1961 or 1963 Speed Queen Dryer
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Being avocado green, it's more like 1967 onward.
chaskelljr2
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I believe that is a 1967-68 Speed Queen Dryer.
That actually looks like my Great Grandmother's (on my Father's Side) Dryer.
Now, I don't know if this one looks like if it has a lighted panel or not.
But I can DEFINITELY say that the one that was in our family did not (I just don't recall seeing that other button at the end of the panel right from the timer on ours like I am seeing on this one).
Ours also had a handle right on the door. And I see that this one has a foot pedal to operate the door instead of the handle.
And on ours, the Lint Screen was on the inside of the door, and I am seeing that this one probably does not. And if it is not the Lint Screen Compartment, then what is that door that is on top of the cabinet for??
In total, I think this model is a fancier version of the model that was in our family (which again, was my Great Grandmother's Dryer (Father's Side of the Family)).
One other thing.... did Speed Queen ever used a Moisture Sensor System in ANY of their Dryers at all?? I know that Frigidaire, Whirlpool, Kenmore, GE, Maytag and even Westinghouse had Moisture Sensors in their TOL Dryers of that era.
--Charles--
That actually looks like my Great Grandmother's (on my Father's Side) Dryer.
Now, I don't know if this one looks like if it has a lighted panel or not.
But I can DEFINITELY say that the one that was in our family did not (I just don't recall seeing that other button at the end of the panel right from the timer on ours like I am seeing on this one).
Ours also had a handle right on the door. And I see that this one has a foot pedal to operate the door instead of the handle.
And on ours, the Lint Screen was on the inside of the door, and I am seeing that this one probably does not. And if it is not the Lint Screen Compartment, then what is that door that is on top of the cabinet for??
In total, I think this model is a fancier version of the model that was in our family (which again, was my Great Grandmother's Dryer (Father's Side of the Family)).
One other thing.... did Speed Queen ever used a Moisture Sensor System in ANY of their Dryers at all?? I know that Frigidaire, Whirlpool, Kenmore, GE, Maytag and even Westinghouse had Moisture Sensors in their TOL Dryers of that era.
--Charles--
SQ Gas Dryer
This dryer could even be an early 70s machine, the door on top is where the gas burner and related components are located.
This dryer could even be an early 70s machine, the door on top is where the gas burner and related components are located.
Built like a tank
Yes, late 60's. This has the lint screen in the door, the door on the dryer top conceals the gas valve.
Yes, late 60's. This has the lint screen in the door, the door on the dryer top conceals the gas valve.
I'd say this one was TOL or right under it. I would also venture to say this one had some sort of auto dry cycle too. SQ dryers today don't use an electronic sensor for their auto dry cycles.
My favorite Gas Dryer!
Growing up we had a lot of these in the New Orleans area. (in gas) I always wondered if the gas company did a big promotion on these when they were new. Many of the people I knew that had this dryer did not have the matching washer.
I also always wondered why some of these SQ Gas dryers had electronic ignition and some had a pilot. Was SQ testing them out in the field for reliability?
It was so fun to open the door on top and see the operation of the burner. Does anyone know the BTU's of the burner? I can't remember.
Growing up we had a lot of these in the New Orleans area. (in gas) I always wondered if the gas company did a big promotion on these when they were new. Many of the people I knew that had this dryer did not have the matching washer.
I also always wondered why some of these SQ Gas dryers had electronic ignition and some had a pilot. Was SQ testing them out in the field for reliability?
It was so fun to open the door on top and see the operation of the burner. Does anyone know the BTU's of the burner? I can't remember.
I had a similar dryer. The panel isn't lighted, per se, but there was a light above the timer dial.
philr
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The panel and timer dial on these dryers are fluorescent lighted. I have a similar one in white. Now, if I could find the matching washer...
