Thread Number: 73548
/ Tag: Vintage Automatic Washers
Vintage Combo Units |
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Post# 971256 , Reply# 1   12/3/2017 at 10:24 (2,306 days old) by turquoisedude (.)   |   | |
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From what I've experienced with automayic drying systems on GE combos, a cycling thermostat was used to control the dry cycle. The cycle would start up at full heat and when the thermostat got to a certain temperature it kicked out. If clothes were still not fully dry, they tumbled and cooled the drum down until the thermostat kicked back in. I did a video 'tour' of my 56 GE combo on YouTube and you can actually hear the thermostat cycle off during the dry cycle.
Also about venting of gas dryers, they are always vented - no exceptions - for safety reasons. |
Post# 971259 , Reply# 2   12/3/2017 at 10:39 (2,306 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.)   |   | |
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Maytag had an electronic moisture sensor on two dryer models in the early/mid 1960s, and I think Kenmore had it on the LK in 1964. Non-electronic worked via temperature. Typical electric dryers nowadays still call for a 30-amp circuit. Electric ranges typically are on a 50-amp circuit. My house has 200-amp service. |
Post# 971270 , Reply# 3   12/3/2017 at 11:43 (2,306 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)   |   | |
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Hi John, This could be a long topic
Gas dryers are always air flow machines because you need constant oxygen to keep the burner burning, like gas ranges they do not have to be vented outside and often are not but it is desirable mainly because of all the lint a dryer produces.
John feel free to get in touch with me directly and I will be happy to answer and questions about combs.
John L. |