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Post by slw on Oct 21, 2018 18:30:43 GMT
Here I am again hoping someone on the forum knows about a vintage coldspot freezer. The freezer has individual compartments each with its own door. Wondering if anyone knows approximate age, if it is frost free and really any other information or knowledge about this freezer.   |
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Post by turbokinetic on Oct 21, 2018 19:01:47 GMT
Very nice! For some reason the pictures are cut off.
Does it have the compressor at the top or the bottom?
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Post by Travis on Oct 21, 2018 19:09:30 GMT
I would say early to mid 1950's.
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Post by jake on Oct 21, 2018 21:26:05 GMT
This is a 1953 or '54 model. About a year ago I replaced the power cord on a friend's vintage Coldspot Refrigerator. It was the exact same style. Distintive Handle and all. The compressor relay had a date stamp of March 1954 on it. I doubt it's a frost free model. The Coldspot Refrigerator line did offer "Thermo-Matic" (12 hour) automatic defrost and push button defrost. The control for the defrost system would be at the top center of the trim panel on the inside. If you have the "Coldspot" logo there it's not an automatic or push button defrost model. Hope that helps. Nice looking freezer too!!
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Post by slw on Oct 21, 2018 21:34:17 GMT
Thank you all. YOU ARETHE BEST. The freezer is near the location I bought the GE Refrigerator. Hoping I can get by to see it within a week. In the meantime I'll ask about a push button. She's asking $150. What do you think about the price.
The pictures are weird I know. I can move mine to the middle of the screen to get better views. May not work for all.
Jake does your friend like his freezer and find it useful?
Things to look for, are they the same as a refrigerator as far as motor and compressor, etc.?
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Post by jake on Oct 21, 2018 21:51:40 GMT
You're welcome. Glad to help! My friend has the refrigerator version. Not the freezer. He and his wife find it very useful as a second fridge. They can stock up when there's a sale at the grocery store. Check the door gasket. If it's worn or crumbling it'll need replacing. Antique appliances is a good source for the gasket. The freezer was originally white. Sometime in it's life it was painted. I believe the compressor is the same as in the refrigerator version. Check the wiring. Make sure the insulation isn't falling apart. The condenser and compressor give off heat that can make the insulation on the wires back there brittle. If you buy it, there's two shipping bolts for the compressor that must be tightened down for transport. Depending on the style of the compressor the bolts will either be facing down and easily visible or facing up. If facing up you'll have to feel for them under the compressor mounting bracket. If it works good, has all of it's hardware, and is fairly easy to get to (not in a basement or 4th floor apartment) I'd say $150 is a fair price.
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