The model we have is the Creda Compact 37275 but when you hear the story, you will see why the 37371 is its nearest descendant.
Reason for purchase ?
The story begins in 1978 !
One tiny daughter is already causing disruption in our home, and her little sister is about to make her ... Read review
Advantages: Looooong lasting and still doing the job Disadvantages: Will not die and be replaced.!
...model we have is the Creda Compact 37275 but when you hear the story, you will see why the 37371 is its nearest descendant.
Reason for purchase ?
The story begins in 1978 !
One tiny daughter is already causing disruption in our home, and her little sister is about to make her appearance on the world stage in three weeks time.
No-one has invented an alternative for terry nappies. There will soon ... ...winter.?
A Creda tumble dryer was the answer.
Appearance.?
It was a Compact, so takes up little room - it was advertised as being suitable to hang on a wall ! - or, as we preferred - to sit on a worktop.
It was pure white enamle - this was long before manufacturers of white goods made colour an option.!
It did not need to be plumbed in or even have a vent pipe for extraction - that ... more
The model we have is the Creda Compact 37275 but when you hear the story, you will see why the 37371 is its nearest descendant.
Reason for purchase ?
The story begins in 1978 ! One tiny daughter is already causing disruption in our home, and her little sister is about to make her appearance on the world stage in three weeks time. No-one has invented an alternative for terry nappies. There will soon be a dozen on the liine, morning, noon and night.! As a loving father, I don't mind changing them and even soaking them and washing them.! But how do you get them dry in the depths of a Belfast winter.?
A Creda tumble dryer was the answer.
Appearance.?
It was a Compact, so takes up little room - it was advertised as being suitable to hang on a wall ! - or, as we preferred - to sit on a worktop. It was pure white enamle - this was long before manufacturers of white goods made colour an option.! It did not need to be plumbed in or even have a vent pipe for extraction - that was an optional extra we never needed.
Functions ?
It was designed to handle 6.5 llbs of cotton wash. Its dials are simplicity to use - The timer is set to whatever length of time you want - up to 90 minutes. The other variable is for heat - H! for low temperature or H2 for high temperature.
Safety ?
Safety is ensured by the door switch - as soon as the door is opened, the machine stops, just as simple as that.
Cost ?
Total cost was about £50, though that was a fair chunk of money in the early 70's !! £17.90 deposit, and then a monthly payment on our electric bill.??
Reliability ?
About 9 years later, we had a problem. The drum was not turning properly.! As an amateur fixer of things, I delved inside and discovered a large rubber belt which turns the drum, was worn out.! A quick trip to the local parts supplier got me home with a replacement for about £5.
From that day to this, we have had nothing go wrong with it.!!! The paint inside the machine has flaked, the lint filter gets cleaned once in a blue moon ! - but that's the lot.
The babies have got out of nappies, grown up, left home and married - but the Creda still turns merrily on its way. If it ever gives us a chance to replace it with another, then Creda will get first option.!
Future ?
At 25 years and a bit, this machine should really go into some electrical hall of fame.! If Creda officials are reading, I'll do a deal !
