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Thread Number: 69366
/ Tag: Modern Dryers
Thinking about a new dryer |
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Post# 922340 , Reply# 1 2/19/2017 at 07:59 (2,616 days old) by eronie  (Flushing Michigan) |
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Dryer The dryer you have now is one of the best there is, last almost forever, and very easy to fix. Get a handyman to build a sturdy table / stand to set it on. Concrete blos work good too. | ||
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Post# 922342 , Reply# 2 2/19/2017 at 08:01 (2,616 days old) by coldspot66 (Plymouth, Mass) |
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Why not put the dryer up on cement blocks? Really no such animal as an HE dryer,though it may say so. No better dryer for the money than what you already have. | ||
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Post# 922343 , Reply# 3 2/19/2017 at 08:06 (2,616 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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Best Dryers Hi Barry, Consider putting your current dryer on a pedestal or other homemade platform elevating it to a height that is comfortable to use for you.
There is no dryer on the market that will work any better or use any less energy other than switching to a natural gas dryer or an all heat-pump dryer.
If you are trying to watch costs your current dryer should last at least another twenty years, I would estimate that you will spend something around $20-$40 a years in maintenance and repair costs to keep this machine in top operating shape for another 20 years.
If you really want a new dryer I would get a SQ front controlled dryer and put it on a pedestal, with its side swung door and elevated height it could be used even if one had to use a wheelchair. | ||
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Post# 922385 , Reply# 4 2/19/2017 at 11:50 (2,616 days old) by Mrsalvo (New Braunfels Texas) |
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Thank you so much for the replies. Am definitely going to raise it up some, it's been a good dyer and I can't complain about it. Its never given me any problems, ever. It willl be a good spring project to do. Hate getting older. | ||
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Post# 922426 , Reply# 5 2/19/2017 at 17:24 (2,615 days old) by whirlykenmore78 (Prior Lake MN (GMT-0500 CDT.)) |
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The way I see it you have 2 good options: Both have been outlined by John and others upthread. One thing to consider though with the Speed Queen front control unit on a riser is that as this condition progresses it may be easier to use. Also you can add a SQ FL which is also very user friendly should the need arise. I've included a photo of mine on the risers so you can see what you would have. WK78
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