What washer matches my Whirlpool Imperial Series dryer?

[mom11]

I have this gas dryer I got a few months ago at the Restore. I can't find the model # on it. It says "Whirlpool Super Capacity Imperial 6 Cycle Infinite Temp". I'm not at all sure of the age. It may not be that old at all but it had an older look to it with a little splash of chrome. I would like to find a washer to match it but it would help to know which one or at least what year it is.
Thanks in advance.

Please forgive the linty mess in the pics.

 

[DADoES]

 
Open the door, look around the face of the loading port, model tag should be there.

 

[mom11]

Well, I feel like an...

idiot! Thanks, DADoES, I was looking all over the BACK of the dryer, not the front. Anyhow, the model # is LG7801XSW1. I plugged those numbers into the google and all that came up were modern whirlpool dryers with different model #s. So still at a loss here.

 

[yogitunes]

that looks to be about a 1986-88 model......a match would be of course a direct drive version, and fortunately it would have to be an "Imperial" as well for a matched set....

Imperial was TOL for the electro mechanical versions, next step down would be a "Supreme"....

from there down, no name given, those were MOL to basic models....

check out this site, enter in both the model and serial for exact date of manufacturer.....

http://www.appliance411.ca/service/date-code.php

 

[mom11]

Hmmm...here is the result for my model and serial #.

Type: Dryer
Country: USA
Model: LG7801XSW1
Serial: M92212966
Note! This product could have been manufactured on multiple dates. Personal assistance may be needed to date the product more accurately.
According to the serial number this product may have been manufactured in Marion, OH, May of 1979 or 1989.
Based on the model number supplied, this product design may have been introduced to the marketplace in 1987 or 2006 in which case the closest date indicated by the serial number may be the actual manufacturing date for this product.

 

[ovrphil]

Maybe this one near Lansing? Whirlpool washer - $40 (webberv

Might be a match? Whirlpool washer - $40 (webberville)

http://lansing.craigslist.org/app/5219634330.html

 

[mom11]

thanks, ovrphil

I was looking at that one (it's in my state) but the part where it says. "a little rusty and the sides are starting to come off" kind of turned me away. "Little rusty" is not too bad but the "sides are starting to come off" is a deal breaker for the husband, who unfortunately, does not share my appreciation for older appliances. There do seem to be a few around if I open up my search to all of Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana.

I'd really like to get the Imperial version if I can.

 

[mom11]

contacted the seller on this one

waiting to hear back. I'll let ya'll know what happens.

http://annarbor.craigslist.org/app/5235677465.html

 

[mom11]

contacted the seller on this one

waiting to hear back. I'll let ya'll know what happens.

http://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/app/5205309661.html

 

[goatfarmer]

I would want to know what they mean by "sides are coming off". The average person doesn't know how to remove a Whirlpool DD cabinet, so they try to pry the back loose. It just might need the cabinet reset, a 5 minute or so job.

 

[DADoES]

 
Mom11, it was manufactured 22nd week of 1989 per the serial.  1979 would be a different control console style.

S in the model number indicates 1987 model-year, so production apparently continued for a while.
G and 1 indicates gas.  Electric would be LE and 7800.
780 indicates Imperial model line.
X indicates domestic dryer.
W = white color
1 = engineering change

 

[yogitunes]

usually sure clue, but a bit puzzling on this one......

an Imperial washer would usually come with push buttons for the temp, most times 5

a Supreme would have only 4 water temp selections....

but interesting, the dryers 'push to start' button would usually be the same shape as the push buttons on the washer......odd how some things change about

keep us posted as to what you find.....

 

[washdaddy]

that one machine you checked out in Milford isn't a direct drive machine btw it's a belt drive machine. That other set you checked out is direct drive that's in Ann Arbor. It looks like the cap might be missing off the agitator and may not be a dual action agitator which would give you a better turnover with large loads but can't be sure because of the poor picture quality.

 

 

[cycla-fabric]

I have that same model dryer and it works great, love the adjustable drying tempature, holds alot of wash from the matching DD washer. Get it as it will not disapoint you

Doug

 

[mom11]

I know this is probably a stupid ?...

but what are the advantages of the belt driven vs. the direct drive? If this is covered in another thread feel free to direct me there.

I am still waiting to hear back from sellers. One contacted me and said they were listing it for a friend and would pass on my # to her. Waiting........

THanks for the help on these so far. So is it worth pursuing the matching washer? Is it a good machine? Or should I hold out for a better matched set. I've always wanted a matched set and never had one. My birthday is coming up and I'd like to find something for that. But I have to tread lightly on the vintage machine thing on account of the husband. My dream machines are either older center dial Maytags or one of those Kenmore's I grew up with that had the waterfall filling thing. I loved watching that as a kid.

 

[DADoES]

 
The "old-style" belt-drive Whirlpools date to 1986 and earlier.  Replacement parts are limited due to the machines being out of production for nearly 30 years.

 

[yogitunes]

this should be the Imperial Match your looking for......in fact, a whole set.....

just a thought.....

http://flint.craigslist.org/app/5245822388.html

 

[yogitunes]

unless you want to go with something newer, yet colorful.....

for one thing, you can't beat a Kenmore/Whirlpool dryer for offering best wrinkle free results on just about every load.....like no other dryer in the world....its all part of that 'soft heat'.....

http://grandrapids.craigslist.org/app/5223078496.html

 

[appnut]

reply #16 washer

Doesn't that washer have a rocker switch to the right of the timer dial for extra rinse option?