What happened in this dryer????

[joelippard]

I agree

these dryers are well made, but it takes them a little longer than some others. There is a noticable difference in dry time between mine and the 1-18 dryer.

 

[maytagwc401]

The Whirlpool with the stationary back have been in production since the late 60's. That's like 40 years. I don't see anything wrong with that design. The hot air comes in the drum on the side where the clothes have already started to tumble down, and the lint is removed where the clothes are climbing up the drum. I think they are extremely efficient. I dry big loads of clothes (like jeans and t-shirts, socks, underwear, sweatpants) in the 6.5 cubic foot model, using Low Heat auto cycle.(no moisture sensor). And the machine stops by itself in about 55 minutes, and everything is dry. Using low heat. I think they are great machines.

 

[kinnakeettom]

JeffG pegged it. poor vent and a painted surface.
repaint and drum and bulkhead good as new

 

[kenmorekeith]

Long dry time

This is my Dryer a 2year old Maytag 7.5 cubic ft drum Made by whrilpool.Its one of the best dryers I have ever had next to my kenmore. I love kenmore dryers and hane owned them for years and never do I have long dry times.

 

[soberleaf]

actually i like the idea

of having a washer and dryer on the front porch, i see that in the country once in awhile around here also. but then again i was never one to really give a sh*t what anyone thinks, especially when it concerns what i do! and if i lived in a mobile home (aka trailer) and i wanted a washer in the front yard i would do it! critics be damned!

i have that model dryer, i got it at a yard sale for 10 bucks a couple years ago and i use it as my main dryer. i have 3 dryers and that portable whirlpool model is my favorite! it can be run on 120 or 240 and i have used it both ways. 240 volts is better ofcourse! quicker at least. the tub on mine is not in nearly as bad a shape but has several areas where it is starting to show it's age also.

that tub is a rusty looking but hey, i would use it, even to the point of putting my clothes in it (gasp!!!) it's not that bad! there are a lot of people who are not fortunate enough to even have a dryer and would probably love to have little dryer, rusty tub and all.! if i wanted it i would buy it and use it just as it is. who cares what anyone else thinks about it!