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Post# 102158 1/6/2006 at 23:36 (6,682 days old) by sudsmaster  (SF Bay Area, California) |
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I was wondering if perhaps the Maytag gurus here could help identify an old Maytag automatic washer I had in the '80's. I got it used around 1980. Unfortunately I gave it away in 1985 when I moved to a new house. Description: All white, with single dial in the middle. The contours of the machine were rounded - not square as in the A606. As I recall, the sides of the machine were rounded, as well as the corners on control panel. While I had it, the motor broke down, but replacing it was very easy, just tilted the machine back, unbolted the old motor, bolted in the new motor. I kept it in the detached garage where it only had cold water supply. The washing wasn't all that great but it still beat the laundromat. After a while it started putting gray/brown spots on whites. I figured it had a tranny leak, but perhaps it was just mold. My next house had a Whirlpool Belt Drive (circa 1983) and at the time I didn't want to store the Maytag, so it went to charity. But I haven't seen another one since. Any ideas? Any photos? | ||
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Post# 102580 , Reply# 2 1/9/2006 at 01:18 (6,679 days old) by sudsmaster (SF Bay Area, California) |
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Bobby, Thanks! That's getting closer to what I remember, although the one I had didn't have the chrome strip on the front panel (that I recall). I think the control panel was more rounded, also, but my memory of that is more hazy. Of course I regret having parted with that particular washer. Someone got a real classic. Cosmetically it was in mint condition, inside and out. It did seem to wash gently, as well. Not super capacity, of course, but enough for a single guy. | ||
| Post# 102595 , Reply# 3 1/9/2006 at 06:53 (6,679 days old) by bobbyderegis (Boston) | ||
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Hi suds! Did the control panel look shorter and squattier? If it did, then it was a later model (early sixties). I've seen them in the collections, I'll browse and let you knwo where to look. Good to talk to you. Bobby in Boston | ||
| Post# 102598 , Reply# 4 1/9/2006 at 07:15 (6,679 days old) by bobbyderegis (Boston) | ||
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Hey suds, go to "collections", the second one down is Greg Gansky1 collection in Omaha. Go to photo #8. Is that your Maytag? If not, I'm stumped! Bobby | ||
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Post# 102758 , Reply# 5 1/9/2006 at 21:45 (6,679 days old) by sudsmaster (SF Bay Area, California) |
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Bobby, Thanks! That looks more familiar... although I do not remember a chrome strip across the front of the machine. The big center dial and the mid-level pushbuttons do look familiar. Not sure about the toe kick at the front. The one I had was very plain. It may have even had a black agitator... hazy on that. The tub was a dark speckled gray, as I recall. Last time I saw it was about 20 years ago... but I think we're getting warmer! | ||
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Post# 102868 , Reply# 7 1/10/2006 at 14:28 (6,678 days old) by sudsmaster (SF Bay Area, California) |
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Bobby, The gray/white dial sounds vaguely familiar. As I recall there was no lint filter or fabric softener cup. I know when I bought the washer, the seller sort of hesitated as I loaded into a truck, and indicated it may have been something special. But it was around 1980 and I had no idea that anyone collected old washers. I do remember I liked the simple, clean lines of the thing. Reminded me of an old GE fridge. | ||
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Post# 102930 , Reply# 9 1/10/2006 at 22:14 (6,678 days old) by sudsmaster (SF Bay Area, California) |
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Bobby, Yes, I do regret parting with it. But I was moving, and my next place already had a bigger, "better" belt drive Whirlpool (circa 1983). Sadly, I still hadn't realized the charm and value of these machines, and I donated the Whirlpool when I moved yet again seven years ago. I thought the '78 GE Filter-Flo in the next house would be better. I was wrong :-). Now it's sitting in the garage, minus its matching dryer, which I donated along with the WP to charity. In its place sits a Neptune set, which works very well. I do have a line on what looks like a 70's white A?06 with bluish control panel trim. I'm thinking it would be nice next to the GE in the garage... and partial atonement for my parting with its ancestor. I really don't have the room for another washer, but I think I can jettison a couple of stoves to make room. | ||
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Post# 103086 , Reply# 11 1/11/2006 at 20:29 (6,677 days old) by sudsmaster (SF Bay Area, California) |
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Bobby... The matching GE Filter-flo dryer was electric, which is the main reason why I took it out of the house. I replaced it with a White-Westinghouse gas dryer that I had already. Nobody here believes me, but it was a very similar design to the GE dryer - the lint filters were interchangeable. Anyway, I already have a Maytag dryer with electronic controls... it says "Neptune" on it :-). The washer is going just fine... I wouldn't replace it with an agitator, but I do like the sight and sound of an old top loader. | ||
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