could someone help me with this dryer please!

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a pic of it

washing a load of clothes! it now has a permanent home in my laundry room! after about 3 or 4 years of just sitting and waiting for me!

 

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here's my maytag

i got about 3 years ago in rochester new york on one of my road trips. i remember i rented a van and loaded up all the way from new york to ohio!

i have the front off as i have to install a new drain hose on it before i can use it.

you can see the rust on the dryer!

 

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a pic of the top

and controls! it has a new timer that a member sent me when i first got it! thanks again for that!

 

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here's a pic of the

inside of the tub. it has been sitting for about 3 yaesr so it's definately dirty! as soon as i get the drain hooked up i intend to clean it out and start using it!

the tub should be white i am told but it appears a lite yellowdue to hard water stains! i thought it was painted that way when i first got it! members here told me differently!

 

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my 1-18 i have to do

a repair on before i can move it into the laundry room. this is the machine that i run without the cabinet on it!

so again, if anyone can help me with this dryer i would appreciate it very much and as always, thanks for looking. haven't done a thread in awhile here!

 

[stainfighter]

Speed Queen!

I love the look of the FS dispenser with the visible metal clip...to me that screams Heavy Duty ...NO apologies, it's a SQ!
John Combo52 probably your best source on parts info for your Whirlie Girl...she would look lovely repainted in Coppertone, to complement your Tag and 1-18
Robert

 

[tomturbomatic]

That is probably the best compact dryer in the US

If you ever get the time, the drum and rear bulkhead can be repainted with two part epoxy paint. I use the white paint. I find it at Home Depot in the area with the sinks and tubs because it can be used on porcelain. I holds up for years and really brightens the dryer interior. I am sure you will get your needed information soon.

 

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thanks

i will e mail john combo52 directly. you're right, a brown (coppertone) look would go well with the harvest gold of the other 2.

i work at home depot, will check out that paint, i do plan on using this dryer for a long time. i like it's compact look and it seems like a good, sensible design! i think that's why i could not throw it out! it's quiet and dries clothes very quickly.

i took out my old frigidaire 1966 custom deluxe dryer and moved it to the storage barn in my back yard. this little whirlpool is all i need to use!

 

[combo52]

WP Compact Electric Dryer

Hi Peter, your little WP dryer is likely a model LFC4930N0, this dryer was designed for 120-240 or 120-208 volt operation, WP made a separate model for 120 volts. Yes you can run it on 120 volts but since it only has a 3200 watt heater at 240 you will only get 800 watts of heat out of it when the dryer is connected to 120 V which is why it is so slow on 120V. If this had been a 120V model it would have come with a 1400 Watt heater.

 

These are rugged little dryers, it is too bad you have to go through so much work to repaint a machine that has been run so hard, when I think of how many of these we see thrown away every month that are in like new condition.

 

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thank you!

there is my info i needed! you are great! i was wondering what the wattage was on the heater, now i know. the frigidaire i took out used over 5000 watts so this little guy will save me a buck or two also! it will help pay for heating all the water i use in my old dishwashers i run!

if you ever have any parts like belts, heater, lint filter, motor, fan, please let me know, i will buy them from you. i want to keep it running for a good while.

i'm gonna use that model no. and check out the online part places i use just to see what's still available. for some reason i really love this little dryer!

thanks again, pete

 

[volvoguy87]

Local parts.

Come on down to Cincinnati Appliance Parts on Gilbert Ave (used to be Pearsol's). Ask for Dave and I'll see what we can do for you and I can get you better pricing.

The lint filter is likely a 8531964.
The belt might be a common 341241. We also have the 4392065 maintenance kit with the drum rollers, the idler pulley, and the belt. I think that will fit the 24".

Get me the part # of the element, and I'll see what I can get, ditto for the seal.

If you can get a good model number, I can look them up that way too.

Good luck,
Dave

 

[maytagman]

Hi Pete. Love the Speed Queen. Talk about washer envy!! Keep up the good work! Don

 

[combo52]

24" WP Dryer

Hi Peter, the dryer you have is basically still in production and we have boxes of used parts for these, I cannot imagine that there will ever be a parts problem for the functional parts for this machine in either yours or my lifetime.

 

This little dryer uses the same motor, Front drum ring and bearing, idler pulley and rear rollers as the full size WP built 29" dryers. The belt is much smaller, the 341241 will not come close to fitting. If you ever need any recycled parts let us know.

 

[volvoguy87]

Correction.

Thanks Combo52. The packaging of the 4392065 shows the 24" 27" and 29" dryer and has confused many customers. My store has almost no calls for these 24" dryers. I know they share many parts with their 29" siblings, but I have a greater degree of certainty with the full size versions.

Dave

 

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thanks to all here!

great info. and pearsol, how i loved old pearsol parts store on gilbert ave. right out of downtown cinti! i used to live in norwood and have been there countless times over the past 30 years! usually for kitchenaid parts! bought a brand new motor for a 17 model there about 5 years ago, good price!

thanks maytagman, so ur in cinti. too! and volvoguy! i take it you work at the old pearsol dave, now dayton appliance parts? i will stop in with that model no. next time i'm in that part of the city (live in milford now). i appreciate it! and maytagman, glad you like the speedqueen! i lucked out big time on that one! just like with the 6 rollermatics i found in a 3 year period! i think i had divine help on those! i've got it set up that if i peel over and croak my friend who will handle my affairs is to notify this site and all my stuff is free to all of you for the taking! i would not want to see my beautiful rollermatics, the speed queen, the 1-18, the maytag, and my many old dishwashers go to the trash! only hitch is i plan on being around awhile, especially since i gave up sugar last year, changed my diet, and have lost 26 pounds and don't smoke or drink! but when i do go you guys need to get here and grab em all please! again they will be free!

combo, thanks so much, i take it you have an appliance business or a parts business? good to know this little dryer will have replacement parts around for a good while! i will let you know when i do need something. i kinda had a feeling it used many of the same parts as the bigger whirpool dryer use! looks like i can keep this dryer running for years! and it is such a great dryer to use! i don't need a fancy dryer with all the bells and whistles! i live alone, don't have that much to dry each week! this little machine is perfect for me!

i did also find some parts on e bay, a new heater in the box for 15 bucks! i may buy that! also rollers, a lint filter, and a few other parts i am not really interested in. the belt i found at partselect.com for 16 bucks plus shipping. but i will wait till i talk to you (dave) at dayton appliance about that kit with the belt, rollers etc. before i buy. now that i know a lot of stuff is available i don't feel the urgency to buy, was afraid most needed parts like a belt etc. were no longer available anywhere like parts for some of my fav dishwashers!

and maytagman, if you want to see more of that speedqueen i did a thread on it either last year or in 2011, can't remember when. think i listed it as "solid tub speed queen washer rebuild" or something to that effect. i haven't posted that much in the last 2 years as i took a long break from my appliance hobby (as i was burnt out) so my posts should be easy to search and find!

thanks again y'all