mrb627
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Here is a nice vintage coppertone Kenmore Dryer.
http://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/app/1387557505.html
http://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/app/1387557505.html
Coppertone Kenmore Dryer
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That's a '65 Kenmore 800 dryer. The washers at least were made from late 1964 into 1968, so this dryer could be from 41 to 45 years old.
Gordon
Gordon
danemodsandy
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Why...
...Do 800s always have door issues? My aunt's does, too, and it's a gently used machine that my grandmother bought new in '68. Whatever holds the door up when it's open is missing.
...Do 800s always have door issues? My aunt's does, too, and it's a gently used machine that my grandmother bought new in '68. Whatever holds the door up when it's open is missing.
It is very common for the latches that hold the door CLOSED to break. Same for the 'draw strings' that support the small drop-down doors when OPEN. This applies to basically every dryer made with that style door, at least eventually.
What's funny is the lengths some people go to secure the door shut when the latch breaks. Logic tells me to buy a new latch, but some overly smart folks will go to the trouble to install a pad-lock assembly somewhere on the front of the dryer! All because they didn't bother buying a clip!
What's funny is the lengths some people go to secure the door shut when the latch breaks. Logic tells me to buy a new latch, but some overly smart folks will go to the trouble to install a pad-lock assembly somewhere on the front of the dryer! All because they didn't bother buying a clip!
Yep, I replaced the clip on my 81 a few years ago. It only cost a dollar or so, if I remember correctly. One of the two draw strings broke 3 years ago, but I actually like since it takes much less effort to open the door now. I may have to raid RCD's haul away piles for a couple of draw strings when this one finally snaps.
mrb627
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Norge Dryer
We had a Norge-20 dryer when I was young. The one that was FAN FORCED drying. Well, the door latch broke. Initially, we used to prop a broom handle up against the door to be able to dry clothes. Then we used a clamp from an old set of jumper cables. We weren't sorry to see that dryer go when it was replaced.
We had a Norge-20 dryer when I was young. The one that was FAN FORCED drying. Well, the door latch broke. Initially, we used to prop a broom handle up against the door to be able to dry clothes. Then we used a clamp from an old set of jumper cables. We weren't sorry to see that dryer go when it was replaced.
redcarpetdrew
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I may have to raid RCD's haul away piles
Going 'shopping' are we? LOL!
RCD
Going 'shopping' are we? LOL!
RCD
redcarpetdrew
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The sound of sucking up...
Must be someone wanting a bleach injectioned tub... LOL!
RCD
Must be someone wanting a bleach injectioned tub... LOL!
RCD
70series
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Broken Kenmore door latch:
My aunt's 1975 Kenmore All American dryer had a broken door latch, but by then the switch that would stop the dryer from running once the door was opened was not working, so it was of no consequence. The bummer if anything for me was that I could not enjoy the sounds the latch would make as I closed the door.
Have a good one,
James
My aunt's 1975 Kenmore All American dryer had a broken door latch, but by then the switch that would stop the dryer from running once the door was opened was not working, so it was of no consequence. The bummer if anything for me was that I could not enjoy the sounds the latch would make as I closed the door.
Have a good one,
James
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