1963 RCA Whirlpool Imperial dryer *Full 30 Minute Dry*

[@petermaz701]

Something special about these vintage machines.

[@seana806]

Indeed, along with cars, appliances, electronics, furniture, and decor of the era.

[@Bob-ml1mv]

These dryers were the best love the whole drum turning even the back. This dryer the clothes with even air distribution.

[@Bob-ml1mv]

What do you like about these vintage machines ? I know they were durable and lasted a long time.

[@petermaz701]

@@Bob-ml1mv that's exactly what I like about them. Also they had style and workmanship.

[@bob3782]

@@petermaz701good morning my friend yes good taste you have these dryers were the best better than what is out there now. My Frigidaire dryer the whole drum rotates even the back of the drum which moves the air around evenly to dry the clothes

[@maryrobert80]

This is such a great machine as well!!! I miss my dryer with the window in it, I use to like seeing the clothes going from flat wet to fluffy dry!!! I'd take this set in a heartbeat even over my Speed Queen!!!

[@seana806]

I love this dryer, definitely one of my first TOL vintage dryers I’ve ever owned since it has a wide array of temperature options on it. Only way to make appliances like these is to my Whirlpool Imperial Mark XII set go viral on the internet and someone maybe even Whirlpool would consider making such appliances like these again if they really go that viral on the internet.

[@tonyantiqueapplianceman2052]

That drum looks sóooo vintage that’s the best part about these machines.

[@seana806]

This dryer has definitely seen use over the years and one thing that’s interesting is the Kenmore dryer drums of this era are all porcelain compared to the Whirlpool dryer which only have a painted drum and I believe Kenmore only had painted drums on their more basic lower end dryer as opposed to the Lady Kenmore dryers of the era.

[@bob3782]

@@seana806wow love that tumbling action I love watching the clothes get tumbled around lov😂I see even the back of the drum rotates around. Pushing the air around. I rather the back of the drum go around than it not moving at all

[@Washing95]

I love the *clunk* of the button when it starts. It reminds me of an old commercial machine

[@seana806]

Indeed, and the way the fan sounds when it slows down reminds me of a Dexter commercial dryer they use in laundromats.

[@tonyantiqueapplianceman2052]

Looking great, awesome!.

[@seana806]

Thanks! This is definitely the coolest dryer that’s on the internet at the moment.

[@patcola7335]

I like a dryer where the whole drum turns. Only a couple years away from the design they would still be using to this very day. Of course most probably know the old belt drives weren't the fastest spinners but their dryers certainly made up for it.

[@seana806]

The Whirlpool belt drives don’t spin very fast but at the time they were developed and introduced in 1947, 515 rpms was quite fast compared to the bolt down front loaders that only had a 200 to 300 rpm spin speed not to mention those early front loaders didn’t wash or rinse as well to the top loaders that preceded them. Top loaders really are more modern than front loaders since they were a answer to those early front loaders that didn’t wash or rinse all that well. I think the reason why the Whirlpool 29” dryers work so well is the exhaust outlet is behind the tumbling clothes and since the incoming hot air enters on the opposite side, the hot air it literally forced through the clothes which explains why they dry fairly quickly.

[@patcola7335]

@@seana806 Not only that Sean but the drums are wider in the 29" design so better tumbling room and more fabric surfaces exposed to the forced heat. My Amana dryer is running now even though it isn't the build quality of this 63 Whirlpool dryer. It dries very well. Plenty big for the loads that come out of the Amana washer.

[@seana806]

If you had a standard capacity old school belt drive washer, laundry would come out wrinkle free since since there would be tons of room for the clothes to tumble around not to mention the speedy drying times. My ‘63 Whirlpool dryer is different from the newer designs like your Amana but works well since I never overload my ‘63 Whirlpool washer. Another flexible feature I like is the 2 speed fan which drops the wattage of the element on the normal drying temperature and brings up the wattage on super which has allows for 8 drying temperatures.

[@bob3782]

@@patcola7335 I love the big roomy dryers.especially when the whole drum turns .

[@jeromedavis8575]

Love this dryer!

[@seana806]

Thanks! I love this dryer too, never plan on getting rid of it along with it’s matching washer.

[@jeromedavis8575]

@@seana806 I love the sound of the high airflow. It reminds me of the laundromat.

[@robertwhite9898]

Great dryer !

[@isaiahgreenfield2037]

What the buzzer sound like this dryer

[@seana806]

This dryer doesn’t have a buzzer on it.

[@tracyfarmer6259]

Yeah a dryer video I don't see very many of them don't forget to add the dryer sheets

[@seana806]

I didn’t add dryer sheets to the particular load but I do use dryer sheets from time to time though.

[@tracyfarmer6259]

@@seana806 yeh sounds good

[@Bob-ml1mv]

@@seana806love to see more dryer videos. I did shoot some videos of my dryer running with the door open. And also the laundromat dryers too.

[@tonyantiqueapplianceman2052]

😎

[@seana806]

😀

[@laundryhouse3766]

😍😍

[@seana806]

Need to make more videos of these machines, all depends if I am able to repair the timer or not. If the repairs aren’t successful, will have to transplant consoles from different machines onto these so they will be operational once again.

[@bob3782]

@@seana806 I learn a lot from all of you thank u

[@jeromedavis8575]

I love the sound of the blower. What speed is it on?

[@seana806]

It’s on the super speed drying temperature. I usually only use this for towels and bedding and use the normal speed for regular clothes and delicates.

[@jeromedavis8575]

@@seana806 I'd love to see a full cycle of the washer and dryer both at super setting simultaneously.

[@seana806]

That wouldn’t be a interesting video plus I am limited on what I can do since I only have so much space on my iPhone plus that’s what I record my videos on in 60fps.

[@jeromedavis8575]

@@seana806 I understand. It would be interesting to see a short clip though.

[@lavelingesechelingelavevai3135]

Ventilateur visible au fond du tambour dommage qui ai pas de rotation alternée sa tourne que dans 1 sens

[@patcola7335]

It doesn’t need to turn in 2 directions.

[@seana806]

A dryer doesn’t need to turn in multiple directions to get the job done. The more complex you make something, the higher probability of things going wrong causing headaches later on down the road.

[@patcola7335]

@@seana806 Hi Sean👏

[@seana806]

@@patcola7335 since it’s now 2025, hope to get these operational again by the end of the year. Unfortunately, it’s going to have to be retrofitted with consoles from a donor Whirlpool belt drive pair. Going to arrange shipping to get Mark 18 consoles from a set scantpear parted out since no one was interested in the Mark 18 set he had. Reluctant to do such modifications, but don’t really have a choice since I’ve exhausted every thing at my disposal for the past year.

[@julienboller2165]

Chauffage électrique les modèles qui chauffent au gaz on un petit capuchon à retirer ou à mettre en place qui donne vue sur la flamme à gaz

[@jeanlucdrion1152]

Noisy, but with the window i'll take it anyday.

[@seana806]

It’s noisy since the blower wheel is operating at 3,000 rpms as opposed to 2,000 rpms.

[@Jay63783]

is this gas or electric?

[@seana806]

Electric. Gas models have the removable lower access panel for the burner and such.