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rustintrust t1_iqplrbx wrote

I have a 1988 Kenmore dryer. About a year ago it started shaking violently. Turns out after 30+ years one of the rollers seized up. I bought a kit with two rollers, a tensioner pulley, and a new belt for $35. Took longer to figure out how to take the machine apart than it did to replace the parts. Slapped it back together and it runs like a dream. It even has a light that comes on when you open the door. I love that thing and plan on using it for the rest of my life. I actually just bought a house that included a modern washer and dryer and I plan on donating those and putting in my old washer/dryer.

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tree_with_hands t1_iqq30cf wrote

How much power does it use?

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HipHopGrandpa t1_iqql80q wrote

Less than building a new one from scratch and throwing the old one in a landfill.

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Selethorme t1_iqtb1mf wrote

This is likely not true. Modern efficiency gains are massive.

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eatsnacksreadreddit t1_ir99ut5 wrote

However, most new appliances breakdown after 5-6 years - if not sooner in a lot of cases. Likely will work our more economically if it lasts OP for the rest of their life.

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