Thread Number: 27167
PANK Maytag 640W
[Down to Last]

automaticwasher.org's exclusive eBay Watch:
scroll >>> for more items --- [As an eBay Partner, eBay may compensate automaticwasher.org if you make a purchase using any link to eBay on this page]
Post# 417257   2/21/2010 at 01:31 (5,172 days old) by qsd-dan (West)        

qsd-dan's profile picture
I think this is a condenser dryer. Looks a little rough, but will probably clean up fairly well.

CLICK HERE TO GO TO qsd-dan's LINK on New York Craigslist





Post# 417320 , Reply# 1   2/21/2010 at 10:23 (5,171 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)        
MAYTAG DRYER

combo52's profile picture
That model # should be a water condensing dryer one look @ the back will confirm whether it has the 3" exhaust port on the lower left rear that it would have if its not a water dryer. It doesn't have the little access door on top so its not a gas dryer. I have a white MT water condenser dryer just like this one, Tom found it aprox 15 yrs ago @ an estate sale. I fully restored it when we got it and all the mechenal pts were still available it works great drying a normal in about an hour. Its quiet doesn't heat up the room or spew lint around, and uses about 20 gallons of cold an hour. All though the seller is very wrong about any pts being still available for this dryer it would still make a great addition to some ones MT collection who has great mechanical ability Ben. The dryer would date from about 1956-1959 its defiantly not a HOH dryer.

Post# 417377 , Reply# 2   2/21/2010 at 15:56 (5,171 days old) by qsd-dan (West)        
It's official!!

qsd-dan's profile picture
According to the chart Ben graciously scanned sometime ago, the 640W IS a water condensation dryer!

Post# 417388 , Reply# 3   2/21/2010 at 17:51 (5,171 days old) by appnut (TX)        

appnut's profile picture
Wonder what a water film was versus water condensation type. Looks like they even had electronic control condensation dryers???

Post# 417512 , Reply# 4   2/22/2010 at 08:03 (5,170 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)        
MT WATER DRYERS

combo52's profile picture
The water film type dryer did not have a blower and the water just ran down the inside of the outer shell like a GE combo. I have one of these also that matches the original style AMP washer I nave never tried it out yet but I am sure the later style condenser dryer would work much better. Not the least of witch the earlier one had no lint filter it did have a clean out trap in the drum but it could be a mess or end up with a clogged water pump. Kind of like the messy early Frigidare Filtrator dryers. When manufacturers first started making dryers they hadn't figured out all these problems like lint and exhaustion etc.

Post# 418004 , Reply# 5   2/23/2010 at 19:55 (5,169 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)        
I WONDER IF ANY BODY IS GOING TO GET THIS DRYER

combo52's profile picture
This dryer is really rare and is probably the best condenser dryer ever built in the US I hope some one goes for it. I wouldn't let the price scare you I bet you could do a lot better.

Post# 418381 , Reply# 6   2/25/2010 at 07:56 (5,167 days old) by Tomturbomatic (Beltsville, MD)        

It looks like it was kept in a very damp cellar.


Forum Index:       Other Forums:                      



Comes to the Rescue!

The Discuss-o-Mat has stopped, buzzer is sounding!!!
If you would like to reply to this thread please log-in...

Discuss-O-MAT Log-In



New Members
Click Here To Sign Up.



                     


automaticwasher.org home
Discuss-o-Mat Forums
Vintage Brochures, Service and Owners Manuals
Fun Vintage Washer Ephemera
See It Wash!
Video Downloads
Audio Downloads
Picture of the Day
Patent of the Day
Photos of our Collections
The Old Aberdeen Farm
Vintage Service Manuals
Vintage washer/dryer/dishwasher to sell?
Technical/service questions?
Looking for Parts?
Website related questions?
Digital Millennium Copyright Act Policy
Our Privacy Policy