[RFI] Electric clothes dryer RFI?

[Steve65]

Thanks guys for the several responses to my inquiry.

Chuck and Nathaniel -- You suggested repairing the old dryer. I can't do 
it myself due to old age health reasons. I plan to see what an appliance 
repair guy will want to do the job. Those guys don't come cheap. The 
question becomes how much would one spend to repair the old dryer versus 
buying a new one for $500-$800?

Dave and Gary -- I've taken a portable AM radio to appliance stores a 
few times. My experience has been that the radio produces a loud, 
constant buzz across the AM band virtually everywhere in the store. And 
besides that, the stores I have visited do not have the floor display 
dryers powered. I asked three salesmen about dryer-produced RFI and in 
each case it was that deer in the headlights look, never been asked that 
question before, never heard of radio interference, etc.

Appreciate the help.

Steve, K8JQ

On 11/24/2018 10:02 AM, Steve65 wrote:
> Hello all,
>
> The Sears Kenmore electric clothes dryer I bought in 1973 has failed. 
> I need to replace it. I never heard a whimper of RFI from my old 
> dryer. Are current model dryers a source of RFI about which I should 
> be concerned?
>
> This list has discussed RFI sources such as HVAC, washing machines, 
> LED bulbs and solar power systems. I don't recall anything about 
> electric clothes dryers. Is that because electric clothes dryers are 
> not a significant RFI issue?
>
> Thanks.
>
> Steve, K8JQ
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