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What can you tell me about this Hotpoint dryer?
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Post# 835124   8/4/2015 at 22:10 (3,158 days old) by Davy1063 (Pennsylvania)        

At our church's summer camp, we have this dryer that works amazingly well for its age. What can you tell me about it? I have attached a picture of the console as well as the model and serial number plate.

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Post# 835139 , Reply# 1   8/5/2015 at 05:59 (3,158 days old) by brucelucenta ()        

I can tell you that it is probably from the late 60's. The washer that matched it was a solid tub one.

Post# 835145 , Reply# 2   8/5/2015 at 06:33 (3,158 days old) by davy1063 (Pennsylvania)        

This wasn't part of the "Lady Executive" line was it? I couldn't believe how quiet it ran and how quickly it dried. I wish the matching washer was with it, it's paired up with a newer Speed Queen washer.

Post# 835161 , Reply# 3   8/5/2015 at 08:43 (3,158 days old) by peteski50 (New York)        
Hotpoint!

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Does look like a pre GE dryer can we see a closeup of the console and the interior.
I presume it is a electric model?
Thanks Peter




Post# 835164 , Reply# 4   8/5/2015 at 09:07 (3,158 days old) by davy1063 (Pennsylvania)        

Hi Peter!

Yes, I included a picture of the console with the same picture of the model/serial tag (it's photo 2 of 2). I was wondering if by the serial number we could determine the date of manufacture. It is an electric dryer that we use at our church summer camp.

thanks!

Dave


Post# 835194 , Reply# 5   8/5/2015 at 12:01 (3,157 days old) by pulltostart (Mobile, AL)        
1971

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Would be my best guess, based on the dryer plate and the information at this website.  The DLB1100 does show up in a 1970 Hotpoint catalog that I have, so the model could have been built for several years.

 

lawrence



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Post# 835204 , Reply# 6   8/5/2015 at 13:26 (3,157 days old) by bajaespuma (Connecticut)        
What Lawrence said

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This is a GE clone from one of the first years they "assimilated" Hotpoint washers and dryers. There was a recent post here with the same dryer that was for sale on one of the internet sites. It's a real Silhouette control panel/backsplash spliced onto a standard capacity GE dryer.

A real Taylor Avenue Hotpoint Silhouette dryer would be at least 31" wide; this one looks very 27". Also, unlike the even earlier dryer pictured below, this one has a GE knob on the control dial.


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Post# 835456 , Reply# 7   8/6/2015 at 20:28 (3,156 days old) by sambootoo (Moody, AL)        

I like it!! One of my favorite console designs.


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