed while clothing becomes tossed into tub. Steam can loosen dirt from fibers and help with stain removal, which is similar to pretreatment. Deep cleaning with steam has been proven to be somewhat effective in stain removal and could make Pre-Soak and Enzyme Soak cycle a thing of the past.

[@Bob-ml1mv]

@@fartpluswetone8077 we have hot warm and cold