Whirlpool Portable Dryer Model LXE4900

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<span style="font-size: medium;">Just when I thought I was done with compact, vintage dryers, this one showed up last night. Now I have no more use for another dryer, but I just couldn't bare the thought of it going to the crusher. So without further ado, I present  Mr Coppertone:</span>

 

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[yogitunes]

See.....I put the WHAMMY curse on you....once you get one....more follow!....it never fails!

but that is cute.....

 

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<span style="font-size: medium;">If I am reading the code correctly, he was manufactured in 1972. I plugged it in, the the motor runs, and the heating element started to warm up, but the drum did not move. It moves freely with my hand though. So I suspect a snapped drum belt. </span>I know, I know, I need  another project like I need another hole in my head. Needless to say, hubby was not pleased.

 

Nevertheless, I  think this one is going to need far less TLC that the Harvest Gold Whirlpool. Even though it's older, it seems like it saw far less use. The drum is immaculate. Stay tuned!

 

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<span style="font-size: medium;">LOL Martin, you naughty boy! I ought to put you over my knee and spank you.</span>

 

[yogitunes]

Oh PLEASE!

Don't make promises one can't keep!

 

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Oh PUUUULEEEESE!

 

<span style="font-size: medium;">You know what I REALLY want next Martin don't ya'? A nice Kenmore Elite (Calypso) pair in white. LOL! </span>

 

[yogitunes]

I'll add you to the list.....I think there is more of a demand for these now then when they were in production....

http://reading.craigslist.org/app/4027359587.html

 

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I saw that ad earlier...

 

<span style="font-size: medium;">That's exactly what I am looking for. I want to lessen the the load on the Maytag and move up to a full sized 220V dryer.  You're partly to blame for the demand Martin. After seeing yours in action, everyone wants a set!</span>

 

[gansky1]

That's a cute model - color and graphics are great. It does look well cared for and rather low-use. I love that it says "Portable" - just in case.

 

[tomturbomatic]

Very nice find.

Salvador del secador

 

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<span style="font-size: medium;">Well this one isn't that "portable", no casters. I guess they were replaced at one time.</span>

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<span style="font-size: medium;">The filter is shot, and the housing is warped. Let the ordering begin. </span>

 

 

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<span style="font-size: medium;">Well I got around to removing the rear panel. YIKES!</span>

 



 

<span style="font-size: medium;">There's a good 1/8" of lint and dust on that pan.</span>

 



 

<span style="font-size: medium;">Notice how thick the power cord is. At first I thought it was after market, but it seems original. The plug however is not. </span>

 



 

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[washdaddy]

Considering the state of your holy filter...

The back could have been in much worse condition. Does look too cute for words though. Just one quick question. Is it my imagination or has the door handle and door hinges been painted? I would have anticipated them being chrome colored or silver, not the matching color of cabinet coppertone.

 

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<span style="font-size: medium;">The hinges for '72 were of a different design than the '74 model that I have. And 74's were chrome plated. The hinges of the '72 are a superior design. They don't let the door swing all the way and bang against the cabinet. They're also invisible when the door is closed, giving a tidier appearance. As for the handles, they were body colored for '74 as well. Here's the link for the 1974 Whirlpool and a 1987 Kenmore:</span>

 

http://www.automaticwasher.org/cgi-bin/TD/TD-VIEWTHREAD.cgi?45817_4

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<span style="font-size: medium;">After a quick vacuuming, it's beginning to look a little better.</span>

 



 



 



 

<span style="font-size: medium;">Two things I've noticed here, half of the blower housing is in (black) plastic. Unlike the '74 which is all metal. Now there's a switch, replacing plastic with metal. And another odd thing, notice under the the heating element housing. There is no asbestos heat shield like in the '74 model, nor a metal shield like the '87 model. </span>

 



 

 

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<span style="font-size: medium;">Popped the top off today.</span>

 

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<span style="font-size: medium;">The timer is filthy.</span>

 



 

<span style="font-size: medium;">The belt is not broken, in fact looks kinda new. It certainly is not attached to the motor or the pulley. </span>

 



 



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<span style="font-size: medium;">After a quick vacuum.</span>