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Thread Number: 69360
/ Tag: Vintage Dryers
What are the difference between Maytag DE712 and LDE713 dryers? |
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| Post# 922231 2/18/2017 at 18:23 (2,622 days old) by DangerBoy (Calgary, Alberta, Canada) | ||
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Hi, Can anyone tell me what the main differences and similarities between the Maytag 712 and 713 dryers are? Thanks in advance. | ||
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Post# 922236 , Reply# 1 2/18/2017 at 18:53 (2,622 days old) by appnut  (TX) |
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 Looking at two threads that have a DE712 dryer, it looks like both are electronic control dry. The 712 has 3 temps--regular, delicate, and air fluff as well as variable end of cycle signal There's also a start button. The timer dial controls degree of dryness and and perm press cycle has extended tumble press care. I found a basic control panel sketch on sears downloaded manuals and I had friends that had the LDE713. The panel had the same buttons for heat levels. There was also the start button and cycle signal level adjustment. The degree of dryness was also on the panel with three buttons--less dry, regular dry, and more dry. The cycle control dial has a "start" position for both the regular and perm press cycles. The press care on this dryer was optional at the end of the perm press cycle. the press care segment on both dryer models also served as the air fluff segment on the timer dial. All to the best of my recollection. My friends that had the LDE713 dryer originally had a set from the late 1970s that was an A407 fabric matic washer and DE606 big load electronic control dryer. The LDE713 replaced that dryer. They called me in like 2008 or 2010 asking for a suggestion to what they would replace their dryer with. I begged them to have the dryer repaired but they wanted a new one. They ended up with a Maytag branded whirlpool dryer. | ||
| Post# 922248 , Reply# 2 2/18/2017 at 19:32 (2,622 days old) by DangerBoy (Calgary, Alberta, Canada) | ||
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The reason I ask is that I have a line on a LDE713 dryer that has spent its entire life in a summer cottage and has only been used a few months a year. I haven't been able to see it yet but one would have to assume it really hasn't seen much use it its life and is in pretty nice shape. It looks pretty pristine in the pictures... | ||
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Post# 922249 , Reply# 3 2/18/2017 at 19:34 (2,622 days old) by appnut (TX) |
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Post# 922290 , Reply# 5 2/18/2017 at 21:49 (2,622 days old) by Kenmore71 (Minneapolis, MN) |
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Are you sure it's an LDE 713?
That would mean that there was an aLmond 713 model dryer produced between 1988 and 1990. It's POSSIBLE but I can find no evidence in the literature that it happened. Maytag service literature does not list a 713 dryer in 1988. Are your sure it's not a LDE prefix machine from 1990-1994? A picture woud clear this up in a heartbeat. | ||
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Post# 922336 , Reply# 7 2/19/2017 at 06:57 (2,622 days old) by Kenmore71 (Minneapolis, MN) |
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The reason I was sceptical is because I have no service literature on that model dryer and I have a LOT of Maytag service literature. But the proof is in the pictures! BTW, the serial number "XC" means this machine was "born" in February 1989. These are decent dryers, usually very quiet, and still relatively easy to get common parts for.
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Post# 922338 , Reply# 8 2/19/2017 at 07:09 (2,622 days old) by Kenmore71 (Minneapolis, MN) |
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I did a little more digging and struck gold!
For your reading pleasure (and for others who are curious): | ||
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Post# 922383 , Reply# 10 2/19/2017 at 11:40 (2,621 days old) by appnut (TX) |
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Post# 922864 , Reply# 12 2/21/2017 at 14:18 (2,619 days old) by appnut (TX) |
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Well I found parts diagram of an A613. Looks similar to an A612. It's two speed, variable water level, and 5 wash/rinse temperatures. Looks like timer has regular and perm press cycles. And I'm guessing, maybe some sort of soak. I also see a graphic of what the A712 control panel looks like. It looks like the A613 is just a 2-speed version of the 4-speed A712. Oh, and congratulations!! | ||
| Post# 922868 , Reply# 13 2/21/2017 at 14:28 (2,619 days old) by DangerBoy (Calgary, Alberta, Canada) | ||
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Going to look at an A612 washing machine tonight. If it's in good shape and if I can get it cheap enough, it should make a good companion for the 713 dryer. I'm hoping to get it for about $60 CAD which is about $46 USD. That's not too much to pay is it? | ||
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Post# 922906 , Reply# 14 2/21/2017 at 18:12 (2,619 days old) by goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions) |
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Post# 922912 , Reply# 15 2/21/2017 at 18:22 (2,619 days old) by wayupnorth (On a lake between Bangor and Bar Harbor, Maine) |
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