Frequently Asked Questions
If you would like to see information added
to the FAQ page that we haven't thought of, please send us
an e-mail.
Q. Where do
I send my pictures?
We are trying to
put this information in as many places as are applicable. If
you need to send a picture for a classified ad, please
email your image to classifieds@antiqueappliances.com.
If you need to submit pictures for an appraisal of your antique,
please please email your image to appraisals@antiqueappliances.com. If
you have an item to sell or are looking to have your appliance
restored, send photos either to john@antiqueappliances.com
or austin@antiqueappliances.com.
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Q. Do you sell
vintage refrigerator door gasket material?
Yes. We stock several different styles of
vintage refrigerator door gasket material. Please note that
these gaskets do not cross to original manufacture numbers.
Gasket material sells for $4.95 to $7 per foot. Cross sections
of the door gasket material can be found on our Door
Gasket page. Once you've selected the gasket that
most closely replicates your original door gasket, simply
measure the length you need and e-mail (parts@antiqueappliances.com)
or call us (706-782-3132) with your order. We accept Visa,
Mastercard, Discover or you personal or business check. Shipping
costs will apply.
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Q. Are these
old refrigerators energy efficient?
Yes. During the restoration process, the
entire refrigerator is dismantled. All of the old insulation
and electrical wiring is removed and discarded. The empty
box is then sand blasted, hand sanded, primed and repainted
with 6 coats of solvent based enamel paint (your choice of
color). Upon reassembly, the refrigerator receives a new blanket
of insulation, new electrical wiring and a new door gasket.
The mechanical system is overhauled or replaced with a new
system, then calibrated and fine tuned to optimum efficiency.
Once the refrigerator is completely reassembled, it is turned
on and operated on a test pattern for 5 to 7 days. The average
run time of a completely restored refrigerator is 10 to 12
minutes every hour. Because these do not have defrost heater
assemblies or condenser and evaporator fan systems, they do
not require the additional electricity of today’s more
modern units. The key to their efficiency is the new insulation
and a good solid door gasket seal. By keeping the cold air
in, the operating time is reduced.
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Q. Do you ship,
and what does it cost?
Yes, we ship our restored vintage appliance
anywhere in the US. We have established a relationship with
Vintage Transport and, not only do they ship our items to
you, they'll ship your items to us. They are crating
and shipping specialist. Be sure to check out our Shipping
page for more information and for a link to the
Vintage Transport website. You can also get your own "e-quote"
from Craters & Freighters for shipping your item.
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Q. How does
Classified Advertising work on AntiqueAppliances.com?
AntiqueAppliances.com offers a classified
advertising forum for antique appliances of all kinds. Our
new forum allows you to place your own text ads automatically. "For
Sale" ads run for 90 days and cost $40 and includes a
posting of a color thumbnail photograph of your appliance
that is provided to us by e-mail and posted separately. At
the end of 90 days, you have the option to renew your advertisement. If
you do not renew your advertisement, it will be removed. "Wanted"
advertisements cost $10 and are posted for 90 days at a time
under the same criteria as items listed "For Sale".
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Q. How old
is my vintage appliance and what is it worth?
All vintage appliances have an "as
is" value, a cost to restore and a value after a complete
restoration as a functional vintage appliance. In order
for us to "value" your appliance, please supply
us with the manufacturers name and city (if known), at least
two photographs of the appliance (refrigerators must include
an interior and an exterior photo). Also, please supply
us with any and all numbers that you can locate on the appliance
(i.e. model numbers, serial numbers, catalog numbers, style
numbers, etc.) You can send the pictures to us by e-mail
at appraisals@antiqueappliances.com,
or at the mailing address below along with your printed form
found on the link provided below. Responding to the large
number of requests we receive for appraisals every day is
now requiring a good portion of our time and attention. Because
of this we are charging a fee of $50.00 for this service.
If you prefer to regular mail, we have provided a printable
form on our Appraisals page for
your convenience. please send the required information and
your check for $50.00 to:
AntiqueAppliances.Com
P.O. Box 389
Clayton, Georgia 30525-0323
USA
To acquire an appraisal of your antique
appliance and receive our quickest response, please visit
our Appraisals page. Our
appraisal service is available online via the tab on the website
with payment accepted through Paypal. There is also a little
more information there regarding the process of appraising
these specialty antiques. We have provided a form for
your convenience in providing the required information to
us electronically.
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Q. I have an
old GE refrigerator, on legs with the motor on top. How
old is this refrigerator, and what is it worth?
This is the classic GE Monitor Top refrigerator. GE
first introduced this model for residential use in 1927. The
Monitor Top was considered the standard in the industry and
was one of the most popular and most affordable means of electrified
refrigeration from 1927 through 1937. Monitor Tops used
SO2 (sulfur dioxide) or Methal Formate for their refrigerant. Monitor
Top refrigerators were so well built, that literally hundreds
of them are still in service today, many have never had need
for a service repair. This is a real testimony to the
quality and integrity that these units were produced with. Most
of these models had a single door, however, there were limited
productions of double and triple door models. Single
door models are typically worth $150 to $400 in their "as
is', unrestored condition, models having been completely restored
can sell for $3400 to $4200. The rarer double and triple
door models are worth considerably more depending on condition. Read
More about Monitor Top Refrigerators Here.
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Q. What is a
100-Point Restoration?
At Antique Appliances, we strive to restore
your vintage appliance with every attention to detail. Our
100-Point Restoration begins with a complete photographing
the stove or refrigerator from every angle. The item
is then carefully dismantled with each part cataloged and
tagged, more photos taken with every step of the process.
Once the unit is completely dismantled, all old insulation
is discarded. Electrical wiring is diagramed and inspected.
At this point in the process, there is a slightly different
avenue taken depending on whether the cabinet finish of the
appliance is a painted surface or a porcelain surface. Click
here to view the rest of our story.
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Q. What's your
refund policy?
Due to the uniqueness of the vintage appliance
business, AntiqueAppliances.com has the following policy with
regard to refunds for deposits made toward the purchase of
or the restoration of any vintage appliance.
If you are purchasing a vintage appliance
from our inventory of "Unrestored
Treasures " or our showroom, your deposit
is not refundable. Once the item is tagged for you and your
project is placed on our restoration calendar, the item is
removed from the list of items available for sale to other
potential clients. Because we are reserving the item exclusively
for you and may pass up an opportunity to show it to another
client, we consider the item yours. Should you decide, for
any reason, to back out of your purchase on the selected vintage
appliance, we will retain your deposit as compensation for
the opportunities we have missed to sell the item to other
potential clients.
If we are restoring a vintage appliance
that already belongs to you, your deposit may be partially
refundable. Because the appliance already belongs to you,
we have no reason to show it to or attempt to sell it to other
clients. Your personal appliance would not be posted for sale
on our website, nor would it be advertised for sale in our
showroom. We do, however, incur expense with setting up your
customer file, photographing your appliance upon arrival and
scheduling the item for restoration. Therefore, should circumstances
require you to cancel your restoration project, we will refund
you 75% of the amount you paid in deposit. The balance will
be retained as compensation for our expenses associated with
your project. Should restoration work on your appliance have
already begun and you cancel the project, none of the deposit
monies will be refunded.
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Q. Does AntiqueAppliances.com
purchase antiques?
Although we do purchase vintage appliances
for our inventory, we are very selective as to what we purchase. If
you think you have an item that would be of interest to us,
please provide two pictures of the item. You can e-mail those
pictures to either John (john@antiqueappliances.com)
or Austin (austin@antiqueappliances.com)
or mail them to our P.O. address on the "Contact
Us" page of our site. Both photos should be
full view of the front, one with the doors open and one with
the doors closed. Once we review the item we will contact
you regarding our level of interest. Additionally, so
that we may consider options for getting the item, please
tell us what city and state it is located in.
You may also post your vintage appliance
for sale on the classified
ad section of our website. The cost of
an ad is only $40 and it will post for 90 days. Post
a picture with your ad at no additional charge. Pictured
ads sell faster than descriptive ads only.
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Q. What about
replacement parts?
Here at AntiqueAppliances.com we salvage
lots of different kinds of vintage and antique stove and refrigerator
parts. Unfortunately, sometimes we are forced to sacrifice
an entire unit for a part or two. It is an overwhelming
task cataloguing and indexing all of these parts for the website
as our stock of original replacement parts changes from week
to week. However, if you drop us an e-mail at parts@antiqueappliances.com
we will be happy to assist you in any way we can. We
may have just the part you are looking for. We do carry a
few items on our website. Click
here to view our Replacement Parts page.
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