I've got a potential lead on a white 1971? Kenmore 800 set. I'm working on some more details, but the washer supposedly isn't spinning.
Anyone interested?
Dave
Anyone interested?
Dave
Anyone want a 1971 KM 800 set?
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The seller wants $35.00 for the washer and $55.00 for the dryer. He says the dryer works and it's electric, not gas.
I don't think I have room for these so someone please take them off my hands.
Dave
The seller wants $35.00 for the washer and $55.00 for the dryer. He says the dryer works and it's electric, not gas.
I don't think I have room for these so someone please take them off my hands.
Dave
Bud, I totally agree! You're always more than welcome to come up and see my collection...I've got a '53 Kenmore and '64 Kenmore in addition to some other lovely machines.
Picked up.
I might have to keep these! As it turns out, the washer spins just fine. There are no leaks and the bearings are nice and quiet. I'll post some pics once I get my hands on my camera. They are 1971 models.
The dryer works. There is no squealing, no thumping, but I did get s quick chirp when the motor turned on. I think a new belt might be in order. My only problem is that it's electric. How hard is it to change this puppy over to gas? Would it be feasible to get a relatively recent 29" gas dryer for parts?
Which dryer would be the better performer for Maytag A806-sized loads? A DE806 or the electric 1971 KM 800?
As an aside, I just brought a 1973 KM 800 gas drier over to my boss. The drum has seen better days. Are all 29" drums compatible or are there differences?
Busy evening,
Dave
I might have to keep these! As it turns out, the washer spins just fine. There are no leaks and the bearings are nice and quiet. I'll post some pics once I get my hands on my camera. They are 1971 models.
The dryer works. There is no squealing, no thumping, but I did get s quick chirp when the motor turned on. I think a new belt might be in order. My only problem is that it's electric. How hard is it to change this puppy over to gas? Would it be feasible to get a relatively recent 29" gas dryer for parts?
Which dryer would be the better performer for Maytag A806-sized loads? A DE806 or the electric 1971 KM 800?
As an aside, I just brought a 1973 KM 800 gas drier over to my boss. The drum has seen better days. Are all 29" drums compatible or are there differences?
Busy evening,
Dave
Gay dryer version
Dave,
Here's a gas version of this dryer. I'd love to see you have the matched set of this wonderful washer & dryer. They were wonderful dryers too!! And it's in Akron. How easy can that be!!
Dave,
Here's a gas version of this dryer. I'd love to see you have the matched set of this wonderful washer & dryer. They were wonderful dryers too!! And it's in Akron. How easy can that be!!
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SWITCHING FROM ELECTRIC TO GAS
Hi Dave I have switched many dryers back and forth on fuel type you could use the 1973 KM as a donor. To switch them however you need to be completely familiar with all the controls wiring and assemblies of both types of dryers, its not something I would encourage most people to try. As far as which dryer would make a better daily driver, the DE806 or the 1971 KM 800 there is not much contest the KMs much faster ,bigger,more energy efficient, safer, more versatile and you can still get most of the functional parts to keep it running. That said the MT 806 is a neat dryer and if you do a lot of smaller loads and stay close when its in use both to keep an eye on things and to remove the clothing promptly so it doesn't wrinkle it can be a fun dryer.
Hi Dave I have switched many dryers back and forth on fuel type you could use the 1973 KM as a donor. To switch them however you need to be completely familiar with all the controls wiring and assemblies of both types of dryers, its not something I would encourage most people to try. As far as which dryer would make a better daily driver, the DE806 or the 1971 KM 800 there is not much contest the KMs much faster ,bigger,more energy efficient, safer, more versatile and you can still get most of the functional parts to keep it running. That said the MT 806 is a neat dryer and if you do a lot of smaller loads and stay close when its in use both to keep an eye on things and to remove the clothing promptly so it doesn't wrinkle it can be a fun dryer.
Congrats Dave!
I assume this was the washer listed in Cleves. I saw the listing several days ago a tried to put it out of my mind. I have a '73 KM 800 gas dryer and love it. A matching washer would have been great but this was just not the right time to pursue it. Took a lot of restraint to not drive to Cincy and bring it home. Glad you got it.
Bill
I assume this was the washer listed in Cleves. I saw the listing several days ago a tried to put it out of my mind. I have a '73 KM 800 gas dryer and love it. A matching washer would have been great but this was just not the right time to pursue it. Took a lot of restraint to not drive to Cincy and bring it home. Glad you got it.
Bill
The set.
Thanks for your replies.
My boss is using the '73, so that is not an option for a parts machine. Besides, I would prefer to have a much more recent machine for use as parts so I don't destroy an older one. As a historic preservationist, I follow historic preservation ethics to the letter, and destroying something historic, even if to fix something else historic, is a big no-no. I know WP has made the 29" dryer for many years and still makes it today, hence my interest in finding a used one that is not old enough to be interesting. I just would like to know what parts are and are not compatible between 1971 and something more recent, also if these dryers came in different capacities since my boss's '73 could stand a new drum. My goal is to look for a free 29" WP-built gas dryer on CL, bring it back, and then gut it for use as parts.
As for the one on ebay, although it is a perfect match, it's $130, which is more than I paid for the matched 71 set I just got! Also, Akron is quite far from here. Maybe if the '71 on Ebay were significantly cheaper. I'll see.
Thanks,
Dave
Thanks for your replies.
My boss is using the '73, so that is not an option for a parts machine. Besides, I would prefer to have a much more recent machine for use as parts so I don't destroy an older one. As a historic preservationist, I follow historic preservation ethics to the letter, and destroying something historic, even if to fix something else historic, is a big no-no. I know WP has made the 29" dryer for many years and still makes it today, hence my interest in finding a used one that is not old enough to be interesting. I just would like to know what parts are and are not compatible between 1971 and something more recent, also if these dryers came in different capacities since my boss's '73 could stand a new drum. My goal is to look for a free 29" WP-built gas dryer on CL, bring it back, and then gut it for use as parts.
As for the one on ebay, although it is a perfect match, it's $130, which is more than I paid for the matched 71 set I just got! Also, Akron is quite far from here. Maybe if the '71 on Ebay were significantly cheaper. I'll see.
Thanks,
Dave
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Wow, congrats on getting that set. Can't wait to see what those look like side by side. It sounds like the conversion from electric to gas is very complicated and tricky. It might be a good idea to grab the gas dryer in the link that Appnut posted. After all, if there is anything better than a Kenmore 800 dryer to handle A806 sized loads, it's TWO Kenmore 800 dryers
Have a good one,
James
Have a good one,
James
