Thread Number: 3663
Re-build a Maytag A512 or buy new Atlantis?? |
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Post# 89396   10/17/2005 at 22:36 (6,736 days old) by mayfan69 (Brisbane Queensland Australia)   |   | |
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I would like to get some opinions concerning the above: I have an opportunity to have re-built an older Maytag A512 which will cost approx AU$1000.00, which so far includes a new gearbox, seals and belts, but could be higher if the bowls have rusted out. So...i could end paying the price of a new Atlantis. I know the Atlantis are nowhere near as good...but what problems have surfaced with them? Do i re-build an old machine and get only a 12 month warranty or buy new and get a 5 year warranty? Leon
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Post# 89398 , Reply# 1   10/17/2005 at 22:42 (6,736 days old) by mrsalvo (New Braunfels Texas)   |   | |
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Good question, I would be interested in hearing from others also on this. |
Post# 89420 , Reply# 2   10/18/2005 at 06:55 (6,736 days old) by mayken4now (Panama City, Florida)   |   | |
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Mayfan69, Your A512 is about what, 15 years old? So, if you have it rebuilt, you are looking at probably 20 more years. It is worth it. If you buy a new Atlantis, it will work nice for a while, then, sorry, they are crap. If you have total rust-out, then you can replace that as well. Good luck and keep your A512. Steve |
Post# 89440 , Reply# 3   10/18/2005 at 09:37 (6,736 days old) by peterh770 (Marietta, GA)   |   | |
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Post# 89463 , Reply# 4   10/18/2005 at 12:31 (6,736 days old) by mayfan69 (Brisbane Queensland Australia)   |   | |
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Post# 89535 , Reply# 5   10/18/2005 at 19:08 (6,735 days old) by bpetersxx (laf in on the banks of the Wabash River)   |   | |
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Post# 89652 , Reply# 6   10/19/2005 at 08:49 (6,735 days old) by mayken4now (Panama City, Florida)   |   | |
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Post# 93853 , Reply# 10   11/14/2005 at 01:55 (6,709 days old) by mayfan69 (Brisbane Queensland Australia)   |   | |
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Hi Chris, Since emailing you about your message, something has come up which could save me spending the money. I saw an ad in the paper here for a Wilkins Servis automatic for only AU$20.00 !!!! (for you guys who don't know: Wilkins Servis used Maytag mechanicals built under licence here in Oz in the 1970's, the same gearboxes used in the A512 series machines and older) I went and had a look at the machine and its still in pretty good order for 30 years old. It still works well,but the timer needs repairing and the cabinet needs a good paint job. it's been serviced every 12 months since new and the owners have taken good care of it. So...for $20.00 i couldn't resist. Maybe Chris you might know where i can get the timer repaired or a re-con one? Please let me know I'll post some pics on the site for everyone once i pick up the machine and get my scanner working. Cheers Leon |