Name That Part - Dryer Element?

[lorainfurniture]

We've been kicking this around for about a year now.
I think it's for a dryer but we did get an ancient electric stove from the 20's that had bake elements like this.

Any idea of what machine it's for or any part numbers for it?

Thanks

 

[turquoisedude]

Geez, my first instinct is saying Westinghouse (photo below is from my Canadian '53), but it could also be for one of the early 50s Whirlpool/Kenmore dryers (the ones that had a tubular shield for the element).   If it's the latter, I'd be interested!  I've got a '51 Kenmore dryer that looks like a train wreck and may need this...  

 

[cuffs054]

Maybe a dryer element for a GE Combo?

 

[revvinkevin]

 

 

Don't GE W/D combos use a cal-rod element?   I would think this type of element would be too flimsy for the moist environment (of any) washer/dryer combo.

 

[turquoisedude]

Kevin, you are correct - the GE Combos used calrod elements.  I'd have to guess the Philco-Bendix did, too but I've only ever torn into a GE... so far!! 

 

[cuffs054]

I'm looking forward to finding out what it does fit. The curve of the frame is interesting. Perhaps a mangle?

 

[combo52]

Early Electric Dryer Element

It could fit an early Hamilton, GE, Apex even a Maytag, but not a WP-KM, Norge, Bendix or Westinghouse. Quite a few early dryers used an element that looked like the one Eugene posted.

 

[henene4]

Do you have any way to measure its resistance so we could guestimate its wattage? This should clear up pretty well if it is for dryer or something else...

 

[lorainfurniture]

Heater Resistance

The resistance is about 9.9 - 10 ohms.

 

[henene4]

So, on 120V that would be roughly 1400W, on 240V something in the 5kW range if my math is correct.

That would match a dryer element.

 

[combo52]

Early Electric Dryer Element

This is diffidently a dryer heating element from an early American dryer.