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Post by pianoman on Oct 17, 2021 3:53:36 GMT
Hello everyone, Its really cool a forum like this exists! I recently acquired what I believe is a 1939 GE fridge and would really appreciate any recommendations on any maintenance that should be done to prevent possible future failure/damage. The unit seems to work perfectly right now. I plan to remove the inner shell to de-rust and paint, should the insulation be replaced with something different (fiberglass?) or is the original good enough, should I even bother taking the inner shell out? I plan to replace the gasket and refinish the case. Also any general info about what this exact model is would be great!
Thanks... also if there's any drawers hanging around let me know I need 2 
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Post by cablehack on Oct 17, 2021 8:53:39 GMT
The B5-40 indicates it's a 5 cu. ft. model made in 1940. It's shown on p191 of the service manual, which can be downloaded here www.cool386.com/ge_service/ge_service.htmlThe Flat Tops were the peak of GE's pre-war refrigeration technology and are extremely reliable. To this day, they are still more energy efficient than most modern fridges. There's nothing out of the ordinary that needs doing in terms of preventative maintenance. I would, however, make sure the insulation is dry, by removing the bottom Textolite strip and checking for any dampness. Failure of the door seal (or an incorrect type fitted) will cause condensation between the inner and outer cabinets, which then rusts out the cabinet from inside. Since the CF's used rubber wiring, it's a good plan to replace this. The original Thermocraft paper insulation is very efficient and there's no need to replace it unless it has been water damaged. If for any reason it does have to be replaced, polysterene sheets as used for under floor insulation work extrememly well. |
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Post by pianoman on Oct 18, 2021 0:45:10 GMT
Thanks for the manual! Ill check the insulation, cant wait to spruce it up a bit cosmetically.
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