Pewter Whirlpool Calypso Dryer

A friend of mine gave me her old Whirlpool Calypso set when the washer's pump got jammed. I have since fixed the washer and use it on occasion, but have yet to touch the dryer. I've decided it's time to finally tackle it, give it a good cleaning, get it fixed up, and get it running smoothly again. When she gave me the set, the dryer still worked, but she insisted on a matching set and got some Duets. The set is the FABULOUS pewter color and I want them to remain a beautiful set! Sadly, one my friend's kids is a little sh*t and SAT on the dryer's hamper door. The d*mn kid broke the door. It hinges are kinda messed up, the panel is bent, and the door is bent and suffered several deep scratches. I have found the hinges for $30, and the panel for $155.77 special order (ouch). However, I haven't been able to find a replacement door, not sure if I need one, perhaps just some touch up paint. I thought I'd post on here to see if anyone possibly has a pewter dryer lying around that I could part out to make one good one before I go spending hundreds on parts?

Here's a pic of the machine, it's very dusty, dirty and has some stuff spilled on it. Obviously I haven't cleaned it up at all yet. However, I feel some odd attachment to this machine. It's the first dryer that I've ever actually marveled at the styling of. I usually see dryers as boring compared to the washer, but this one has a certain charm to it. Maybe it's all the buttons. :)


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Post# 437962 5/27/2010 at 23:35 (5,072 days old) by Pulsator (Saint Joseph, MI)
Checkrate/Likes A friend of mine gave me her old Whirlpool Calypso set when the washer's pump got jammed. I have since fixed the washer and use it on occasion, but have yet to touch the dryer. I've decided it's time to finally tackle it, give it a good cleaning, get it fixed up, and get it running smoothly again. When she gave me the set, the dryer still worked, but she insisted on a matching set and got some Duets. The set is the FABULOUS pewter color and I want them to remain a beautiful set! Sadly, one my friend's kids is a little sht and SAT on the dryer's hamper door. The dmn kid broke the door. It hinges are kinda messed up, the panel is bent, and the door is bent and suffered several deep scratches. I have found the hinges for $30, and the panel for $155.77 special order (ouch). However, I haven't been able to find a replacement door, not sure if I need one, perhaps just some touch up paint. I thought I'd post on here to see if anyone possibly has a pewter dryer lying around that I could part out to make one good one before I go spending hundreds on parts? Here's a pic of the machine, it's very dusty, dirty and has some stuff spilled on it. Obviously I haven't cleaned it up at all yet. However, I feel some odd attachment to this machine. It's the first dryer that I've ever actually marveled at the styling of. I usually see dryers as boring compared to the washer, but this one has a certain charm to it. Maybe it's all the buttons. :)

Post# 438019 , Reply# 1 5/28/2010 at 06:53 (5,072 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)
Checkrate/Likes *WP CALYPSO SET* Hi Jannie I have the same washer in the pewter color but not the dryer I will keep a look out for an extra front and door assembly for yours. Those are a great pair to save, having that set someday will be like having a charcoal pair of 1957 control tower Frigidares. Jason and I have been thinking of ordering a new DD washer and matching dryer in the neat red color to keep @ the museum.

Post# 438079 , Reply# 2 5/28/2010 at 17:11 (5,071 days old) by yogitunes (New Jersey)
Checkrate/Likes That Pewter color is the best one, absolutely beautiful, I wanted that color when I got my set, but the price of mine was so cheap, had no choice but to go with white....I paid $500.00 for my set, the washer was the display but the dryer came in the box...

Post# 438127 , Reply# 3 5/28/2010 at 23:21 (5,071 days old) by toploader1984 ()
Checkrate/Likes pulsator what kind of jeans r those they look hot! so does the pewter calypso.

Post# 438128 , Reply# 4 5/28/2010 at 23:22 (5,071 days old) by toploader1984 ()
Checkrate/Likes the jeans in your profile picture

Post# 438472 , Reply# 5 5/30/2010 at 12:51 (5,069 days old) by Pulsator (Saint Joseph, MI)
Checkrate/Likes *lol* They are BKE Fultons. I had to special order them. That's a downside to being tall and skinny! 30 inch waist, 36 inch inseam!

Post# 439647 , Reply# 6 6/4/2010 at 18:40 (5,064 days old) by toploader1984 ()
Checkrate/Likes i am a 30 waist 32 inseam, i know exactly how u feel! lol