Early 60s GE Clothes Conditioner

[elginkid]

Hey,

I don't post too often, but I have stumbled onto a (probably low end) GE dryer. I saw it in an overpriced stove advertisement on Craigslist, and figured I'd send a text about it, just in case. Turns out it is for sale, and for a reasonable price. The seller is fairly certain it still works. Any more information (a more exact date, or model number/features for example) would be appreciated. Any matching washing machines would be highly appreciated!

Wes

 

[elginkid]

Another picture. The stove next to it can be had for only $500.

 

[pulltostart]

I'm not sure where it is in the line up, but I do believe it is a 1959 model.  Very similar to, but not identical to one that was available here a few weeks back in CT.  I think Ken purchased that one.

 

Lawrence

 

[pulltostart]

I pulled a 'Use and Care Guide' from this year for comparison and this exact console is not illustrated.  The model that I referenced above (in CT), was a DA-620S and has a Timer Control Dial, Heat Selector switch offering High and Low positions, and a separate 'Start' switch.  The next model in the Guide is a DA-820S and had an Automatic Control Dial and only a 'Start' switch (no manual selection of temperature as it was all controled by the dryer).  Since the model in your photographs only has the 'Start' switch on the left side of the console, I'm guessing it also has the Automatic Control Dial; which would place this model in between the others I've described.  That could make it a DA-720 (just a guess).  The photo I've included here is a 1959 model that exactly matches the one in CT (DA-620S).  The colors and the graphics of yours are an exact match to the one in this photo.

 

Lawrence

 

[bajaespuma]

It never happened.

It's actually a "carry-over" 1960 "T" model I believe. This is the same one I purchased years ago from an old AW member who went by the screen name "Timonator" who took my money and disappeared with a dream T washer and this dryer (which I actually helped him restyle into a "GE Golden Anniversary" gold model before he offered it for sale).

 

If you don't want this dryer please let me have a shot at it. The dryer that Lawrence mentioned that was posted on here weeks ago never materialized. I sent the woman a couple of emails and posted on the site that I was interested but she never responded. I am still hopeful because I'd LOVE to have one of these particular styled units with the deep blue dial. It's a high-end MOL unit with Automatic Control. I believe it has an illuminated dial as well as an illuminated drum. This was one of the first Clothes Conditioners with an attached integral drum-back. The dryer design was changed mid-stream in 1959

 

[toploader55]

Ken,

I remember that post.

Sorry that happened to you , There are a lot of great people here, but sometimes things slip through the cracks. Hmmmmmm... Timonater... I do remember his post and yes, He disappeared

 

[toploader55]

Ken,

I remember that post.

Sorry that happened to you , There are a lot of great people here, but sometimes things slip through the cracks. Hmmmmmm... Timonater... I do remember his post and yes, He disappeared

 

[elginkid]

I'm waiting to hear back from the lady who was offering it for sale. She was going to let me know if it worked or not. (I'd probably get it either way)

 

[AmandaT]

About that other machine...

Hey guys,

I’m sorry I didn’t respond to your messages about the clothing conditioner I posted earlier; I’ve been really trying to do some research on its value before I got back to anyone. A family friend knows Lee Maxwell of oldewash.com, but he specializes in older machines and actually suggested this website!

Basically, I just really want to get my grandmother a fair price. I’ve thought about posting it on ebay to see what the market for it is, but if anyone would like to make an offer, feel free!

[email protected]

 

[bajaespuma]

Amanda,

 

I just sent you an email. Please respond, I'd like to have this dryer.

 

[tomturbomatic]

Amanda, just a point of order, stated as politely as possible. You probably should not be offering something for sale if you don't know the value. Find out the value first and set an asking price. Visit thrift stores, look in second hand appliance stores, but don't dangle something in front of people and then not get back to them. This group is where the interest for the dryer would be, but we are not going to be ripped off by sellers expecting to finance next month's rent on the sale of a 50 year old appliance with a price based on some singular sale on eBay for something that has sat unused and covered up for that amount of time.

 

[joefuss1984]

but we are not going to be ripped off by sellers expecting t

that was kinda rude/harsh

 

 

[tomturbomatic]

Well, I guess you've got me pegged.

 

[combo52]

Rude and Harsh

No not really, with very few exceptions old major appliances are not worth much and the GE dryer in question is not in great shape. I would put its worth between $25 and $125 dollars. I usually can not even give away excess classic appliances, last week I scraped a 1966 MW MOL electric clothes dryer that was almost unused after trying to find a home for it for over two years.

 

[AmandaT]

Thank You

Thank you for your help. I did spend quite some time researching the dryer's worth, searching the internet and making phone calls. I came to automaticwasher not to sell the machine and certainly not to rip anyone off, but to utilize your expertise as to it's value before I set a price. I was simply trying to prevent my grandmother from getting ripped off. Thank you to those who tried to help me in this endeavor.

 

[badgerdx]

Just for my education...what is the difference between a clothes conditioner and a dryer?

 

[rp2813]

@ badgerdx:  Marketing

 

[tomturbomatic]

GE's Clothes Conditioning dryers had a combination of an auto dry cycle and the 35 minute point in the timed cycle for Wash 'n Wear which was followed by the 10 minute no heat period at the end of the timed cycle for cool down.

 

[badgerdx]

Like most contemporary dryers, Tom? Most all cycles on my 90 something Kenmore have no-heat just fluff ends to cycles...