Thread Number: 86006  /  Tag: Vintage Dryers
1961 (Canadian) Frigidaire Imperial Dryer Condenser Cleaning.
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Post# 1105645   1/23/2021 at 13:13 (1,187 days old) by MaytagWasher18 ()        

Hello All,

I am currently working on restoring a Canadian built 1961 Frigidaire Imperial Dryer (Model DIAFC-61) I have stripped down the machine to clean it out do repairs to it etc. The model I have has a condenser built into the unit and I am looking to find a way to safely clean the condenser without causing any damage to it. I believe this is a necessary step since the dryer hasn’t been cleaned inside for many years. If someone who has experience with GM Frigidaire appliances could give me a recommendation I would certainly appreciate it!

Thanks and have a great weekend!

-MaytagWasher18


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Post# 1105651 , Reply# 1   1/23/2021 at 14:34 (1,187 days old) by appnut (TX)        

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These Filtrator/condenser dryers had a special brush that came with the units to make it easier to clean the condensers.

Post# 1105659 , Reply# 2   1/23/2021 at 15:03 (1,187 days old) by henene4 (Heidenheim a.d. Brenz (Germany))        

Not sure which kind of metal this is, but over here we just take our condensers into the shower with hot water.
Maybe some dish detergent.

Or, if it is resistant metal, a go through the dishwasher might be possible.


Post# 1105714 , Reply# 3   1/24/2021 at 10:04 (1,186 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        

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Hi Jackson! Welcome to the world of vintage washers and dryers!

I have 2 older Frigidaire filtrators and clean the condensers under running water. This is usually enough but when there is clingy lint, I use a bottle brush.  I think you can still find those at hardware stores or in the mop & broom aisle of WalMart, Crappy Tire, or Giant Tiger.

I think PhilR got a similar dryer recently!



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