Portable Kenmore Dryer I Don't Recognize...

[bellalaundry]

I found this on Kijiji. I don't think I've ever seen one like this before. If I'm not mistaken, it looks a bit "Hooverish".

The condition looks great!

Guy

http://www.kijiji.ca/v-washer-dryer...more-works-well-delivery-available/1147372482

 

[centenialguy]

Hmm,

I've not seen that in the states. Maybe only sold By Simpson-Sears and imported from Japan, or Europe.

 

[panthera]

I saw a lot of them in Italy

throughout the 70's and early '80s.

A dryer in Italy, I know, I know.

They used a several-segment carbon based bushing in the front as a bearing for the drum and a very thin belt to drive the fan off of a second pulley on the back of the drum.

Very simple and worked quite well.

 

 

[vacerator]

panthera,

well, you could have invited me along to Italy. (smiling)