Maytag PDE-700 dryer in PANK!

[turquoisedude]

I came across an ad in some local on-line classifieds for a Maytag dryer in pink and I finally got a chance to go see it last night. It's kinda interesting, but I don't think it's for me. If it had been a set, well, I'd probably be posting a thread about how hubby finally threw me out... lol
Seriously, though, if anyone might be interested in this dryer, let me know.
Overall, it was in decent shape - cabinet good but with some paint marks on one side. The vent port was on the right side of the cabinet instead of the back. Drum looked great and turned freely (I think the belt was a bit stiff). The current owner said it was working perfectly but has been unable to use it since she moved to her current home. I can understand that because the machine is really wide (30 inches!); I know I couldn't fit it in our laundry alcove in Montreal - much to hubby's delight... I asked the owner if the console lit up and she said she didn't think so.
A couple of questions, just for my own curiosity:
- What year would this model have been made?
- On the control panel, there are two small, round pushbuttons (one red, one black) - was that for the console light? If not, what are they for?
- What would be a fair price for a machine like this?? The owner said the price was to be discussed (That usually means that they expect thousands....)
I have photos if anyone is interested but they are too big to post and I don't have a lot of time to play with them unfortunatley!

 

[rickr]

Does it look like these?

If so, the dryer lights up. I would snag it. You can always find the matching washer later.

Paul, these are from 1958, and I LOVE them. The Halo of Heat dryer is great. Very well built and quiet.

 

[rickr]

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The dryers were much wider than the washer during this time. Why, I do not know. But they were built like tanks, and they make a beautiful set that will last and last. No collection should be without a set of old Maytags. I would go for it!

 

[rickr]

I paid $300.00 for these, unrestored. They had sat in a basement in Michigan for 30+ years unused.

The red button turns the lights on, and the black button turns them off. You have to hold the button in for a couple seconds. (no starter)

 

[revvinkevin]

Wow Rick, those are REALLY beautiful!!!!!

Yes Paul I agree, if the seller does not want a bajillion dollars for it, GRAB IT! Even if only to hold it for someone else here! Also, yes, photos please!

 

[turquoisedude]

$300 for the set?!?

Wow, Rick, that was a deal! I haven't found any single appliance under $300 here in Canada,well ever!!
My concern is finding the matching washer - I've never seen anything like that locally and well, I think I spent more on freight charges in the last couple of years than most people spend on their entire collection! lol
I am suspicious that the seller is going to want a lot - she had a number of used CD's for sale also at $10 (they weren't exactly selling)...
Oh, and the control panel has the same three pushbuttons on the right hand side - Air Fluff, Wash and Wear, and Regular. I figured out that was the heat selection all by myself! lol
How very odd that the dryer was wider than the washer... Thought only GE did that!!

 

[turquoisedude]

Got an email from the seller

She noticed I was kinda lukewarm about the dryer, so she said she'd make me a "special price" - $700! I said, "Yeah Right, thanks and good luck"...
Reminds me of the Simpson's episode when Old Mrs. Glick is selling her candy dish for $80 at the neighborhood garage sale!

 

[kenmore81]

Turquise

Alot of brand if not all (I think)had 24" washers and 27" dryers. Im unsure wich ones had 30" models. Im thinking Philco,GE,and Bendix had 30" washer/dryer combos. I could be wrong tho lol.
Kenny

 

[kenmore81]

Btw

Nice set Rick, and yes 700 $ is a little much mabe if they were NOS lol

 

[turquoisedude]

Actually, I might have considered $700 for a set (and at that price they'd still have to be working!), but just the dryer?? Not bloody likely!!!