Kenmore Dryer 1972

[toploader55]

I picked up a 1972 Kenmore Dryer. The only thing wrong was the door cables were broke, and the door wouldn't stay closed. I hooked her up for a test run and everything is fine except for a little whiring noise as the drum rotates, and the timer is making a sort of intermintenet,rhythemic "grunting" sound. Should I or is there a lubricant for the timer ?

 

[toploader55]

Another shot

Twice the capacity of what I had

 

[toploader55]

The Washer,

I hate that washer. Short stroke and beats the crap out of my clothes. The Gentle wash doesn't turn anything over. Would love a Nice Old kenmore,Speed Queen, or Maytag Center Control (Ohhhhhhh) with lighted controls.

 

[toploader55]

Inside Shot

The Teminator

 

[appnut]

Eddie, that dryer is newer than 1972. More like 1974 or 1975 when that control panel style came out. I had a DD Kenmore, I called it the Shredmore. I did most things on gentle, but only put between 3/4 & 7/8 full max just so there'd be rollover.

 

[toploader55]

Well,

You're right... I got the Model number wrong...It's 76069130.
But anyway, It's a neat dryer. Hate the Washer as you all ready know. Nothin' like genuine Wood Grain Paneling on the top of the Control Panel

 

[jmm63]

Hey Eddie!!! I have the matching washer to your new dryer in my garage. Its in Almond though. 70 Series. Sadly, its the landlords and I put it in storage when I moved in and brought my own. But should something happen I'll keep you in mind and you can make another trip down here to get yet another vintage machine!

 

[appliguy]

Appnut....try 1976 or newer

Sears did not come out with that panel until 1976 (the year of my birth). PAT COFFEY

 

[rp2813]

I think it's even newer than 1976. IIRC in 1976 they were still using the panels that had various combos of green and rust with gold on the timer dial and simulated woodgrain for the right and left sides of the panel. The black panels came along towards the end of 70's but can't say exactly when.

 

[DADoES]

When I saw the first pic, before reading any of the responses, my thoughts were early 1980s. What's the serial number?

 

[kenmoreguy64]

All, and especially to Toploader....

The folks who said that dryer was newer than a '72 are correct. That panel design first debuted in fall of '75 as '76 models on at least 7 or 8 different models. They were made like that essentially unrevised in appearance until 1981 when the print style was changed but not the panel itself. The earliest washer I ever ever worked on with that panel was made in October 1975.

Here's maybe some good news for you Toploader: I have two white matches to your dryer and they need good homes. One is a 1977 model (which is great because they had the tall centerpost still) and the other is a 1980 model. Both are nearly identical except the '77 has a Penta-vane agi and the '80 has a DA. They both have 2.95 cu. ft tubs vs. your DD washer's 2.4 or 2.5. Both are 2-speed, 4-cycle (Normal, Perm Press, Delicate and Pre-wash), three levels and temps - basically about what you have in your current washer.

Neither have been used in many years, but have been in indoor storage. One I got from Sears when they were giving me and my buddy all their haul-backs, and the other was a neighbor's who was thrilled to give it to me when she replaced her dryer and got a whole set.

Because of the enjoyment I've gleaned from this site the last month or so, I have gone nuts with my washer fascination (which had been dormant other than doing my own laundry) since the later 90s. I will be trying to find good homes for all the belt-drives I have and would love for one of the newer models like these to go to someone who'd appreciate it.

It may be very wrong of me to post this suggestion here, and if so, I apologize. I don't normally suggest to people that they get my stuff. If you want, you can send me an e-mail and I can tell you more about what I have. I am not quite ready to start working on these yet, as it's still chilly here in Charlotte (it was in the upper teens last night) so my garage floor would give me a quick case of "numb-butt", LOL. However, once it warms up I would be glad to help you find a washer you're happy with that should last you a good while even as a daily driver...and you'll know it's been lovingly looked at by someone who cares.

TTFN everyone - enjoy the day!

 

[kenmoreguy64]

Actually....

Upon closer examination of your pics - I realize that my second dryer is that model, or very similar to it.

I bought it originally for my sister (who is somewhat hard on stuff) when she got out of college. She asked me if she could borrow my nearly new and cherished three year old 1986 Kenmores since they were in storage at the time. I essentially said "NFW" but felt guilty, so I bought her a rebuilt 1979 washer from one guy and the dryer from another. The guy I got my dryer from became a quick friend of mine, and was my mentor in helping me over some getting-started hurdles with belt-drive repair and rebuilding. I essentially owe years of fun and enjoyment and a good friendship to that dryer I bought from him.

My sister was done with it in late 2000, after 11 years of use, and not wanting it to go bye-bye, I put it in my storage building. Last summer I got it out because my new house was built to my spec with two w/d hookups. I'm using that dryer again alongside my 1985 belt-drive that I basically assembled out of used parts that were too good to throw away but used enough that I didn't want to warranty them in a washer I sold someone. I've put a new thermostat, new rollers and an idler in it - it hums now like new.

The grumbling you hear in the timer is common in dryers of this era and is simply the clock part of the timer churning away. They don't make that noise from the factory, but do once they get some miles on them. I don't think it's anything to worry about, however the timer was still available from WP last time I checked.

My dryer is a 1976 model (60 series) made in late 1977. Yours is probably of similar vintage.

G

 

[toggleswitch1]

She drove a Pymouth Satelite at the speed of light.

Nice catch!

Perhaps a dual-action cork-screw agitator would reduce the effects of that ridiculousness that is a short arc and rapid speed........

 

[funguy10]

GASP!! That washer was our same old washer which I can now see is 1972 dated! What is its model number?

 

[funguy10]

O.K. Ours had 3 water level settings and had a Dual-Action Agitator.

 

[toploader55]

Hey Toggle

Nice B52's verse.

 

[toggleswitch1]

he he !

 

[kenmoreguy64]

Part of the problemm with the "beating" of the clothes in that particular DD blender is the tub height and diameter. That is the medium sized tub - the effects of that transmission, at least I think, are less pronounced in a super capacity model that is wider but not any taller. Clothes have more room to spread out and get away from those spastic vanes.

 

[kenmoreguy64]

You asked about the model number

The model numbers of the two I have are: 110.72774110 and 110.72980100. The first is a 70 series, and the second is an 80, but both are essentially the same, one a 77 model and the other a 79.

The 79 has "ENERGY SAVER" over the temp and level selectors as I guess this become a late 70s/80s buzz word.