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GM Frigidaire Imperial Dryer |
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Post# 611838   7/23/2012 at 19:37 (4,293 days old) by akronman (Akron/Cleveland Ohio)   |   | |
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Post# 611839 , Reply# 1   7/23/2012 at 19:41 (4,293 days old) by akronman (Akron/Cleveland Ohio)   |   | |
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Post# 611884 , Reply# 2   7/23/2012 at 22:43 (4,293 days old) by PhilR (Quebec Canada)   |   | |
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Post# 611973 , Reply# 3   7/24/2012 at 07:42 (4,292 days old) by akronman (Akron/Cleveland Ohio)   |   | |
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Post# 611974 , Reply# 4   7/24/2012 at 07:47 (4,292 days old) by akronman (Akron/Cleveland Ohio)   |   | |
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Post# 611978 , Reply# 5   7/24/2012 at 07:57 (4,292 days old) by akronman (Akron/Cleveland Ohio)   |   | |
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Post# 611979 , Reply# 6   7/24/2012 at 07:59 (4,292 days old) by akronman (Akron/Cleveland Ohio)   |   | |
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Post# 611980 , Reply# 7   7/24/2012 at 08:00 (4,292 days old) by akronman (Akron/Cleveland Ohio)   |   | |
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Post# 611981 , Reply# 8   7/24/2012 at 08:05 (4,292 days old) by akronman (Akron/Cleveland Ohio)   |   | |
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Post# 612160 , Reply# 9   7/25/2012 at 01:29 (4,292 days old) by PhilR (Quebec Canada)   |   | |
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Post# 612162 , Reply# 10   7/25/2012 at 02:44 (4,292 days old) by d-jones (Western Pennsylvania (Pittsburgh Area))   |   | |
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This is very similar to the dryer I grew up with. It was a DG61. The cabinet and door were the same as this one, but the control panel was a simplified lower end version without lights. It's still sitting in my parents garage. I'd love to find the washer that goes with it. Will you be searching for the companion washer for this?
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Post# 612175 , Reply# 11   7/25/2012 at 07:14 (4,291 days old) by akronman (Akron/Cleveland Ohio)   |   | |
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On Ebay I found a 1962 and a 1963 Pocket Trainer brochure, put out by Frigidaire to explain the dryer line to its sales folks. My model is about dead center of the line, plus there's a few Filtrator--No Vent--models. Upscale included an entirely porcelain cabinet, ozone lights, and buzzers. Downscale skipped all the lights and reduced the heats settings and went to strictly a clock timer, and even an all metal top, no porcelain. Once the 2 single page brochures arrive from Ebay, I'll scan and post. I emailed WebMaster Robert about them, but am strongly guessing that only 2 pages would not be enough, at all, for inclusion in the DDD's.
Searching for its mate? If it shows up at a reasonable price, within a 6 hour drive, it would be fantastic. My hobby budget doesn't allow private shipping and $300 machines. So far I do not own any matched sets, not exactly. 1975 Maytag DE606 "matched" with a 1979 A608. And an almond Filter Flo from 77 "matched"with an almond Hotpoint 1983 dryer, pretty close. This white Frigidaire dryer will sit next to a yellow 1975 1-18, no match beyond brand, oh well. My particular 1-18 is a tempermental machine, I still haven't worked all the bugs out, it's currently apart for pump repairs, but is my favorite. If I had an upstairs laundry I'd worry more about matched sets, but in my old basement it's all ok as is. And when I get my 1953 Blackstone running, it will be matched to a 1951 Hamilton dryer. Hell, my living room furniture doesn't match any better than that. Having said that, yes, a Frigidaire 1962 washer would be a great find. |
Post# 612270 , Reply# 12   7/25/2012 at 14:03 (4,291 days old) by norgeway (mocksville n c )   |   | |
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Pleased with this one, the automatic control works great, they are quiet and fast! |
Post# 613019 , Reply# 14   7/28/2012 at 17:08 (4,288 days old) by akronman (Akron/Cleveland Ohio)   |   | |
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I found it on the Akron OH craigslist, it was about 8 miles away from me. Seller said he helped his sister move away from Ohio in May, it was in use for at least 30 years in her house, he replaced the belts for her about a year ago. It was plugged in and running when I bought it. I need to make some space in the basement before I bring it in, then more pics as I tear into it, de-lint, etc, see what tuning up it needs for perfect usage. While i wish I had more gas dryers than electric due to energy costs, I can't resist a vintage electric when it shows up. I use the gas ones much more, but just can't turn down a vintage piece simply because it's electric. With 3 gas pipes and 3 electric 240V outlets, I can pick and choose. |
Post# 613023 , Reply# 15   7/28/2012 at 17:41 (4,288 days old) by appnut (TX)   |   | |
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Post# 613313 , Reply# 16   7/29/2012 at 20:43 (4,287 days old) by akronman (Akron/Cleveland Ohio)   |   | |
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Here's the entire 1963 line of GM Frigidaire dryers, a 2 page pocket brochure This post was last edited 07/29/2012 at 22:38 |
Post# 613314 , Reply# 17   7/29/2012 at 20:45 (4,287 days old) by akronman (Akron/Cleveland Ohio)   |   | |
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Post# 613315 , Reply# 18   7/29/2012 at 20:54 (4,287 days old) by akronman (Akron/Cleveland Ohio)   |   | |
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Post# 613336 , Reply# 19   7/29/2012 at 22:36 (4,287 days old) by akronman (Akron/Cleveland Ohio)   |   | |
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Post# 613348 , Reply# 20   7/29/2012 at 23:25 (4,287 days old) by pdub (Portland, Oregon)   |   | |
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