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Maytag AMP set
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Post# 463116   9/12/2010 at 20:29 (4,971 days old) by qsd-dan (West)        

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Post# 463117 , Reply# 1   9/12/2010 at 20:31 (4,971 days old) by swestoyz (Cedar Falls, IA)        

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Post# 463120 , Reply# 2   9/12/2010 at 21:09 (4,971 days old) by appnut (TX)        

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I wonder if the word "Maytag" lights up when the dryer is on like the washer does? They look in pretty good shape that's for sure.

Post# 463131 , Reply# 3   9/12/2010 at 21:54 (4,971 days old) by Northwesty (Renton, WA)        

Those look to be in super shape, wonder what the story behind them is. Has anyone contacted the seller?

Post# 463132 , Reply# 4   9/12/2010 at 21:57 (4,971 days old) by swestoyz (Cedar Falls, IA)        

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Brian - I'm waiting for a reply :D

Post# 463137 , Reply# 5   9/12/2010 at 22:45 (4,971 days old) by lebron (Minnesota)        

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Wow great set! Good luck Ben, you need these!

Post# 463150 , Reply# 6   9/12/2010 at 23:57 (4,971 days old) by ingliscanada ()        
Curious

I've always wanted to see a Maytag AMP in action. I can never find it on YouTube. I understand it's similar to the old Speed Queen, with a one-way tranny that kicks from agitation right into spin. I wonder if the motor runs all through the program, or if it shuts down during fill. And does it have a tub brake?

Gary


Post# 463170 , Reply# 7   9/13/2010 at 06:05 (4,971 days old) by frigidaireguy (Wiston-Salem, NC)        

I have this set also. Yes, Bob, the light does burn when the dryer is turned on. The motor stops during the fill and the dryer (mine is gas) has no pilot light but an ignitor something I was very surprised to find out. I don't use my dryer but use my washer on a weekly basis. Good luck on getting them.
Bob


Post# 463173 , Reply# 8   9/13/2010 at 06:30 (4,970 days old) by polkanut (Wausau, WI )        

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Good luck Ben!!! These machines will definitely be well cared for if you're lucky enough to acquire them.

Post# 463174 , Reply# 9   9/13/2010 at 06:41 (4,970 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod)        
Oh Ben

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Good Luck. They're Beautiful.

Our Neighbors had the Washer and Yes, the Maytag lights up.


Post# 463176 , Reply# 10   9/13/2010 at 06:58 (4,970 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)        
AMP PAIR

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These look to be in great condition, the dryer is the early water condensing model I have the same pair and have been dying to try the dryer but haven't gotten around to hooking in up. These could go for a good bit money.

Post# 463197 , Reply# 11   9/13/2010 at 10:26 (4,970 days old) by dnastrau (Lords Valley, PA)        
1953

Nice set - they look mint!

The date codes break down as follows based on the chart:

Washer: GR 1953 - November
Dryer: GF 1953 - April


Post# 463200 , Reply# 12   9/13/2010 at 10:29 (4,970 days old) by amyswasher ()        
Not many around

Are these the ones that people got rid of because of the mercury on the lids that regulated the water level?

Post# 463227 , Reply# 13   9/13/2010 at 16:09 (4,970 days old) by lebron (Minnesota)        
mercury on the lids

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Yes these machines have a mercury switch in the lids, which is activated when the float in the middle of the agitator presses up against the lid.

Post# 463253 , Reply# 14   9/13/2010 at 19:00 (4,970 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)        
AMP PAIR

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Amyswasher why would people get rid of a machine because the lid switches had mercury in them many major appliances had mercury in them including most gas ranges for about a 30 year period?

Post# 463276 , Reply# 15   9/13/2010 at 21:04 (4,970 days old) by amyswasher ()        

I heard that people were encouraged to get rid of the mercury as well as the ozone lamps in washers and dryers. That's what I heard, I don't know if it's true or not, so I was asking.

Post# 463318 , Reply# 16   9/14/2010 at 00:41 (4,970 days old) by tolivac (greenville nc)        

There is not that much mercury in ozone bulbs-but there would be a little more in mercury switches.And of course a very tiny amount of mercury in CFL bulbs and other Flourscent bulbs-but this isn't really something to worry about-I would be concerned about facial exposure to UV rays if you are a washer "spectator" with a washer that has one when the lid is opened.If the bulb could be rewired so it goes OUT when the lid is opened-then it isn't a concern.The UV rays can reflect off the water in the washer.And they don't penetrate into the water much at all.think the UV bulbs are more value in a dryer.And keep in mind some man made fibers and cotton can be weakend from prolonged exposure to UV light.

Post# 463326 , Reply# 17   9/14/2010 at 02:54 (4,970 days old) by alr2903 (TN)        

I wonder if this style dryer was available without the condensing feature?. Where would the lint filter be located? alr2903

Post# 463329 , Reply# 18   9/14/2010 at 05:12 (4,970 days old) by gorenje (Slovenia)        

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Hello,
can someone explain me how this dryer condenses the moisture.
Is this the reason the dryer has also a drain hose I suppose.
thanks
Ingemar


Post# 463331 , Reply# 19   9/14/2010 at 06:22 (4,970 days old) by Tomturbomatic (Beltsville, MD)        
Condenser drying and mercury switches

In this early dryer there was no fan in the condensing system, just a spray of water to condense the steam. The cold water, the condensate and the lint were pumped down the drain. This early design was refined quite a bit in later styles of the condenser dryer. Maytag water dryers as they were called, had a blower that circulated the steamy air through the condensation chamber and a lint filter. Maytag also refined the drying termperature control system. In this first machine, the temperatures tended to soar once the load was dry. In a test report, the temperature reached 230 after an hour on high heat. Since it took 40 to 50 minutes to dry a load, setting it for an hour of drying time was not beyond what might reasonably happen.

The AMP washers were not pulled from service because of the mercury in the lid switch. The mercury was sealed in glass and not easily accessible. The wiring in the lid to make the machine work had to have good insulation against moisture. In the time period in which the machines were made, that meant using rubber insulation. Unfortunately heat affects rubber, hastening its natural interaction with oxygen in the air and the fumes from chlorine bleach which easily entered the lid through the hole for the "belly button' water level switch. Eventually these heavily insulated wires became stiff and slightly deformed in shape which threw the mercury switches slightly out of position so that they did not work properly. By that time new machines offered a larger tub and more features so there was not so much of an incentive for the original owners to repair the AMPs. Also, by that many years, the very caustic laundry detergents of the time had usually done a number on the aluminum parts of the machine so rebuilding them was often not a cheap undertaking for selling them second-hand.


Post# 463590 , Reply# 20   9/15/2010 at 15:01 (4,968 days old) by gorenje (Slovenia)        

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Thanks for the explanations :)
Ingemar


Post# 464328 , Reply# 21   9/19/2010 at 18:54 (4,964 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)        
AMP PAIR GOING IN 30 MINUTES

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This looks like it might be a bargain these are worth at least $1500.00.

Post# 464331 , Reply# 22   9/19/2010 at 19:34 (4,964 days old) by bobofhollywood ()        
600

They're worth about 600 dollars. How much did you pay for your AMP washer John ?

Post# 464346 , Reply# 23   9/19/2010 at 21:14 (4,964 days old) by appnut (TX)        

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So, who paid $610 for them?


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