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Post# 263636   2/6/2008 at 18:34 (5,922 days old) by washernut ()        

My Fridgemore stackable dryer quit again and I decided that I wasn't messing around with it anymore. So, I went into my used appliance mans store today and bought a Maytag Dependable Care. Got it home and hooked it up and was amazed at how much faster it dried than the Fridgemore. Granted this is the first day but so far I'm totally "in like" with that dryer. My question is whether or not this is a real Maytag or a different manufacturer with a Maytag name on it. Just from what I've seen so far I would guess it's the real deal. I also have a Maytag Proforma dryer that is next to worthless. But from what I've seen on the site the door setup on it tells me it's a Norge. Just curious I guess any feedback is appreciated.
Thanks
Bill





Post# 263664 , Reply# 1   2/6/2008 at 20:57 (5,921 days old) by maytagbear (N.E. Ohio)        
Well, yes,

Sort of. Depends on whom you ask. I have an 11 year old Dependable Care set bought new in September 1997, and they have performed flawlessly for me. The washer (LAT9806) sounds like my A208, which sold separately when we sold the house in '96.


The transmission is not the same as the centre dial Maytags, or so I have been led to believe. However, I maintain that the Dependable Care washer was the last decent Maytag built. Yes, it is a water hog, but I have had excellent results from it. My only serious gripe is the comparatively slow spin...600 something rpm on regular, and 400 something on gentle.


The matching dryer has been wonderful, as well (LDG9806). I love the accuracy of the "Intellidry," and the chiming end-of-cycle signal, and this is the first dryer I have had with a drum light........



Don't get me wrong, I loved my A208 and DG410, but this pair is the TOL pair of my dreams!



Enjoy!



Lawrence/Maytagbear


Post# 263678 , Reply# 2   2/6/2008 at 22:11 (5,921 days old) by appnut (TX)        

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Yes, it's the real thing. One of the last. I bought mine December 7, 1994. LDE9824

Post# 263703 , Reply# 3   2/7/2008 at 04:43 (5,921 days old) by laundromat (Hilo, Hawaii)        
Dependable Care Maytags

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The Dependable Care models were the last of the true Maytags made.Maytag is still making their top loding comercial washers and matching dryers that way.

Post# 263753 , Reply# 4   2/7/2008 at 11:27 (5,921 days old) by washernut ()        
Thanks

I just checked mine is Model # LDE8624ACE
I like the dampness indicator light on the front.
Bill


Post# 263756 , Reply# 5   2/7/2008 at 11:30 (5,921 days old) by brant_ix (Westford, MA)        
So Here's a question...

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If they are still making the Commercial Maytags as the Dependable Care systems, is it possible to buy a set for home use???

Post# 263782 , Reply# 6   2/7/2008 at 13:12 (5,921 days old) by maytagmark (Galveston,Tx.)        

Bill, Here is my Dependable Care Washer I rescued from the crusher last summer,I spotted it a half a block away on a truck,the guy was going to take it to the recycler,I gladly gave him 20.00 for it,all it needed was the hose clamp tightend on the bottom of the tub for the bleach dispenser,it's still like new exept for that one tiny chip,I found the matching gas dryer on craigs list but someone got it first. does your dryer have the same control panel as my washer? Mark

Post# 263802 , Reply# 7   2/7/2008 at 15:01 (5,921 days old) by andrewinorlando ()        

It just amazes me to this day the stuff people will throw away that is perfectly good. What a waste.....glad you rescued her!!

Post# 263927 , Reply# 8   2/8/2008 at 09:56 (5,920 days old) by maytagmark (Galveston,Tx.)        

The guy said he had some more in the garage and in the back that were headed to the crusher also ,so I went to take a look and got a center dial LDE806 in almond for 20.00 also,I haven't tryed it yet,it's down in the garage,I don't have a 220 plug yet,I swapped the near perfect lighted control panel with my trusty white DE308 pictured that I found at a thrift store years ago,the top is perfect but the old panel was looking bad,I'll put the old panel back on the almond one and keep it as a spare,it matches my almond garage fridge,a curbside find,nothing wrong with it,it had a sign on it "I work, take me",two streets down there was a beautiful antique dining table with free on it so I had to make two trips,yes it amazes me too what people throw away. Mark

Post# 263945 , Reply# 9   2/8/2008 at 12:19 (5,920 days old) by volvoguy87 (Cincinnati, OH)        
Free stuff from the trash.

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When I lived in Savannah, I got a beautiful full-size art deco bed frame from the trash. It had a shellac finish so I have been restoring it, and it's nearly complete. I just stopped some time ago to work on my thesis. The bed frame is sturdy, with stunning inlays. I need to replace some veneer on the sides, but the finish is almost good as new, nice and shiny.
My housemate also got a 1984? Kirby Heritage II from a thrift store for under $10.00, and it works perfectly. At that price, they might as well have been throwing it away!

Sometimes the best things in life are free,
Dave


Post# 263949 , Reply# 10   2/8/2008 at 13:23 (5,920 days old) by peterh770 (Marietta, GA)        

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Brant,
They no longer make these in commercial models. The plant closed last October.


Post# 263955 , Reply# 11   2/8/2008 at 14:16 (5,920 days old) by brant_ix (Westford, MA)        
Right, I remember that...

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But... then, what are these machines built upon?
Whirlpool??

Thermistor water valve regulates
incoming water temperatures —
saving up to 25% on waterheating
bills.**
• Our commercial Energy Advantage™
top-load washers last longer than
other leading brands.
• Dependable Drive® transmission has
fewer parts for fewer repairs.
• Quad Coat™ cabinet and
porcelain-enamel top stay
looking like new for years.

www.maytagcommerciallaundry.com/c...



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Post# 263956 , Reply# 12   2/8/2008 at 14:45 (5,920 days old) by maytagmark (Galveston,Tx.)        
Sometimes the best things in life are free

Hey Dave,Since you like Volvos I'll tell you about the best Volvo I ever had and it was free,In '94 my Mom was shopping for a new Mazda because the '86 626 with about 200,000 miles had been so good so we went to the Mazda dealer to get her a new car and I spotted a gold '88 Volvo 240 on the used car lot,she was hesitant at first but I said we have to test drive it,it had 136,000 miles on it but was showroom new and one owner dealer maintained,I drove it and it was very peppy so she said this is an old car so the brakes might not be so good,I applied the 4 wheel disk brakes and it stopped on a dime, she said I know you want this car so I'll buy it and in a year or so you can buy this one from me and I'll geta new one,well she loved it and 9 years later,it was starting to rust and she got another car and said are you sure you still want this car,I drove it another three years,at that point it had about 300,000 miles and still going but rust was forming around the driver door hinge's and eventually started loosing power steering,brake and trans.fluid so I let the Golden Chariot lay to rest.at one point someone sideswiped it and I collected 1300.00,and I parted it out on e-bay,sure got our moneys worth out of that car,the only thing it ever needed were brakes,tires and batteries,the water pump,alternater and starter were still original,some of the parts still live on in the "new" '89 240 that I've had for four years. I know this got way off topic but oh well, How many fans do you have? I have four Emersons. Mark

Post# 263975 , Reply# 13   2/8/2008 at 17:17 (5,920 days old) by volvoguy87 (Cincinnati, OH)        
In order to keep this thread on track

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Please see thread #Thread# 15730 in the Imperial Forum for my answer to Maytag Mark's question.

Dependable Care Maytag, the Maytag of Maytags,
Dave


Post# 264060 , Reply# 14   2/9/2008 at 10:09 (5,919 days old) by peterh770 (Marietta, GA)        

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Brandt,
That is an outdated brochure. Note that the Neptunes are in there too, and they are long gone. WP is taking their time updating the Maytag website.


Post# 264078 , Reply# 15   2/9/2008 at 11:12 (5,919 days old) by retro-man (- boston,ma)        

Speaking of dependability, a friend of mine just replaced his early neptune washer, wouldn't spin anymore, just a circuit burnt out, with another new neptune front loader with the glass door. Totally different design from the outside from the previous model, doesn't match at all. So anyways he gets this package in the mail from maytag. It is a plug in ground fault breaker. You plug this into the outlet then plug the washer into it. This is to prevent the machine from shorting out completely cause of the leakage problems they have been having
with water getting into the circuit and motor I guess. Talk about dependable????????


Post# 264102 , Reply# 16   2/9/2008 at 17:14 (5,919 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!)        

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I read that Whirlpool is coming out with a "hybrid" top loading washer for the commercial line that sounds like it will incorporate features and construction of the Direct-Drive Whirlpool and Maytag machines. Should be interesting.

Post# 264136 , Reply# 17   2/9/2008 at 21:32 (5,918 days old) by johnb300m (Chicago)        

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all they need to do is toss in the orbital trans. that's all i ask for.

Post# 264144 , Reply# 18   2/9/2008 at 22:46 (5,918 days old) by pulsator (Saint Joseph, MI)        

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I wonder if they'll just end up giving the Whirlpool toploader a spin drain and calling it a Hybrid of the two machines though? I'm hopin for everything to be Maytag with a Surglator thrown into it! I wonder what they'll think up?

Post# 264365 , Reply# 19   2/10/2008 at 21:06 (5,917 days old) by brant_ix (Westford, MA)        
Thanks Peter...

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That explains it... It also explains the New MayTag Logo that you see on the Sears Website!

I agree that it will be interesting to see what they come up with for their new commercial line.

~Brant



Post# 264380 , Reply# 20   2/10/2008 at 22:09 (5,917 days old) by johnb300m (Chicago)        
new logo

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d'oh!
i like the logo, but...THEY'RE MISSING THE STYLIZED "M"!!!


Post# 264638 , Reply# 21   2/12/2008 at 14:03 (5,916 days old) by washernut ()        

Mark,
My dryer does have that same console as your washer.
Bill


Post# 264769 , Reply# 22   2/13/2008 at 10:31 (5,915 days old) by peterh770 (Marietta, GA)        

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Greg,

At the Clean Show last summer, the WP techs said that they have a list of some 200+ "things" that they are going to fix/redesign on the DD WP washer to make it a better machine for both the home and commercial markets. The were very sure that once all these new fixes/designs/ideas get incorporated, the WP would be a much better machine than the Maytag. The look in my eyes was "Yeah, Riiiiiiiiiight..."

Maybe Leslie will fill us in...



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