Recent content by keny

I haven't posting for a while, but thought I would see if anyone out there is interested in saving this Bendix washer-dryer. It's been listed for a while. I hope it's still available for someone looking/hoping to find and/or restore one. Of course they are very heavy, so shipping may be...

Yeah, he's still around. Ken in Detroit here. Unless there's another member named Ken in Detroit, that must have been me. I vaguely remember selling one (that happens as you get older). I'm glad it's been OK for three years, and wish I could help you with a replacement timer, but I don't have...

Message to Doug Hi Doug. The machines are in service and working fine. I sent you an e-mail message this afternoon. You should have it. Ken

Greetings and salutations. Recently I adopted a Frigidaire 1-18 washer (WC) and dryer (DEC) set from a fellow appliance enthusiast. We knew that the dryer ran a bit rough and that it might need a bit of fine tuning. It had the usual rumbling and thought perhaps it needed new drum rollers and/or...

I did the best I could to get a photo of the dryer flame as Rusty suggested. You can see what I think was a mostly blue flame. Definitely not a "small" flame. Also, while on my hands and knees looking deep through the burner tube and flame box to take this photo, it looked like a burned object...

Does your dryer have a switch to turn the buzzer on and off? ...Yes, it has a switch to turn off the signal. It's just that it signals on and on for at least five minutes before the machine stops. I can't believe they designed it to be that irritating.

GE gas dryer update Thanks for responding Rusty. I thought my post was history. Flame doesn't sound right. It should be staying in the flame housing, where the metal is thicker and can handle the direct, concentrated heat from combustion. ... It's hitting the back wall of the dryer, looking...

I've made some progress with both the washer and dryer. However now I've got more concerns and questions about both machines. As far as the dryer goes, I got the new drum glides in, the "limit switch" or thermostat on the top of the gas burner area in, and put it all back together. I turned it...

Great idea Martin I did try to secure the tub. But not as effectively as you did. Using large blocks of styrofoam packing material, I had them rising above the tub, a bit above the cabinet to the bottom of the tub all around the agitator. I thought that would hold the tub steady. It probably...

The dryer will be relatively simple to repair, and I'm thankful for that. It may have been a mistake to transport the washer on its side, however. This repair may be more than I care to handle. Got the machine into the basement this afternoon. I hooked it up, turned it on. Water immediately...

Message received Thanks for all the info everyone. I do see the opening above the burner assembly. My other concern is the heat resistant material (part 245, above). Does it just sit on top of the sensor. If it's available, I’ll get that as well. I don't know how these partially plastic parts...

So far i've managed to get the dryer into the basement. The washer should be brought in tomorrow, or when I can get some assistance. Cosmetically, the machine looks very clean. I was assured that it functioned “perfectly” and had no issues. Yeah, right. My first job was to take the back of the...

. . . and the dryer photo I wasn't able to show both photos on one post. They look like higher-end models to me. For what it's worth, I meant to note that the washer has the mini-basket feature.

GE washer/dryer photos from sale listing Here is the washer photo that was posted from the seller. I should be picking the set up tomorrow. Loaded on their sides, I might add. Had an asking price of $125 for both! Such a deal!! I just couldn't resist. I could only check out the spin on the...

Hi all. Ken in Detroit here. I've found a GE Filter-Flo set from what I think was the mid seventies. I've never owned a GE machine before. I don't have the model numbers yet, but it's got the fake wood control panel with chrome pushbuttons. They are super clean and show minimal “wear and tear”...