Thread Number: 86639  /  Tag: Vintage Dryers
1959-1962 something Westinghouse dryer saved from Krusher
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Post# 1112332   3/22/2021 at 11:40 (1,128 days old) by Northwesty (Renton, WA)        

Picked these up as it seemed nobody wanted them. Here is a before shot - I just got them. They were hooked up and I assume they work. If anyone can tell the exact age of the dryer I would be most interested.

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Post# 1112334 , Reply# 1   3/22/2021 at 11:45 (1,128 days old) by Northwesty (Renton, WA)        
I

am tapped out on space though I think I might try to keep this dryer if it works okay. There is one problem what I believe is the start switch is broken and I need to figure out some replacement. Or I could perhaps secure this inner push button to the cabinet and it would work. I see hinges on the back but don't know how to push the top of the cabinet up?

Cleaned up!

Yes that is the remnant of the instruction sticker still on the top of the machine.



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Post# 1112335 , Reply# 2   3/22/2021 at 11:46 (1,128 days old) by swestoyz (Cedar Falls, IA)        
Great save!!

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1959, suspect the model number is D-120. The similar looking 1960 DBA-30 no longer had the 'Clothes Dryer' script on the slant front.

Post# 1112336 , Reply# 3   3/22/2021 at 11:47 (1,128 days old) by Northwesty (Renton, WA)        
washer

I had one like this once but I won't be able to keep this long. It was hooked up and the water turned on. It has the mini basket too. If anyone wants it...

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Post# 1112392 , Reply# 4   3/22/2021 at 18:06 (1,128 days old) by laundryboy (Orlando Florida & Moravia NY. )        
Agitator

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If you decide to junk the washer I will buy the agitator from you
Chris


Post# 1112399 , Reply# 5   3/22/2021 at 19:01 (1,128 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)        
1959-62 Westinghouse Dryer

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Very cool WH dryer Brian

 

The switch that is broken is the light switch so if it broken it should not keep you from running the dryer.

 

WH Dryers from 1959-1963 were decent performers but not very reliable, hopefully whoever had this dryer did not use  it much.

 

It is still a rare and neat dryer to save, Jerry in Pittsburgh Pa has almost the matching washer if you decide to part with it.

 

John 


Post# 1112404 , Reply# 6   3/22/2021 at 20:11 (1,128 days old) by appnut (TX)        

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This is a 1960 dryer, 1961 at latest. The oval window was brought out for the 1961 or 1962 model year.

Post# 1112407 , Reply# 7   3/22/2021 at 20:59 (1,128 days old) by pulltostart (Mobile, AL)        

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Nice washer!  Looks like it has at least 2 speeds, 3 wash temps, 2 rinse temps, mini-basket, large capacity.  No newer than 1972.

 

Hopefully it won't have to be scraped/parted out.

 

lawrence


Post# 1112431 , Reply# 8   3/22/2021 at 22:50 (1,128 days old) by Northwesty (Renton, WA)        
Well the dryer

seems to be working fine. I am happy to have it. I would like to see Jerry's washer maybe these two could get together someday.

I secured that light button with an electrical coupling thing. the 27" fluorescent bulb is going to be a challenge to find. I will have to rig something up if I want to keep the console lighted. Any ideas would be most appreciated.

The top just pops off with a bit of effort. The insides look like new so I think it is a keeper.

Thanks so much for the info etc. Brian


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Post# 1112457 , Reply# 9   3/23/2021 at 07:53 (1,127 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!)        

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Very nice looking dryer, it's cleaned up well.  Doesn't look like it was used too heavily over the years.  

 

 


Post# 1112475 , Reply# 10   3/23/2021 at 10:21 (1,127 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.)        

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Lovely!


Post# 1112480 , Reply# 11   3/23/2021 at 11:32 (1,127 days old) by Moparwash (Pittsburgh,PA )        

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Great save, yours is a 1959...my dryer is a 1960 and is the same...my washer is a 1961...let me know if you need repair advice

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Post# 1112481 , Reply# 12   3/23/2021 at 11:34 (1,127 days old) by Moparwash (Pittsburgh,PA )        

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Post# 1112510 , Reply# 13   3/23/2021 at 18:07 (1,127 days old) by bradfordwhite (central U.S.)        

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Dryer is in beautiful shape. Love that sunny yellow color.

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If you do part out the washer, I would buy the entire top and pay for shipping.


If the motor and clutch works, I'm sure you'd find a buyer for that as well.


Post# 1112554 , Reply# 14   3/23/2021 at 22:55 (1,127 days old) by Northwesty (Renton, WA)        
Say

Does anyone have the matching washer? Just curious.

Post# 1112779 , Reply# 15   3/26/2021 at 11:05 (1,124 days old) by Repairguy (Danbury, Texas)        

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Hi Brian, I sent you an email.


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