Thread Number: 48397
Whirlpool Portable Dryer Model LXE4900 |
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Post# 701283   9/4/2013 at 23:59 (3,886 days old) by ultramatic (New York City)   |   | |
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Post# 701287 , Reply# 1   9/5/2013 at 00:07 (3,886 days old) by ultramatic (New York City)   |   | |
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Post# 701288 , Reply# 2   9/5/2013 at 00:10 (3,886 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey)   |   | |
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Post# 701290 , Reply# 3   9/5/2013 at 00:17 (3,886 days old) by ultramatic (New York City)   |   | |
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If I am reading the code correctly, he was manufactured in 1972. I plugged it in, the the motor runs, and the heating element started to warm up, but the drum did not move. It moves freely with my hand though. So I suspect a snapped drum belt. I know, I know, I need another project like I need another hole in my head. Needless to say, hubby was not pleased.
Nevertheless, I think this one is going to need far less TLC that the Harvest Gold Whirlpool. Even though it's older, it seems like it saw far less use. The drum is immaculate. Stay tuned! |
Post# 701291 , Reply# 4   9/5/2013 at 00:19 (3,886 days old) by ultramatic (New York City)   |   | |
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Post# 701294 , Reply# 5   9/5/2013 at 00:30 (3,886 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey)   |   | |
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Post# 701298 , Reply# 6   9/5/2013 at 00:36 (3,886 days old) by ultramatic (New York City)   |   | |
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Post# 701299 , Reply# 7   9/5/2013 at 00:45 (3,886 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey)   |   | |
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I'll add you to the list.....I think there is more of a demand for these now then when they were in production....
CLICK HERE TO GO TO Yogitunes's LINK on Reading Craigslist |
Post# 701301 , Reply# 8   9/5/2013 at 01:13 (3,886 days old) by ultramatic (New York City)   |   | |
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Post# 701339 , Reply# 9   9/5/2013 at 08:17 (3,885 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!)   |   | |
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Post# 701356 , Reply# 10   9/5/2013 at 10:07 (3,885 days old) by Tomturbomatic (Beltsville, MD)   |   | |
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Salvador del secador |
Post# 701379 , Reply# 11   9/5/2013 at 13:41 (3,885 days old) by ultramatic (New York City)   |   | |
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Well this one isn't that "portable", no casters. I guess they were replaced at one time. This post was last edited 09/05/2013 at 14:49 |
Post# 701444 , Reply# 12   9/5/2013 at 19:45 (3,885 days old) by ultramatic (New York City)   |   | |
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Post# 701476 , Reply# 13   9/5/2013 at 22:26 (3,885 days old) by ultramatic (New York City)   |   | |
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Post# 701485 , Reply# 15   9/5/2013 at 23:05 (3,885 days old) by ultramatic (New York City)   |   | |
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The hinges for '72 were of a different design than the '74 model that I have. And 74's were chrome plated. The hinges of the '72 are a superior design. They don't let the door swing all the way and bang against the cabinet. They're also invisible when the door is closed, giving a tidier appearance. As for the handles, they were body colored for '74 as well. Here's the link for the 1974 Whirlpool and a 1987 Kenmore:
http://www.automaticwasher.org/cgi-bin/TD/TD-VIEWTHREAD.cgi?45817_4 |
Post# 701486 , Reply# 16   9/5/2013 at 23:14 (3,885 days old) by ultramatic (New York City)   |   | |
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After a quick vacuuming, it's beginning to look a little better.
Two things I've noticed here, half of the blower housing is in (black) plastic. Unlike the '74 which is all metal. Now there's a switch, replacing plastic with metal. And another odd thing, notice under the the heating element housing. There is no asbestos heat shield like in the '74 model, nor a metal shield like the '87 model.
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Post# 701570 , Reply# 17   9/6/2013 at 13:57 (3,884 days old) by ultramatic (New York City)   |   | |
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Post# 701587 , Reply# 18   9/6/2013 at 15:11 (3,884 days old) by ultramatic (New York City)   |   | |
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Post# 701652 , Reply# 19   9/6/2013 at 20:33 (3,884 days old) by ultramatic (New York City)   |   | |
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Now the front panel has been removed.
Odd, I see why the belt is loose, what happened to the idler pulley?
Wow, a bit linty in there. Notice the pulley under the motor. How did it end up there?
That has to be the dirtiest motor I've seen to date. I can't believe it hasn't burned out.
Some vacuuming later, doesn't look too bad.
I'll be removing the motor to air blast it clean and to oil.
The pulley has a groove for the belt. Never seen that before.
I figured out why the pulley was dislodged. The dryer must have been dropped on it's bottom left side (see first 2 pictures of this post). I think I can straighten the bottom out.
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Post# 701672 , Reply# 20   9/6/2013 at 22:55 (3,884 days old) by ultramatic (New York City)   |   | |
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Post# 701733 , Reply# 21   9/7/2013 at 11:04 (3,883 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)   |   | |
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Cool little dryer Louie I remember these well, The lint filter may be NLA if it isn't it may be expensive, I may have one if you cannot find one.
The grove in the white idler pulley was worn there by the belt, it means the bearing is not in good shape, you need a new IP.
The blower rubbing on the rear housing is caused by the motor mounting brackets being bent so the motor is back too far, the motor mounting bracket is easy to straighten when you have the machine apart.
This dryer may still have the 240 volt 5600 watt heater element in it, on WPs early 120 volt portables they just put the regular 240V-5600 Watt elements in instead of making a special 120V 1400 watt element just for the 120 volt portable dryers. If you run the 240V 5600 Watt element on 120Vs you get exactly 1400 watts of heat, but the element runs very cool [ it will never get red hot ] this is why they did not need the asbestos insulation under it and best of all the 5600 watt element should have a life expectancy of about 3000 years of normal use.
This dryer with the older style door hinges will allow you to add a window door which I have several of if you want to add this valuable feature, unfortunately I do not have have a brown door but they are easy to paint, John. |
Post# 701744 , Reply# 22   9/7/2013 at 12:07 (3,883 days old) by ultramatic (New York City)   |   | |
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Post# 701780 , Reply# 23   9/7/2013 at 14:38 (3,883 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)   |   | |
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Post# 702397 , Reply# 24   9/9/2013 at 23:36 (3,881 days old) by ultramatic (New York City)   |   | |
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Post# 702401 , Reply# 25   9/10/2013 at 01:04 (3,881 days old) by ultramatic (New York City)   |   | |
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Post# 704288 , Reply# 26   9/20/2013 at 16:48 (3,870 days old) by ultramatic (New York City)   |   | |
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Straightening bent corner of base. (See reply 19, second image.)
The bottom isn't too dirty, well compared to the others. I've removed the feet. Going to replace them with castors.
Removed the side panel. Better access for motor removal. I've decided to completely dissemble the dryer for a thorough cleaning.
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Post# 704312 , Reply# 27   9/20/2013 at 19:18 (3,870 days old) by stainfighter (Columbia, SC)   |   | |
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Post# 709577 , Reply# 28   10/16/2013 at 02:45 (3,845 days old) by ultramatic (New York City)   |   | |
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Post# 709579 , Reply# 29   10/16/2013 at 02:51 (3,845 days old) by ultramatic (New York City)   |   | |
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I've made some progress in the rebuilding of the dryer but I've run into a snag. The timer does not line up to the cycles on the knob. For example, the machine will turn off at the 60 minute mark on the regular cycle. I reinstalled all the wires as they were. So I'm wondering, was the timer installed incorrectly by the previous owner? It advances fine. Just does not match up with what the dial says. Any ideas what may be wrong?
Pictures and video to follow soon. |
Post# 709592 , Reply# 30   10/16/2013 at 06:17 (3,844 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.)   |   | |
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Post# 709602 , Reply# 31   10/16/2013 at 07:27 (3,844 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)   |   | |
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You should Go for the window door, You can always paint the door a contrasting color. On your timer that is not lining up, be sure that it is not mounted 180 degrees out of aliment, look at your early pictures of this dryer and see if the red heater wire is still at the top with the timer installed. |
Post# 709765 , Reply# 32   10/16/2013 at 23:37 (3,844 days old) by ultramatic (New York City)   |   | |
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Post# 712162 , Reply# 33   10/29/2013 at 20:28 (3,831 days old) by ultramatic (New York City)   |   | |
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Post# 712166 , Reply# 34   10/29/2013 at 20:56 (3,831 days old) by ultramatic (New York City)   |   | |
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Post# 712172 , Reply# 35   10/29/2013 at 21:45 (3,831 days old) by ultramatic (New York City)   |   | |
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Apparently the timer has been replaced with an incorrect model. The faceplate has been partially removed (and damaged) to install the replacement. I tried the other mounting holes, but of course, they were of no use. The timer would mount too low.
Notice the mounting screw deep behind the faceplate.
The offending timer.
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Post# 712173 , Reply# 36   10/29/2013 at 21:48 (3,831 days old) by ultramatic (New York City)   |   | |
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Post# 713630 , Reply# 37   11/7/2013 at 03:28 (3,822 days old) by ultramatic (New York City)   |   | |
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Post# 713632 , Reply# 38   11/7/2013 at 04:10 (3,822 days old) by arbilab (Ft Worth TX (Ridglea))   |   | |
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Post# 713681 , Reply# 39   11/7/2013 at 11:41 (3,822 days old) by AtomicT (Middletown, NY)   |   | |
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Post# 713752 , Reply# 40   11/7/2013 at 18:02 (3,822 days old) by Launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage)   |   | |
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You cannot kill these things! *LOL* Well you probably could but it would take some work I shouldn't wonder.
Am willing to bet there are scores if not hundreds of these units from the 1970's or earlier, still chugging along all over the USA. For what they are the units are remarkably useful and can be found in many a "compact" space. You sometimes have to look carefully as they often are hidden under table cloths or otherwise dressed up. Have found key to using my WP portable is to have washing extracted as much as it can withstand. Happily my Miele reaches 1000 rpms, the AEG 1800 rpms, and spin dryer 3200 rpms so am well covered. |
Post# 718765 , Reply# 41   12/2/2013 at 04:49 (3,797 days old) by ultramatic (New York City)   |   | |
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Actual date of manufacture is January, 1972. Almost complete. Stay tuned for final video and pictures.
Sorry Tony, this dryer is joining it's younger brother until the full size, 220 volt dryer arrives. This post was last edited 12/02/2013 at 05:18 |