Creda 37371

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 !