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An old queen for those of you who have gas
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Post# 836589   8/14/2015 at 09:45 (3,149 days old) by bwoods ()        

nice coppertone lower line model

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Post# 836591 , Reply# 1   8/14/2015 at 09:55 (3,149 days old) by bajaespuma (Connecticut)        

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Very pretty. Some BOL's have a lot of class although we see that the metal used in the cabinet isn't as strong as the stainless steel used for the drum.


Post# 836595 , Reply# 2   8/14/2015 at 10:29 (3,149 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)        
Early 70S SQ Gas Dryer

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These were heavily built dryers but not really great dryers, they were slow drying and prone to blower bearing problems, they were also a bear to work on.

 

The rust on the upper back was from the constant burning pilot light, the steel cabinet is actually much stronger than the SS drum but not as corrosion resistant, LOL.

 

The front grill inside the drum opening is installed upside down, they have the dryers light opening at the bottom.


Post# 836603 , Reply# 3   8/14/2015 at 12:37 (3,149 days old) by rp2813 (Sannazay)        

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Thanks, but I think I'll stick with Gas-X when required . . .

 

Where is the lint screen on these?  Underneath a la Norge?


Post# 836605 , Reply# 4   8/14/2015 at 12:57 (3,149 days old) by whitetub (Montreal, Canada)        

If I remember well, the lint filter was in the door. It would be like a big round circle mesh filter that would slip in the round part of the inner door.

My sister had the Simplicity brand version of the Speed Queen. It had a baked enamel or painted grey drum. It wasn't stainless steel.


Post# 836613 , Reply# 5   8/14/2015 at 13:34 (3,149 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.)        

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Post# 836648 , Reply# 6   8/14/2015 at 16:24 (3,149 days old) by bwoods ()        
gas

Hehe, Ralph :)

Post# 836701 , Reply# 7   8/14/2015 at 21:58 (3,149 days old) by Tomturbomatic (Beltsville, MD)        

You had to be careful with these in cold locations. The steamy air can condense on the metal structure of the door and cause dripping.


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