[ah1]

On the front is 1-18

Model number is stamped on the plate in the back, dec , that is all there is, no - or anything else on the entire line, it is plainly visible. Serial number is, 80da 6245 . 5.5Kw heater. It has worked flawlessly since new, I know a new one would not be as good, I've been around them. I think the belt is bad, but I haven't taken it apart yet to know how it is set up or what else it needs. Possible to find a parts diagram or something, or know of another place to look? Thanks!

I posted this in the other thread, because it was probably the same age/type/similar parts, I suspect the other poster also posted the entire model number as well, and it was never answered.

[darndt21a]

You might try this:
Part Advantage :: Browsing Frigidaire Appliance Model Numbers
I wish they carried manuals ;-)

[PS Staff - Sheila]

How old are you talking? 1960?

If it is really old you may want to call Frigidaire
US 1-800-599-7569 Canada 1-800-265-8352.

Please let us know how you make out.

[ah1]

It "should" be 70s. I've looked online, and most places have more numbers after Dec in their model selection. Some of the diagrams look close, but I can pick out differences here and there, so I don't trust them without finding the exact one. I would like online/parts diagram, makes it easier for me to see what I'm looking at, and figure out how much it's going to cost, describing parts without a diagram to someone on the phone has never worked for me. I don't want to go crazy with it buying parts either, but for what it gets used for, I know a new one simply would not hold up as long as it should (from others I've seen go bad in this area, they don't make things like they used to). I live on a ranch, and when it rains or snows I sometimes put my stuff in there when it isn't exactly clean just to dry it out, etc. I would not want to treat a new one that way. I may call if I can't find something. I'll see a few days first, and take it apart when I can get around to it. I can also find an old used one for less than $30 probably around here.

Here are pictures.
http://www.hotlinkfiles.com/files/68...i/100_2828.JPG
http://www.hotlinkfiles.com/files/68...l/100_2831.JPG

[PS Staff - Sheila]

As near as I can find out your dryer is around a 1967 or 1968 model.

I did find the owners manual for it on the Frigidaire web sight.

The web sight is Frigidaire Appliances - Home and Kitchen Appliances for your home . Click on customer service and then on manuals.

If it is just the belt it should be still available.

There is also another number listed there. It is 1-800-374-4432.

You are right they don't make them like they did back then.

Let me know how you make out.

Sorry I couldn't find a parts breakdown for you.

[ah1]

Thank you!

[ah1]

Well I finally got around to it, and it was not as bad as I thought!! I moved the dryer out, and there was a new hole in the floor next to a line coming up from under the house. Apparently a mouse or two decided to quickly make their home in the dryer (I have a feed bin near the house, although they rarely get to the house, it happens once in a while). They had a nest almost blocking the heating elements, and somehow it looks like a little "stick" got in the belt, and the belt just came off (at least that's all I can see in there as to why it would have come off). I took the back off, put the belt on, cleaned everything, replaced a section of the drum/fabric seal where it rotates (I made a section that should hold up, a guy I found wanted $30 to order just the fabric strip). Anyway, put it back together, tightened everything back up, ran about 6 full loads through it, and it works. It is quieter than it was now, I think some screws were loose. I was expecting much worse for the first "opening" since new.

Thanks again.