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Maytag questions for Volvoguy87 or anyone else that knows the anwsers and wants to respond. |
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Post# 418672   2/26/2010 at 04:29 (5,144 days old) by beekeyknee (Columbia, MO)   |   | |
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Back in 2008 you answered some questions for harvestgold in San Diego. I was wondering if you would answer a few more for me, along that line? You said that the 800 series were TOL in the dial version(and more flexible, being able to select specific functions with in a cycle) and The 900 series were TOL in the push button version, but less flexible, lacking the dial. That makes perfect sense. You also said the 800 series had the highest capacity. Why would the 800 series have more capacity than the 900? Are the parts(for instance the timer) in the 900 control panels harder to find and/or work on? Push button would be fun, but if it's going to be an aggravation to get parts for, I don't think I want it. I also might want to just spin something out, and I don't know if I can do that with a 900. Do you know? I've seen service manuals for the 900's and they do look more complicated. I want to get a set with the helical drive, lighted control panels and the power fin agitator. Did the capacity go up in later models that included the helical drive? I don't want any of that orbital drive junk. How can I tell by looking at model numbers when the switch was made to orbital drive, or do I have to peek inside to be safe? If I find an 800 set in good condition should I go for it? Nice matched sets don't seem to turn up often. I'm not concerned with color as much as cosmetic condition. I can recondition mechanicals, but I can't fix a busted control panel, dents and scratches, or chipped porcelain. There are so many things to consider.
About the dryers. Should I look for an 800 series dryer or an 808 series with the bigger door and the lint filter in the front? You said the 800 series had the lint filter in the back of the drum. Is that the plastic circle in the back center of the drum? If it is, that looks kind of inconvenient. Are the gas or electric dryers easier to work on and which have parts that are easier to find? Do you know where I can find service manuals for the dryers? I found the service manuals for the washers on here, but I haven't seen any for the dryers. I'd appreciate any information you can give me. Sorry for the long message. Thanks much, Brian |