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Post# 540505   8/29/2011 at 22:33 (4,617 days old) by shankenstein ()        

I have a 1971 Maytag washer/dryer set that came with my house. They are still in excellent condition, and we used them up until a year ago. The washer leaks slightly, but still works. I'm thinking about selling them. What would be the best way to go about it?




Post# 540512 , Reply# 1   8/29/2011 at 23:23 (4,617 days old) by shankenstein ()        

Here is a picture, by the way!

Post# 540524 , Reply# 2   8/30/2011 at 00:46 (4,617 days old) by tolivac (greenville nc)        

Are you sure you want to sell them-Maybe better to fix the machines and keep them as opposed to buying the washers built today that are just nothing more than expensive trash truck food and dump fillers.

Post# 540529 , Reply# 3   8/30/2011 at 01:16 (4,617 days old) by shankenstein ()        

I already bought a new washer and dryer. :/

Post# 540531 , Reply# 4   8/30/2011 at 01:22 (4,617 days old) by alr2903 (TN)        

Shankenstein,  i really do not blame you i know Vegas is serious about water consumption.  I am thinking you purchased a frontloader? alr


Post# 540532 , Reply# 5   8/30/2011 at 01:26 (4,617 days old) by shankenstein ()        

Yes... You caught me. I really LOVED the Maytags, but the washer started leaking on me a little bit. I'm just surprised that they've lasted for forty years!


Post# 540534 , Reply# 6   8/30/2011 at 01:37 (4,617 days old) by rp2813 (Sannazay)        

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That is my dream Maytag set, except the dryer isn't gas.  You will miss them when your new set fails in a tiny fraction of the time it took for your Maytag to start leaking.

 

Perhaps someone here will want to purchase your machines, but do be advised that you're not by any means sitting on a gold mine.  I hope you'll make every attempt to avoid sending your machines to the scrap heap.  They are capable of operating for many more years, and quite efficiently for what they are.


Post# 540536 , Reply# 7   8/30/2011 at 01:48 (4,617 days old) by shankenstein ()        

Oh, I don't expect a lot of money out of them. That's why I'm asking the experts. I don't want to ask for too much, or too little.

Post# 540560 , Reply# 8   8/30/2011 at 07:53 (4,616 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)        
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For the pair they should be worth $100.00 through maybe $300.00 tops depending on condition from a closer look.


Post# 540566 , Reply# 9   8/30/2011 at 08:22 (4,616 days old) by Tomturbomatic (Beltsville, MD)        

Probably all that is wrong with the washer is that the air gap in the fill injector is mineraled up and causing a bit of a spray in the left rear corner. You are to be congratulated for taking such good care of them. Maybe someone here will see your posting and want to buy them. Have you considered listing them on Craig's List?

I'm sorry you decided to replace them. I have a pair just like them, but they are no longer my daily drivers. Best wishes in placing them in a new home.


Post# 540669 , Reply# 10   8/30/2011 at 18:36 (4,616 days old) by shankenstein ()        

I've thought about Craig's List. Are older appliances usually bought and sold on here? I'm thinking about making a post on here to sell them. Atleast they might go to the right hands.

Post# 540772 , Reply# 11   8/31/2011 at 02:28 (4,616 days old) by alr2903 (TN)        

You may very well get an offer from here in the club,  really you could consider your post as an "ad".   There are still alot of these in use by the original owners, my little std tub, fabrimatic cost me $50 at a garage sale after a "no sale" at an estate sale.  The grandaughter told me her gr. parents purchased it in the  1970's  to her knowledge it had never required a repair.  It works perfectly although i really need to order a set of belts. alr


Post# 540841 , Reply# 12   8/31/2011 at 11:39 (4,615 days old) by shankenstein ()        

Okay, I think I just posted an ad, unless I had to post it elsewhere.

Post# 540849 , Reply# 13   8/31/2011 at 12:24 (4,615 days old) by laundromat (Hilo, Hawaii)        

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I think the leak may be coming from the intake water valve (jet spray). This happens with them when the tube and plastic cone that guide the water spray into the tub wear out. They are realitively easy to replace and would cost no more than $25 for the two parts. That is one of the worst problems because the owners have no idea what is causing the leak and assume the cost of repair would be more than they want to pay and wind up replacing the washer and dryer.

Post# 540876 , Reply# 14   8/31/2011 at 13:32 (4,615 days old) by goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions)        

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Check with RCD, he's in your area, and might be interested.


Post# 541503 , Reply# 15   9/4/2011 at 01:31 (4,612 days old) by alr2903 (TN)        

Good idea Kenny,  I have  trouble keeping track of who lives where.  alr

 


Post# 541645 , Reply# 16   9/4/2011 at 15:23 (4,611 days old) by maypool ()        

i wish they were here in jamiaca i would buy them for sure


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