Whirlpool Dryer Rescued from the Scrap Metal Yard.

[appliguy]

HEY LOUIE WHERE DO I SEND THE NEW KNOB FOR YOUR DRYER

My neighbor across the hall was getting rid of his 1977 compact laundry pair and I snagged the knob of the dryer for you. It has the proper markings although part of the word press in permeant press is a little worn off. Still the knob is in really decent shape.....just ell me where to send it ...PAT COFFEY

 

[kenmoreguy64]

GREAT thread Louie

I have really enjoyed reading this thread. There is something about saving an appliance from the trash, then enjoying it that to me is really satisfying to do myself, or read about someone else's triumph.

Great job on the dryers! I have so enjoyed looking at these and reading your updates that this little bugger saw fit to hop into my truck yesterday for the ride home. Thanks for the bit of inspiration. Not sure when I'll get to work on it, but it is home.

Gordon

 

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Thank you Pat!

<span style="font-size: medium;">A matching pair! Too bad I'm too far off or I would have rescued them myself. I'll sent you a PM. Thanks again!</span>

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Glad you're enjoying it Gordon!

<span style="font-size: medium;">Wow! That is a BEAUTY, and in avocado! Aren't they great "little" machines? What year is it? Looking forward in seeing your progress on it! </span>

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Whirlpool Dryer Update:

<span style="font-size: medium;">New Seal & Bearing assembly installed. </span>

 

 

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Owner's and shop manuals...

<span style="font-size: medium;">Anyone know where I can get the owner's and shop manuals for the Whirlpool and the Kenmore?</span>

 

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Kenmore motor sparked...

 

<span style="font-size: medium;">I decided to run the Kenmore sans drum and when I pushed the start button, a small spark came out of the motor. That's it, this motor is history. I wonder it being so loud (and running hot) was some sort of a warning. It seems ebay is the best place to get a brand new OEM Made in USA motor for $80 with free shipping. </span>

 

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Small Whirlpool Update...

<span style="font-size: medium;">Being the picky Virgo that I am, I decided to completely remove the motor, blower and shroud to give them a more detailed cleaning. </span>

 

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<span style="font-size: medium;">Now under the heating element, you can see the paper shielding (Asbestos?) is badly deteriorated. I've decided to completely remove it and replace it with a "L" shaped metal shield like being used on the Kenmore (See post #77).</span>

 

 

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<span style="font-size: medium;">Spiffy!</span>

 

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Dude, where did my motor go?

 

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That's it for now...

 

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Kenmore Updates:

 

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Kenmore Updates:

 

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Knobby goodness!

 

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Whirlpool Test Video

<span style="font-size: medium;">New rear seal installed. Is it me...or does the drum revolve faster now? </span>
 
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[whirlcool]

Nothing like a clean, clean dryer to quietly dry your clothes with maximum efficiency! Great job!

 

[DADoES]

 
Nice refurb!!

 

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Post #676758 should read WHIRLPOOL updates: Not Kenmore

<span style="font-size: medium;">Sorry about that. </span>

 

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<span style="font-size: medium;">Thanks Allen!</span>

<span style="font-size: medium;">Thanks DADoES!</span>

 

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Whirlpool, final reassembly.

 

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New heat shield made and installed.

 

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Final Test before closing it up.

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