GASP! Could this be a match for one of my Kenmore washers?

[turquoisedude]

I was not sure if this would be a match for my 65 LK washer or not. I had beenolding out to buy the dryer which had gone with the washer but the seller is probably getting annoyed with my calls... Ooops.
The price is a tad steep, but I would try my darndest to negotiate if this will match the washer!

Oh, and the model number is: #110.6608910

Now when/how should I tell hubby?? LOL

 

[combo52]

1966 Lady Kenmore Dryer

Hi Paul you missed it by one year, this is a great dryer however and it looks to be in great condition, is it gas or electric ?. This was the first LKM dryer with the new [ current ] style larger drum and greatly improved airflow.

 

[turquoisedude]

John, I didn't think to ask, but I have a feeling it's electric because the panel has the mention of 'soft heat' on it...
I'd really like to get the matching dryer for the washer though...

 

[appliguy]

Paul, Sears sold Soft Heat Gas Dryers too

my mom had a 1963 (Soft Heat's debut year btw) Model 70 Gas Soft Heat dryer. Soft Heat was a very simple feature. When you put the clothes in the dryer wet the dryer would come on full heat and as the clothes dried the heat input would reduce itself until the clothes were dry. On Soft Heat Dryers into at least the Early 70's you did not make a selection of temperature other than whether the heat was on or off because of the way the Soft Heat modulated the temperature. I believe in the gas dryer it was done with some type of needle or needle valve in the orifice of the burner. John LeFever......if I am mistaken please correct my mistakes.....PAT COFFEY

 

[combo52]

Soft Heat KM Dryers

Pat you are correct that it was a very simple dryer to use as you didn't have to make a heat selection. It was however an expensive feature to make and NO OTHER gas dryer ever employed this great technology. Montgomery Wards came closest on their Norge built TOL Her Majesty dryers in the mid 1960s with a two level gas burner and like the KM electric dryers they also used a dual heater element that stepped to the smaller element once the baulk of the moisture was gone from the clothes load..

 

[pdub]

Paul

I have that exact dryer along with the matching washer. They are 1966 models.

These are really nice machines and built like tanks. They weigh as much as a tank too!

I am currently using these in the house right now as I've started rotating machines in and out just for the fun factor.

Patrick

 

[danemodsandy]

Nice Find!

I'm sorry it doesn't match your washer; I had the same washer and never did find a matching dryer; they're very scarce, it seems.

 

[frigilux]

Wow, Patrick....I don't know whether I drool more over the '66 Lady Kenmore pair or the '68 Frigidaires. Both are beautiful sets.

 

[zipdang]

Patrick

Oh Patrick, the fact that you have that pair hooked up in the house makes me think I need to race over with my box of C-20 to wash a few things! Having seen them in person I can attest to how beautiful they are. Last I heard you had 1-18s in the house. I'll bet the KM's serene wooing is a big change from the GM's thumping.

 

[dishwasherfan]

My favorite childhood set.

HI Patrick, I hope you are well. I think that is the same model washing machine that redcarpetdrew brought to Kevin's for the west coast wash in. You have an awesome collection. Take care, Bob...

 

[pdub]

Hi Bob!

Yes, RCD's washer was coppertone but otherwise exact same one.

Thanks for the compliment and good to say hi to you.

Patrick

 

[pdub]

David,

Yes, bring that detergent over and we'll do some washing.

Hopefully you wont be hypnotized into a trance from the woo-woo sound!

Those 1-18's that were in the house are facing the corner in punishment for being disobedient! LOL

Patrick

 

[kenmoreguy89]

LOVE IT!!!

 

[philr]

Patrick, that's a nice set you got!

 

[pdub]

Thanks Phil,

I am usually a true blue Frigidaire guy but these turquoise LK's were too good to pass up. It's all about the color and the lighted consoles!

Patrick