tecnopolis
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Well Neptunes washers are quite common, so my goal of getting a heated or LCD model is still possible. The Crosley's however, are a rare breed, and thus may be something long term to obtain, but not impossible.
Maytag Neptune dryer restoration
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tecnopolis
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Might have to go back to the future and do a lil old skool. These "center dial" 'tags are way cheeeaper than either of those other two. This guy delivers and throws in a 30-day warranty.
The fastest way to get over a lost washer is to buy another!
The fastest way to get over a lost washer is to buy another!
tecnopolis
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Like finding out that little red Pontiac Solstice in the used car lot has been sold, then seeing a cherry '69 Catalina Convertible and driving off the lot in that. Except it has nothing to do with cars.
ovrphil
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who can argue with that analogy, except maybe one of my favorite Chinese proverbs:
A day of grief lasts longer than a month of joy.
I am just kidding over all this - wishing the new owners good luck with their new machines:
" Don't trip over the suds!"
A day of grief lasts longer than a month of joy.
I am just kidding over all this - wishing the new owners good luck with their new machines:
" Don't trip over the suds!"
tecnopolis
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Just some facts I posted in another thread that I wanted to include here for the archives.
"This is only 1 of 2 dedicated front load all-in-one platforms that are available in the market. That is that they are not stacked individual units with a mounting kit. The only other one available is Frigidaire. So that makes it unique. The official name is the Neptune "Super Stack", or SS for short.
If there is something wrong with it, it would only be the familiar Neptune issues, as the stackable unit didn't have repairs specific to it.
I was fortunate to find a neighbor getting rid of his and got it for free with some repair issues.
The price sticker I found on it from Sears had a retail price of almost 2k.
Here is a page from a dealer price book I have."
"This is only 1 of 2 dedicated front load all-in-one platforms that are available in the market. That is that they are not stacked individual units with a mounting kit. The only other one available is Frigidaire. So that makes it unique. The official name is the Neptune "Super Stack", or SS for short.
If there is something wrong with it, it would only be the familiar Neptune issues, as the stackable unit didn't have repairs specific to it.
I was fortunate to find a neighbor getting rid of his and got it for free with some repair issues.
The price sticker I found on it from Sears had a retail price of almost 2k.
Here is a page from a dealer price book I have."
tecnopolis
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.Evil forces at work.
tecnopolis
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I went to lowes the other afternoon and priced out all the pieces I would need in addition to the dryer conversion kit that yougitunes was gracious enough to send me to run my dryer off of LP.
I may or may not run 2 dryers off this supply, so this is for a single appliance hook-up.
First I wanted a fuel level gauge. $12.99.
I may or may not run 2 dryers off this supply, so this is for a single appliance hook-up.
First I wanted a fuel level gauge. $12.99.
tecnopolis
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Next, I need a pressure regulator. $19.99.
tecnopolis
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..I would prefer to keep the gas cylinder as far away as possible from the dryer for no other reason than for my peace of mind.
A 10 ft. extension hose runs $18.99
This is optional, I'm sure heat is not going to be an issue for the cylinder as the area near the dryer won't get any hotter than the underside of a barbecue grill which is where ours sits. So it's just precautionary and it allows me some flexibility on where to place the cylinder weather it be outside or just farther away from the dryer than the short hose that comes with the regulator kit above.
A 10 ft. extension hose runs $18.99
This is optional, I'm sure heat is not going to be an issue for the cylinder as the area near the dryer won't get any hotter than the underside of a barbecue grill which is where ours sits. So it's just precautionary and it allows me some flexibility on where to place the cylinder weather it be outside or just farther away from the dryer than the short hose that comes with the regulator kit above.
tecnopolis
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I also will need to buy a special adapter that allows you to connect the LP hose to the standard gas fitting on the back of the appliance. It wasn't in stock, but I'll be back to check it out once they get them in and add the cost to the equation.
Apparently, they are quite popular in the area for the fish camps and lake houses around the area.
And of course I will need an LP cylinder which runs $45, or $23 with exchange.
I don't know how many drying cycles I will get out of a standard cylinder, so the key is to keep track of how much drying i do first couple of cylinders to gauge it's cost.
Apparently, they are quite popular in the area for the fish camps and lake houses around the area.
And of course I will need an LP cylinder which runs $45, or $23 with exchange.
I don't know how many drying cycles I will get out of a standard cylinder, so the key is to keep track of how much drying i do first couple of cylinders to gauge it's cost.
tecnopolis
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On a lighter note... I got an unusual Maytag keepsake.
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ovrphil
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When you finally convert to propane, and use the dryer on a regular basis(if you plan that)...would you post how long you went between propane refills and costs to refill from initial to second refill. Or maybe you have an idea already?
I've seen that character on tv, somewhere on the campaign trail...maybe in a debate. Beware the eyes lies.
I've seen that character on tv, somewhere on the campaign trail...maybe in a debate. Beware the eyes lies.
Alex.....you may find the pieces cheaper at a plumbing supply store than Lowes or HomoDepot.....most times they are......and handsome/helpful pros that give great advice........shop and compare.....good luck
just a thought!.......
let us know how you make out.....
just a thought!.......
let us know how you make out.....
tecnopolis
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Yogi, I'm going to take your advice and shop around now that I have a base line of what the costs are more or less.
Earlier in this thread I spoke of the Neptune riser, yea or nae. .
I found this on the web and although they look like they fit, it's not really doing it for me. Looks a little top-heavy.
Take a look.
Earlier in this thread I spoke of the Neptune riser, yea or nae. .
I found this on the web and although they look like they fit, it's not really doing it for me. Looks a little top-heavy.
Take a look.
tecnopolis
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I picked these up recently to ad a little flair to some of the Maytags. It's a mixture of old and new style badges, some limited editions referring to Maytag celebrating it's centennial.
Unless your on a cement floor, the drawer risers can wobble excessively, and does look a little strange for this setup.....
probably why the original is a short platform.....
probably why the original is a short platform.....
tecnopolis
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This part is to blame for the "windowless" Neptunes
..The vibration damper suspended inside the Neptune Washer door.
..The vibration damper suspended inside the Neptune Washer door.
