Finally Replacing The Hoover Vision Dryer With A British Classic
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This machine is a keeper. I love it. The reversing is fantastic. I was origianlly hoping to find a reversing Hoover dryer but im more than happy to have the Creda.
Can someone date this machine for me please? I have no idea. My guess is mid 80's?
Mark
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Can someone date this machine for me please? I have no idea. My guess is mid 80's?
Mark
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matchboxpaul
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Great machine there Mark!
I caught a glimpse of the thread earlier, when it was just the door hinge shot, and had an inkling that it was a Creda - it was to do with the thickness of the door trim.
Looks fantastic - whats the story with it being so very pristine?
Based upon the Creda 37405 Reversair, I think early 80s.
The Creda Crusader washing machine - virtually a match for your dryer (although the dryer isnt branded Crusader) - appeared in the September 1981 copy of Good Housekeeping magazine.
Whether yours was a later version, towards the end of the life of that bodystyle, i dont know. I think the replacement, slanted facia machines were introduced in late 1984/early 1985.
Great stuff.
Have fun with the new acquisition.
Regards
paul
p.s apologies of the picture appears HUGE on your computer. I am on my poarents computer and cant find a resizing tool on it.
I caught a glimpse of the thread earlier, when it was just the door hinge shot, and had an inkling that it was a Creda - it was to do with the thickness of the door trim.
Looks fantastic - whats the story with it being so very pristine?
Based upon the Creda 37405 Reversair, I think early 80s.
The Creda Crusader washing machine - virtually a match for your dryer (although the dryer isnt branded Crusader) - appeared in the September 1981 copy of Good Housekeeping magazine.
Whether yours was a later version, towards the end of the life of that bodystyle, i dont know. I think the replacement, slanted facia machines were introduced in late 1984/early 1985.
Great stuff.
Have fun with the new acquisition.
Regards
paul
p.s apologies of the picture appears HUGE on your computer. I am on my poarents computer and cant find a resizing tool on it.
matchboxpaul
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Here is the 37405 on which the machine is based.
Just be aware to clean the fluff filter after each use. Its a novel design, but can have a tendency when you pull it out to drop fluu over the place.
I have recently seen a 37405 that has fluff and dust coming out of the facia, due to clogging.
Paul
Just be aware to clean the fluff filter after each use. Its a novel design, but can have a tendency when you pull it out to drop fluu over the place.
I have recently seen a 37405 that has fluff and dust coming out of the facia, due to clogging.
Paul
matchboxpaul
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and here is an even rarer version of your machine .... in the form of an electrolux coppertone!
me and rob went for it, but were outbid on it and its partner washing machine, which was a Husqvarna.
Paul
me and rob went for it, but were outbid on it and its partner washing machine, which was a Husqvarna.
Paul
Hey Paul
I was hoping you would reply and give me lots of info on the machine as I know nothing about this model. The one I new was the gold fascia like this but with the vent in the door. I was very surprised (And extremely happy) when I came across it to find a see through door. I like to see what is going on inside!
Thanks for the extra pictures of the variations. I recognise the black fascia one but again in my mind I see it with a vent in the door. Did they make that model with a vent in the door or am I imagining it? I notice they actually put on the fascia "Rear venting dryer" Maybe people were so used to them venting out the front they got confused.
That coppertone one is very interesting. Have never seen that one either.
I must have a gap of time when it comes to Creda machines. I remember the ones with vents in the door up to like the one I just got then The slanted fascia ones but with the lint filter in the door and then all I remember are the early 90's ones. I did have a slanted front washer about 5 years ago but it was badged Electra. Electronic 1150 or 1100 I think it was. Ended up being scrapped and I did keep the fascia but sadly dumped that when we moved house. Never got a picture of that either. Why with many of my machines that came and went I did not photograph them to keep as history I will never know.
The machine came from a house clearance. When I saw it it was filthy. Covered in bits of food and who knows what but when I looked at the drum I could tell it was going to be a good one.I still was not sure though what the reversing was like. I knew the reversamat that I had that Mike now owns reversed every minute (I think) and so I hoped they still kept the 1 minute reversing. I can say when I started the machine up and it did I was smiling from ear to ear (How sad)..lol It must have sat under a work surface for 25 years with hardly any use. You should have seen my face when the back came off and no lint. I had the vacuum at the ready to hoover up all the lint.
Im still amazed at it. Why buy a machine and not use it?
I now do not need to go round second hand appliance places / Charity shops to look for a Hoover dryer. The Creda is the main dryer now with the 6042 to keep it company.
I am though not going to be drying Jeans in it with the metal studs to chip the paint. Also I never use full heat so hopefully that may help also. Any items like that will be done in the 6042 where the enamel drum is much more resistant to chips.
I did do the ultimate test in it today for the reversing. I dried a duvet cover. Dried it perfectly with no balling or damp patches left.
Well ive written an essay so ill bugger off now
Oh before I go...How dare you remind me to clean the filter after each load!...Its a must and I always do in any dryer...The bloody cheek of it!..lol x
Mark
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I was hoping you would reply and give me lots of info on the machine as I know nothing about this model. The one I new was the gold fascia like this but with the vent in the door. I was very surprised (And extremely happy) when I came across it to find a see through door. I like to see what is going on inside!
Thanks for the extra pictures of the variations. I recognise the black fascia one but again in my mind I see it with a vent in the door. Did they make that model with a vent in the door or am I imagining it? I notice they actually put on the fascia "Rear venting dryer" Maybe people were so used to them venting out the front they got confused.
That coppertone one is very interesting. Have never seen that one either.
I must have a gap of time when it comes to Creda machines. I remember the ones with vents in the door up to like the one I just got then The slanted fascia ones but with the lint filter in the door and then all I remember are the early 90's ones. I did have a slanted front washer about 5 years ago but it was badged Electra. Electronic 1150 or 1100 I think it was. Ended up being scrapped and I did keep the fascia but sadly dumped that when we moved house. Never got a picture of that either. Why with many of my machines that came and went I did not photograph them to keep as history I will never know.
The machine came from a house clearance. When I saw it it was filthy. Covered in bits of food and who knows what but when I looked at the drum I could tell it was going to be a good one.I still was not sure though what the reversing was like. I knew the reversamat that I had that Mike now owns reversed every minute (I think) and so I hoped they still kept the 1 minute reversing. I can say when I started the machine up and it did I was smiling from ear to ear (How sad)..lol It must have sat under a work surface for 25 years with hardly any use. You should have seen my face when the back came off and no lint. I had the vacuum at the ready to hoover up all the lint.
Im still amazed at it. Why buy a machine and not use it?
I now do not need to go round second hand appliance places / Charity shops to look for a Hoover dryer. The Creda is the main dryer now with the 6042 to keep it company.
I am though not going to be drying Jeans in it with the metal studs to chip the paint. Also I never use full heat so hopefully that may help also. Any items like that will be done in the 6042 where the enamel drum is much more resistant to chips.
I did do the ultimate test in it today for the reversing. I dried a duvet cover. Dried it perfectly with no balling or damp patches left.
Well ive written an essay so ill bugger off now
Oh before I go...How dare you remind me to clean the filter after each load!...Its a must and I always do in any dryer...The bloody cheek of it!..lol x
Mark
xx
matchboxpaul
Well-known member
Re the filter cleaning....
...just checking! lol.
Hmmmmmm. I honestly dont know about the date coding that you suggested. I dont know of a Creda date coding strategy, but yours does make sense.
The test would be for other Creda owners to see if a similar arrangement of numbers appear on their machines. Obviously, if the equivilant to your '03' was a '13' then we know we have a problem.
Me and rob care for two Creda dryers, but they are early 1970s examples - 400A Sensamat and a 275 compact. I will check, when we next see them.
You could check the ratings plate of your Compact 3 - see what appears on that. Be great to fathom another dating system.
Hoover = sorted
Hotpoint = sorted
were Creda to be sorted, that would only really leave Servis to fathom.
Paul
...just checking! lol.
Hmmmmmm. I honestly dont know about the date coding that you suggested. I dont know of a Creda date coding strategy, but yours does make sense.
The test would be for other Creda owners to see if a similar arrangement of numbers appear on their machines. Obviously, if the equivilant to your '03' was a '13' then we know we have a problem.
Me and rob care for two Creda dryers, but they are early 1970s examples - 400A Sensamat and a 275 compact. I will check, when we next see them.
You could check the ratings plate of your Compact 3 - see what appears on that. Be great to fathom another dating system.
Hoover = sorted
Hotpoint = sorted
were Creda to be sorted, that would only really leave Servis to fathom.
Paul
matchboxpaul
Well-known member
Model 37404 reversair 'front venting dryer'
matchboxpaul
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Model 37405 reversair 'rear venting dryer'
matchboxpaul
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and the pinnacle!
Model 37406 electronic sensamatic 'rear venting dryer'
Model 37406 electronic sensamatic 'rear venting dryer'
matchboxpaul
Well-known member
here is the vented version of your machine Mark.
Paul
Paul
matchboxpaul
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and another version they did, reusing the old 'autodry' name...
Thanks for all the extra info Paul!
I THINK I HAVE SOME GREAT NEWS!!!
It looks like Creda machines can be dated!
Just checked the Compact 3 and the serial number is 7804A so April 1978. This I think sounds right for the machine.
Looks like I may have actually provided some important information to the group at last!
I hope im right and its not just coincidence.
Mark
x
I THINK I HAVE SOME GREAT NEWS!!!
It looks like Creda machines can be dated!
Just checked the Compact 3 and the serial number is 7804A so April 1978. This I think sounds right for the machine.
Looks like I may have actually provided some important information to the group at last!
I hope im right and its not just coincidence.
Mark
x
hoovermatic
Well-known member
Zanussi
I have a Zanussi condenser dryer which I bought in 2000. I have always been pleased with it but for one reason, the reversing. Why is it so short!!! They must have tested it in their factories and noticed that it is not possible to successfully dry a duvet cover without removing it and unballing it frequently. If you don't you end up with a baked ball of fabric, with a wet centre!! I guess the reason I have kept it so long is because I rarely use it for drying clothes straight from the wash as I either line dry or dry indoors and finish in the dryer. For me it is more of an airing machine! Just as well isn't it? That Creda dryer looks as if it just came out the shop!!
I have a Zanussi condenser dryer which I bought in 2000. I have always been pleased with it but for one reason, the reversing. Why is it so short!!! They must have tested it in their factories and noticed that it is not possible to successfully dry a duvet cover without removing it and unballing it frequently. If you don't you end up with a baked ball of fabric, with a wet centre!! I guess the reason I have kept it so long is because I rarely use it for drying clothes straight from the wash as I either line dry or dry indoors and finish in the dryer. For me it is more of an airing machine! Just as well isn't it? That Creda dryer looks as if it just came out the shop!!
paulinroyton
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Creda Dryer
Hi Mark,
Your dryer looks great, you would think it was new, a good find mate. The Philco washer on this thread looks like a Bendix 7147, also a good machine.
As for the photo of the Electrolux dryer, I remember Electrolux making a washer, and I am sure they had a weird door boot/seat. I was living in Scotland when a friend of my mums had one of these machines.
Good luck with your new baby, lol.
Paul
Hi Mark,
Your dryer looks great, you would think it was new, a good find mate. The Philco washer on this thread looks like a Bendix 7147, also a good machine.
As for the photo of the Electrolux dryer, I remember Electrolux making a washer, and I am sure they had a weird door boot/seat. I was living in Scotland when a friend of my mums had one of these machines.
Good luck with your new baby, lol.
Paul
