Question about what to cannibalize from washer/dryer

[blkadder]

Greetings All,
I am expecting a new washer and dryer in a week or so, and since the old ones are being hauled off for scrap, I was wondering if you might be able to suggest what parts to pull from the old units. I am thinking the motor out of the washer, but aside from that, I could use some ideas.

Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.

Ron

...Semper Fidelis...

[kbalch]

Motor, belts, pulleys, knobs, dials, rubber feet, cords, plugs, etc. Anything readily detachable could be used for other purposes down the road…

Ken

[Jon]

Maybe the drum too, if you have room to store it. Also try a search for "washing machine" to see what homemade tools people have built using washing machine parts.

[38super]

Stainless wash tub makes a great outdoor fire pit.

[DIYer]

That's a good idea, 38super!

[trapper23]

If the dryer also has a blower get that very useful in forges and furnaces!!!

[doodle]

I'd keep the blower and HEATER from the dryer. Might be able to use the heater for a cold smoker?

[atwatterkent]

The drum can also be used as a live fish retainer next to a pier if you catch a fish in the evening and can't filet it till morning.
I do it all the time. The turtles will get them otherwise.

[Altair]

I would go straight for the motor and the heater if taken apart. Otherwise, it would make a great large-capacity polishing tumbler.