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Post# 567623 , Reply# 1 1/7/2012 at 12:17 (4,486 days old) by RevvinKevin  (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land) |
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Hi Andrea,
I'm trying to think of an "apartment size" vintage dryer that actually had a window. Most dryers don't. I believe the ones with windows were upper end models, so I doubt you'll find an "apartment" size dryer with a window. Unless you find an older imported, compact dryer, but then again, I don't know there were very many with windows.
I'd suggest diligently searching Craig's List (www.craigslist.org...). Or try getting friendly with some appliance repair guys or smaller appliance shops that sell new or used appliances (not Lowes / Home Depot). Let them know what you are looking for and why, then check back on a regular basis (they tend to forget). They might haul an older machine away when delivering something newer, that could work. It may be possible, though unlikely, they might have a newer-ish front load type set. A lot of those dryers have windows, but they are obviously not vintage.
If you find your search (over time) is not producing any results, you may want to consider buying a regular dryer and having some handy friend install a window. As it's only for display it doesn't need to be a perfect installation, but this could be an option.
You could also try contacting Robert, the webmaster for this site, (also in Minneapolis) he may be able to offer a suggestion or idea.
This image (created by Ken - bajaespuma) is an early-mid 60's full size Whirlpool dryer with a window (one of the few I can think of at the moment).
I hope this helps! Kevin 
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Post# 567673 , Reply# 3 1/7/2012 at 16:42 (4,486 days old) by sudsmaster (SF Bay Area, California) |
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It might be easier to get a non-working small combo front loading washer/dryer, like a Malber, and use that for the display.
Technically it is designed to dry clothes so it could be called a dryer. And I suspect there are a number of them no longer working. The trick is finding one. After that, I imagine you'd want to remove the concrete block weights from the interior to make it easier to move around the display area. | ||
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Post# 567680 , Reply# 4 1/7/2012 at 17:25 (4,486 days old) by hydralique (Los Angeles) |
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What about the monkey? He might prefer a full-sized dryer with a really nice window, just thinkin'. | ||
| Post# 567688 , Reply# 6 1/7/2012 at 18:19 (4,485 days old) by qualin (Canada) | ||
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Stupid response... or you could just change the name of your business to "Monkey in a Washer"... Non-working front loaders with a window are endless. :-) (I admit, the name is really catchy and difficult to forget!) | ||
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Post# 567702 , Reply# 7 1/7/2012 at 19:28 (4,485 days old) by neptunebob (Pittsburgh, PA) |
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Try this..
Get a used low-end Kenmore or whirlpool dryer with the smaller door. You will probably find one on the curb if you look enough. Go to Wal Mart and get a large glass (pyrex - world kitchen) pie pan about 12" or larger across. Paint the edge of the pie pan black or any color. Using tin snips, cut a hole in the dryer door just smaller than the edge of the pie pan, with the dish of the pain inwards. Viola! you have a window! I don't think you could use this is a working dryer but should be OK for you. I want to see it when you are done! You can probably also by now come across a broken Whirlpool Duet dryer with the window. Good Luck!
P.S. Another one that will work is the Frigidaire/White westinghouse dryers with the controls in front. An apartment manager might have some of those. | ||
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Post# 567714 , Reply# 8 1/7/2012 at 20:15 (4,485 days old) by goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions) |
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window dryer Maybe a little big, but fits the bill! CLICK HERE TO GO TO goatfarmer's LINK on Des Moines Craigslist 
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Post# 567718 , Reply# 9 1/7/2012 at 21:08 (4,485 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey) |
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Post# 568184 , Reply# 11 1/9/2012 at 23:04 (4,483 days old) by neptunebob (Pittsburgh, PA) |
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