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Thread Number: 86779
/ Tag: Vintage Dryers
I got a Westinghouse dryer |
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Post# 1113495 4/1/2021 at 21:37 (1,114 days old) by Adam-aussie-vac  (Canberra ACT) |
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I’m not sure they produced the “how dry am I” model in Australia Either way I’m excited to get it | ||
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Post# 1113502 , Reply# 1 4/2/2021 at 00:30 (1,114 days old) by appnut (TX) |
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Post# 1113518 , Reply# 2 4/2/2021 at 04:48 (1,114 days old) by Adam-aussie-vac (Canberra ACT) |
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Thank you, Do you know if this is the same model as the “how dry I am” model? | ||
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Post# 1113520 , Reply# 3 4/2/2021 at 05:57 (1,114 days old) by Tomturbomatic (Beltsville, MD) |
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Congratulations If you remove the front panel, you should see a music box with 4 keys or bars with a striking mechanism if it is the model with that feature. | ||
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Post# 1113525 , Reply# 4 4/2/2021 at 06:41 (1,114 days old) by Adam-aussie-vac (Canberra ACT) |
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Oh cool thank you, Do you know what models would specifically denote The music box model, And of how to remove the front panel? As I physically don’t have the machine yet | ||
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Post# 1113526 , Reply# 5 4/2/2021 at 06:45 (1,114 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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Early WH Slant Front Dryer | ||
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Post# 1113527 , Reply# 6 4/2/2021 at 07:36 (1,114 days old) by Adam-aussie-vac (Canberra ACT) |
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Thank you John Anything else that I should know about these wonderful Westinghouse’s? | ||
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Post# 1113577 , Reply# 7 4/2/2021 at 20:12 (1,113 days old) by lotsosudz (Sacramento, CA) |
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Great looking dryer
They do run hot, and with a new belt, run very quietly. One downside is that they tend to go through thermostats faster then other makes. My mom had a 1956, and dried a lot of our stuff on low heat. since yours does not have that option, I would watch the time that you set it for, until you get used to it. Beware of sheets, and Jeans, as they can scald your hands if you are not careful. Congratulations on scoring a real beauty.
Hugs David | ||
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Post# 1113595 , Reply# 8 4/3/2021 at 04:17 (1,113 days old) by Adam-aussie-vac (Canberra ACT) |
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I guess I am kind of used to hot dryers As both the The Miele and GE dryers Get their rated load done in about 40 minutes, although I’m expecting it to take a bit longer due to both of those driers being about 13 amps at 240V, although the Miele Can change in between 10 and 13 A | ||
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Post# 1113596 , Reply# 9 4/3/2021 at 04:21 (1,113 days old) by Adam-aussie-vac (Canberra ACT) |
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What size belt should I use? Is it a V-belt or Is it a modern flat belt? If it uses V belts it’ll probably quite easy to try and find something that will fit not so much with the flat belt | ||
| Post# 1113604 , Reply# 10 4/3/2021 at 09:39 (1,112 days old) by bendixmark (Winchester Mass) | ||
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Runs Hot Has anyone tried to put a lower rated themostat in these dryers? | ||
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Post# 1113628 , Reply# 11 4/3/2021 at 16:31 (1,112 days old) by Adam-aussie-vac (Canberra ACT) |
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I heard that it’s not a good idea As some models dry based on temperature Using a thermostat to know whether laundry is dry, imagine like the Sunbeam Radiante electric toaster but in a dryer format | ||
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Post# 1113668 , Reply# 12 4/4/2021 at 06:44 (1,112 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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Early WH Slant Front Dryer | ||
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Post# 1113722 , Reply# 13 4/4/2021 at 18:27 (1,111 days old) by Adam-aussie-vac (Canberra ACT) |
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The amp draw on this dryer is 10A so when it arrives I’ll see how much at the motor draws, Do you also know if the model number denotes anything? | ||
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Post# 1113730 , Reply# 14 4/4/2021 at 19:56 (1,111 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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Early WH Slant Front Dryer | ||
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Post# 1113829 , Reply# 16 4/5/2021 at 20:25 (1,110 days old) by Adam-aussie-vac (Canberra ACT) |
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Also I potentially heard that they might contain asbestos, if so what can I used to work at the Modern replacement for where the asbestos could be | ||
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Post# 1113868 , Reply# 17 4/6/2021 at 07:17 (1,110 days old) by Tomturbomatic (Beltsville, MD) |
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The asbestos is usually between the heater box and the bottom of the cabinet in these WH dryers to avoid scorching the floor. | ||
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Post# 1113870 , Reply# 18 4/6/2021 at 07:35 (1,110 days old) by eronie (Flushing Michigan) |
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The best thing to due with asbestos is to lease it ALONE, try not to disturb it in any way. | ||
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Post# 1113930 , Reply# 19 4/6/2021 at 17:03 (1,109 days old) by Adam-aussie-vac (Canberra ACT) |
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I’ll leave it alone, Although if it’s in really poor condition, is there anything I could possibly use to replace it? I’m just curious | ||
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Post# 1113952 , Reply# 20 4/6/2021 at 22:30 (1,109 days old) by CircleW (NE Cincinnati OH area) |
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I suppose you could use some type of mineral fiber insulation in place of the asbestos if it became necessary. | ||
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Post# 1113956 , Reply# 21 4/6/2021 at 23:18 (1,109 days old) by Adam-aussie-vac (Canberra ACT) |
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Okay Thank you I’ll keep it in mind | ||
| Post# 1114312 , Reply# 22 4/11/2021 at 14:43 (1,104 days old) by 1968ladykenmore (Port Richey, Florida) | ||
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E-mail?? What's up with it says e-mail on the electrical plate? What year was this dryer again? | ||
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Post# 1114314 , Reply# 23 4/11/2021 at 14:57 (1,104 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.) |
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 EMAIL is an Australian manufacturing company. The name is an acronym for Electricity Meter & Allied Industries Ltd. Westinghouse was one of the brands they licensed to produce over there. CLICK HERE TO GO TO DADoES's LINK | ||
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Post# 1114377 , Reply# 24 4/12/2021 at 01:11 (1,104 days old) by Adam-aussie-vac (Canberra ACT) |
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I love it when our brands catch Americans off guard Especially our wonderful brands like email | ||
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Post# 1114395 , Reply# 25 4/12/2021 at 06:57 (1,104 days old) by Adam-aussie-vac (Canberra ACT) |
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Also I’ve got great news A friend of mine has found a matching Westinghouse badge
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