Whirlpool Washer - White - $50 (Creswell)

[ovrphil]

Is this a BD or DD - I'm trying to distinguish by the bottom - so it looks like a BD.

http://eugene.craigslist.org/app/4399428576.html

 

[whirlcool]

This is a BD machine, you can always tell by the smaller lid. Looks like a 70's model.

 

[washdaddy]

Also, besides the size of the lid a definite give away is the lid handle...If it's metal it's BD absolutely. That machine is from the mid 70's.

 

[ovrphil]

thanks guys -is there any time when it might be harder to distinguish BD from DD or is it always one of a few different outside features? I'm imagining that sometimes, there are some fine lines, but maybe not with the Whirlpools.

 

[whirlykenmore78]

Another way to tell BD from DD

is that the cabinet is wider. 29" VS 27". This is especially noticeable when next to a dryer. If it is a top filter WP made dryer the BD will be the same width. If next to most other dryers it will be wider. For a DD it will match the width of most dryers EXCEPT the top filter WP.
WK78

 

[DADoES]

 
Early direct-drive machines were 24" width.