new in box Kenmore dryer late 70's
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Whoa!!
I would LOVE to have that. Let's see if they still have it!! My Mom has the same model in Almond. It is a late 1982 build machine, and the model was available from 1981 to 1983 until the new EZ-loader door came out.
The Golden Wheat color was available until 1987-ish.
Gordon
I would LOVE to have that. Let's see if they still have it!! My Mom has the same model in Almond. It is a late 1982 build machine, and the model was available from 1981 to 1983 until the new EZ-loader door came out.
The Golden Wheat color was available until 1987-ish.
Gordon
sears9000
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Wow!
That should be put in a museum with a sign on it saying, "This is what a new Kenmore dryer looked like when they used to make them right!" Actually that does look like a late 70's model when they first went to the black panel on the console. It's a beautiful machine.
That should be put in a museum with a sign on it saying, "This is what a new Kenmore dryer looked like when they used to make them right!" Actually that does look like a late 70's model when they first went to the black panel on the console. It's a beautiful machine.
funktionalart
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That will not be for sale...
by this time tomorrow
by this time tomorrow
funktionalart
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We had that EXACT model and colour...
installed new in summer of '83. So odd to see that again all these years later.
installed new in summer of '83. So odd to see that again all these years later.
ovrphil
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Where do these things come from, flying saucers who mistook it for exotic energy source? 
bluejay
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Wow! I'm pretty sure this is the dryer my mom had, except theirs was almond. Hope someone snags this!
whitetub
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Beautiful. I would take it in a heartbeat. I am surprised there is no drum light.
fan-of-fans
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We had the same one in that Golden Wheat, and it was a good dryer. I remember the sunshine on the owners manual.
stricklybojack
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saw this too late
I left San Diego on Wednesday until next summer, otherwise this would have been my first vintage large appliance. Who made these for Sears Kenmore?
I left San Diego on Wednesday until next summer, otherwise this would have been my first vintage large appliance. Who made these for Sears Kenmore?
launderess
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Seem to recall seeing that dryer posted before in the "Shopper's Square" section.
dnastrau
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Kenmore made by Whirlpool
Hi stricklybojack:
This dryer was manufactured for Sears Kenmore by Whirlpool.
Andrew S.
Hi stricklybojack:
This dryer was manufactured for Sears Kenmore by Whirlpool.
Andrew S.
stricklybojack
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Thanks dnastrau
And can anyone tell if it is gas or electric? I have emailed the seller already but wondered if the pics told the tale.
And can anyone tell if it is gas or electric? I have emailed the seller already but wondered if the pics told the tale.
IT'S IN MY LAUNDRY ROOM
HI ALL
WELL HERE IT IS .. AFTER A 2 HOUR DRIVE (EACH WAY THE) THE NEW 1980'S KENMORE DRYER IS IN MY LAUNDRY ROOM.
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HI ALL
WELL HERE IT IS .. AFTER A 2 HOUR DRIVE (EACH WAY THE) THE NEW 1980'S KENMORE DRYER IS IN MY LAUNDRY ROOM.
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dustin92
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Beautiful! Friends of mine had the same model (or very similar) in white, and they got it used. They had it at least 10 years or more, and ran it, and ran it, and ran it some more. They used it until every last trace of paint was gone off the drum, and ran it some more, and through 2 or 3 moves. 50 minutes to dry a full load perfectly. They ran it until the timer quit, and ran it for at least a year with no timer. They finally sold it in a moving sale, moving into a house with newer appliances, but it was still running. Even the last time I used it (probably around 2007 or so), it still dried perfectly, and fast, even with no timer, and still sounded pretty good. There was a lot of paint worn off the top, and some rusty spots, but it still did the job and did it well. Pretty sure most of the paint had worn off the inner door as well. Since then, they have killed a GE dryer in less than 6 years. Flat out dead. Worn until there was nothing left to wear. If I could find one (in any color, really), I would gladly take it over the Maytag Performa we are using now , which takes forever to dry and is noisy. That dryer should outlast you and your kids if it's properly maintained!
WOW
WORK'S FLAWLESSLY. HAVE NOT HAD A DRYER WITH A WORKING AUTO-DRY FOR YEAS. THANKS AGAIN FOR THE HEADS UP
WORK'S FLAWLESSLY. HAVE NOT HAD A DRYER WITH A WORKING AUTO-DRY FOR YEAS. THANKS AGAIN FOR THE HEADS UP
whitetub
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Don't use that Bounce. Throw it out. If you want to keep your dryer like new.
norgeway
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One things for sure..
You will never have to buy another dryer!!!!!That thing should last you many many years!!
You will never have to buy another dryer!!!!!That thing should last you many many years!!
Congrats Rob, you will enjoy that dryer. As I mentioned above, my Mom got hers like this in late December 1982. We installed it with a washer in January 1983. It has been going ever since. It now dries just for her but there were a number of years that it dried for four of us, then twenty years or more for Mom and my Dad.
I put an idler, belt and rollers in it maybe ten years ago, but it runs largely like new. I bought the same thing new in 1986 except with no signal adjustment. I never realized how functionally great these dryers are until I found this site, but then I quickly realized that we've had few if any complaints out of our machines all these years...just properly dried clothes with no issues.
I hope you can say the same with yours after while.
Gordon
I put an idler, belt and rollers in it maybe ten years ago, but it runs largely like new. I bought the same thing new in 1986 except with no signal adjustment. I never realized how functionally great these dryers are until I found this site, but then I quickly realized that we've had few if any complaints out of our machines all these years...just properly dried clothes with no issues.
I hope you can say the same with yours after while.
Gordon
whirlcool
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One of the most reliable dryers ever made. Ours is a WP TOL electronic model we bought in Feb 1993. All I do is pop the covers every three years and vacuum it out.
It has never needed any repairs. The belt, interior drum light bulb and everything else are the originals from when it arrived from the factory. And it still dries clothing to near perfection every time it's used.
To be honest, I would not be surprised if this dryer outlasts us!
It has never needed any repairs. The belt, interior drum light bulb and everything else are the originals from when it arrived from the factory. And it still dries clothing to near perfection every time it's used.
To be honest, I would not be surprised if this dryer outlasts us!
redcarpetdrew
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Congrats!
As someone who has found a NIB 60's dryer, I know the absolute thrill of being the first one to hook it up and dry the first load! Good feeling, isn't it? Looks great!
RCD
As someone who has found a NIB 60's dryer, I know the absolute thrill of being the first one to hook it up and dry the first load! Good feeling, isn't it? Looks great!
RCD
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