Thread Number: 2788
Maytag #A606 |
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Post# 75414 , Reply# 2   7/27/2005 at 18:46 (6,839 days old) by Mayken4now (Panama City, Florida)   |   | |
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You have the right place. I have a plethera of info on the Maytag A606. Just change the 23.95 belt. I reccomend both be changed. Remove the front panel, (two screws at the bottom) and then pull slightly out and down on the panel. It will come off. Thenk tilt the washer back about 1 foot, make it stable and the belts are right in front of the frame underneath. no tools except for a phillips screw driver are required. If that does not work, email me. Hey welcome to this website. We have a very interesting time here and more to come.......................... I will help you. Good luck Steve |
Post# 75533 , Reply# 5   7/28/2005 at 16:28 (6,839 days old) by Goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions)   |   | |
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Post# 78304 , Reply# 7   8/14/2005 at 19:12 (6,821 days old) by Goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions)   |   | |
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Could be the belts squealing,easy enough to change. Check the hoses in the back,could be the cause of a leak. Another common spot for a Maytag water leak is a small plastic part,not sure what it's called,which is in the hose from the mixing valve,to the top of the tub.It gets limed up,and can cause a leak.Easy enough to fix.Pull the front off,and watch while it fills,to see if you can pinpoint the leak. 606's were made from the mid 60's,up into the mid to late 70's.IIRC.Welcome! kennyGF |
Post# 78313 , Reply# 8   8/14/2005 at 20:00 (6,821 days old) by appnut (TX)   |   | |
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Post# 78316 , Reply# 9   8/14/2005 at 20:15 (6,821 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.)   |   | |
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I've done this repair on a couple Maytags. Choice of which parts kit. Injector Hose Kit with Air Gap Assembly Injector Tube and Nozzle Kit Air Gap Fill Injector Tube |
Post# 78449 , Reply# 12   8/15/2005 at 12:03 (6,821 days old) by appnut (TX)   |   | |
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Post# 78452 , Reply# 13   8/15/2005 at 12:22 (6,821 days old) by maytagbear (N.E. Ohio)   |   | |
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Stick with the Maytags! Few machines are their equals. Parts are still quite available for these lovely units. There's no reason why these couldn't go another 20-30 years. Just my .2 . Lawrence/Maytagbear |
Post# 78453 , Reply# 14   8/15/2005 at 12:40 (6,821 days old) by kenwashesmonday (Carlstadt, NJ)   |   | |
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My A606 runs all weekend every weekend. Can't kill it! Ken D. |
Post# 78455 , Reply# 15   8/15/2005 at 12:54 (6,821 days old) by whirlcool (Just North Of Houston, Texas)   |   | |
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Even 10 years ago washers weren't built to last as these Maytags were. I'd keep the Maytags. What is the cosmetic condition of these unit? Don't worry about asking questions here, we enjoy answering them! If you don't ask, how are you going to know? |
Post# 78462 , Reply# 17   8/15/2005 at 13:26 (6,821 days old) by fixerman ()   |   | |
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Go to Sears web site and type in A606 in the model lookup box. It has all the parts and diagrams. CLICK HERE TO GO TO fixerman's LINK |
Post# 78465 , Reply# 18   8/15/2005 at 13:35 (6,821 days old) by Juliaevan ()   |   | |
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Wow! Thank you so much! This is very helpful. What an awesome site. I never dreamed I'd ever have so many Maytag repairman friends. :) Or that I'd venture to become one! Thanks again. Julia |
Post# 78467 , Reply# 19   8/15/2005 at 13:38 (6,821 days old) by Juliaevan ()   |   | |
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The diagrams on that Sears site all show "NO IMAGE AVAILABLE" on my screen. Is there another source I could look at? Thanks once again! Julia |
Post# 78484 , Reply# 20   8/15/2005 at 14:19 (6,821 days old) by fixerman ()   |   | |
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Type in model A806 at Sears site. Different model but share many of the parts. It will at least give you an idea what it is like inside. |
Post# 78503 , Reply# 21   8/15/2005 at 16:19 (6,821 days old) by Goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions)   |   | |
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Post# 78518 , Reply# 22   8/15/2005 at 17:21 (6,820 days old) by swestoyz (Cedar Falls, IA)   |   | |
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I've included a cut away spec sheet for the Maytag's, any model (a favorite POD of mine). This is a good reference to see what is going on inside the unit. If you look right below the hindges, you will see the injector assembly. This would leak during the a fill. Also note the water valve, another possible leak zone. Another common leaky zone is the hose between the pump and the outer tub. Usually it is just really nasty hose clamps, but is usually a good idea to replace the hose as well. Also check the hose/clamp on the drain as well - the hose that runs out the back side of the pump (looking from the front). It also could be leaking from a tub seal as well, or a rusted outer tub. Pull the front cover off, and look for obvious signs of a real rusty place, or where you see recent dampness. Let us know if you need any help. Ben |
Post# 79560 , Reply# 23   8/22/2005 at 09:59 (6,814 days old) by JuliaEvan ()   |   | |
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This is awesome. Thank you very much. Now to troubleshoot that leak! Thanks again. |
Post# 79609 , Reply# 24   8/22/2005 at 15:06 (6,814 days old) by Mayken4now (Panama City, Florida)   |   | |
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Post# 79711 , Reply# 25   8/23/2005 at 02:16 (6,813 days old) by kenmore1978 ()   |   | |
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The only 10 year old machines I wuld take a chance on would be something from the Whirlpool/Kenmore family. Otherwise, stick with the Maytags |
Post# 815585 , Reply# 27   3/24/2015 at 18:34 (3,312 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)   |   | |
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That plastic hook was left over from the molding process, normally all four should have been removed before the agitator was ever installed in the washer when it was first assembled.
We used to see some crazy things on new MTs and WPs in the 70s, quality control was not anywhere near as good in the 70s as it is now. |