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So I picked up a dryer today... |
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Post# 766534   6/28/2014 at 16:45 (3,588 days old) by redcarpetdrew (Fairfield, CA)   |   | |
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Post# 766536 , Reply# 1   6/28/2014 at 16:49 (3,588 days old) by tennblondie78 (Bowling Green, KY)   |   | |
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Post# 766540 , Reply# 2   6/28/2014 at 17:11 (3,588 days old) by redcarpetdrew (Fairfield, CA)   |   | |
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Post# 766542 , Reply# 3   6/28/2014 at 17:12 (3,588 days old) by redcarpetdrew (Fairfield, CA)   |   | |
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Post# 766550 , Reply# 4   6/28/2014 at 17:58 (3,588 days old) by goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions)   |   | |
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Post# 766590 , Reply# 5   6/28/2014 at 21:31 (3,588 days old) by tennblondie78 (Bowling Green, KY)   |   | |
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Post# 766598 , Reply# 6   6/28/2014 at 22:33 (3,588 days old) by Frigilux (The Minnesota Prairie)   |   | |
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Post# 766600 , Reply# 7   6/28/2014 at 22:48 (3,588 days old) by redcarpetdrew (Fairfield, CA)   |   | |
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Post# 766606 , Reply# 8   6/29/2014 at 01:53 (3,588 days old) by redcarpetdrew (Fairfield, CA)   |   | |
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So, the story is...
My local parts supplier put a lady in touch with me who had asked if they knew anyone who liked old washers and dryers. (I must remember to buy them about a ton of doughnuts...). I went to meet her at her parents house. She told me that back in 1974, her mom bought a set of Maytags including a electric dryer in hopes that it would force dad into installing a 220 volt line into their 1950's house so she could stop line drying everything. He, being stubborn, would not. So the washer went into service but the dryer sat in the box in the garage in the hopes that he'd relent having had the money spent. The box being opened only for the dealer to put a power cord on it as a prep prior to delivery. It still was on the wooden pallet. Not a chance. It sat. Eventually he retired at 70-80 years old. She told him that now that he was retired, he could either hook up the dryer or hang the clothes on the drying lines. He held out to the end and did all the line drying. What almost pushed her over the edge was once he was home full time, he decided the house was too hot and used the last space in the fuse box to connect 220 for a air conditioner.. Anyway, he passed away 9 years ago and then she passed about 3 years ago. The daughter decided to finally turn the house into a rental. So I was able to get the dryer. The unused 40 year old dryer. The unused 40 year old dryer still new in the box. This box... This post was last edited 06/29/2014 at 02:13 |
Post# 766607 , Reply# 9   6/29/2014 at 02:00 (3,588 days old) by redcarpetdrew (Fairfield, CA)   |   | |
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So back to the shop we went. Whatever could this dryer be? Let's look at the box for clues. It is worse for wear since it was stored right next to the garage door.
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Post# 766608 , Reply# 10   6/29/2014 at 02:04 (3,588 days old) by redcarpetdrew (Fairfield, CA)   |   | |
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Time to remove the box. This would be the AW equivalent to a striptease. Lol. An appliance striptease.
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Post# 766609 , Reply# 11   6/29/2014 at 02:10 (3,588 days old) by redcarpetdrew (Fairfield, CA)   |   | |
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The picture clears. A Halo. What ever could that little chrome strip mean?
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Post# 766610 , Reply# 12   6/29/2014 at 02:22 (3,588 days old) by redcarpetdrew (Fairfield, CA)   |   | |
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Yes, dear folks, it's a brand new DE806 dryer! As in... Well... NEW! I couldn't believe it! The books and footpads are still in the bag. Also, look at the shine on the housing behind the filter!
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Post# 766611 , Reply# 13   6/29/2014 at 02:31 (3,588 days old) by redcarpetdrew (Fairfield, CA)   |   | |
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As long as I'm marveling at what a new 06 dryer looks like, I had to open her up. Just awesome. I'm so used to only seeing tons of lint, broken parts and general mayhem from a few decades of use. Never in my wildest dreams did I think I'd get to uncrate a brand new 806.
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Post# 766612 , Reply# 14   6/29/2014 at 02:34 (3,588 days old) by redcarpetdrew (Fairfield, CA)   |   | |
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Ummm, hook it up to power, that's what! Look at that light shine on the hub assembly!
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Post# 766613 , Reply# 15   6/29/2014 at 02:39 (3,588 days old) by redcarpetdrew (Fairfield, CA)   |   | |
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As for the console, let the best nightlight in town shine.
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Post# 766614 , Reply# 16   6/29/2014 at 03:02 (3,588 days old) by redcarpetdrew (Fairfield, CA)   |   | |
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Time to wake her up from a 40 year slumber. Damp dry selected to test the electronic control and shut off solenoid. Oh and of course the bell! Listening in on my cell's speaker to the first ever run was our own Stephanie (tennblondie78). Thanks Steph for sharing the moment with me and being a cheerleader!
The ultimate dream for a Maytagman of my generation. Finding, owning, un boxing and bringing to life a brand spanking new DE806! CLICK HERE TO GO TO redcarpetdrew's LINK |
Post# 766616 , Reply# 17   6/29/2014 at 03:09 (3,588 days old) by redcarpetdrew (Fairfield, CA)   |   | |
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Now that I got my ding on, I wanted to polish all the grime and dust from sitting in a box for 40 years. She's showroom new so it's high time she looks it. Lots of little tape residue marks, smudges, etc that the dealer would have done when actually installing her. Here she is looking dang good for 40 years!
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Post# 766618 , Reply# 18   6/29/2014 at 03:19 (3,588 days old) by redcarpetdrew (Fairfield, CA)   |   | |
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A look at the books. A warranty card! Since Maytag goes by date of install, not date of purchase, I wonder if I could send in the registration card for the warranty. Leslie, I know you're gonna read this. What do you think? LOL!
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Post# 766620 , Reply# 19   6/29/2014 at 03:24 (3,588 days old) by redcarpetdrew (Fairfield, CA)   |   | |
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This will be a prized addition to my harem (that's for you, Geoff!) on par with the 906's which I will finally be posting pictures of after fighting a battle with a defective card reader and a partially corrupted memory card. It's coming, Brian!
And for those who are wondering what happened to the matching washer, her Mom used it up to the early to mid 90's when she bought a A9600 washer to replace it. Oh well! RCD |
Post# 766623 , Reply# 20   6/29/2014 at 04:39 (3,588 days old) by hippiedoll ( arizona )   |   | |
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Post# 766636 , Reply# 21   6/29/2014 at 05:59 (3,588 days old) by goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions)   |   | |
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Post# 766638 , Reply# 22   6/29/2014 at 06:09 (3,588 days old) by mrb627 (Buford, GA)   |   | |
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Post# 766642 , Reply# 23   6/29/2014 at 07:21 (3,588 days old) by turquoisedude (.)   |   | |
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Post# 766643 , Reply# 24   6/29/2014 at 07:24 (3,588 days old) by bajaespuma (Connecticut)   |   | |
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I'd catch sight of a new appliance crate like that once in a while in the '70's and my imagination would go wild. I still have a fantasy that somewhere out there is a "Raiders of the Lost Ark" secret warehouse with crates and crates of vintage machines waiting to be discovered. You have just lived that dream. Thank you for the post and the pictures. |
Post# 766659 , Reply# 25   6/29/2014 at 08:59 (3,588 days old) by pulltostart (Mobile, AL)   |   | |
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Post# 766661 , Reply# 26   6/29/2014 at 09:01 (3,588 days old) by scoots (Chattanooga TN)   |   | |
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Post# 766676 , Reply# 27   6/29/2014 at 09:49 (3,588 days old) by appnut (TX)   |   | |
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Post# 766690 , Reply# 28   6/29/2014 at 10:30 (3,588 days old) by Kenmoreguy64 (Charlotte, NC)   |   | |
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That's really awesome Andy. First the 906s, now this. I think the appliance gods are smiling on you, which they should be. You have earned a lot of positive karma in things that you've selflessly done for others here over the years, and now its time to get something equally cool in return! I am very happy for you, also happy that the dryer landed right where it should be.
Happy brand-new vintage laundering Andy, from a true fan! Gordon |
Post# 766691 , Reply# 29   6/29/2014 at 10:30 (3,588 days old) by PhilR (Quebec Canada)   |   | |
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Great find! New in box after all these years! Yesterday, I just got the original box for one of my Frigidaire microwave ovens from the guy who sold it to me two years ago. He recently found the original box (whick didn't even fit in my car's trunk!) and he offered it to me. It takes a lot of space but I have to keep it!
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Post# 766692 , Reply# 30   6/29/2014 at 10:32 (3,588 days old) by ultramatic (New York City)   |   | |
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Post# 766713 , Reply# 33   6/29/2014 at 12:12 (3,588 days old) by Kenmore71 (Minneapolis, MN)   |   | |
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Post# 766719 , Reply# 34   6/29/2014 at 12:32 (3,587 days old) by bluejay (Havre de Grace, MD)   |   | |
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Post# 766820 , Reply# 35   6/29/2014 at 21:42 (3,587 days old) by mistereric (New Jersey (Taylor Ham))   |   | |
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Post# 766888 , Reply# 36   6/30/2014 at 09:38 (3,587 days old) by mitch (Atlanta)   |   | |
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And a good story :) |
Post# 766890 , Reply# 37   6/30/2014 at 09:50 (3,587 days old) by pierreandreply4 (St-Bruno de montarville (province of quebec) canada)   |   | |
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Post# 766906 , Reply# 38   6/30/2014 at 11:24 (3,587 days old) by RevvinKevin (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land)   |   | |
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Post# 766933 , Reply# 39   6/30/2014 at 13:34 (3,586 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey)   |   | |
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Post# 766983 , Reply# 40   6/30/2014 at 15:54 (3,586 days old) by dishwasherfan (Phoenix, AZ)   |   | |
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Post# 767010 , Reply# 41   6/30/2014 at 16:42 (3,586 days old) by aldspinboy (Philadelphia, Pa)   |   | |
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Post# 767030 , Reply# 42   6/30/2014 at 17:24 (3,586 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)   |   | |
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Post# 767051 , Reply# 43   6/30/2014 at 18:25 (3,586 days old) by beekeyknee (Columbia, MO)   |   | |
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Post# 767068 , Reply# 44   6/30/2014 at 19:03 (3,586 days old) by bigalsf (Salt Lake City)   |   | |
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Wow, that's an amazing story!! Congratulations Drew, and have fun with them. Thanks for all the pics! |
Post# 767088 , Reply# 45   6/30/2014 at 19:52 (3,586 days old) by chetlaham (United States)   |   | |
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Post# 767098 , Reply# 46   6/30/2014 at 20:20 (3,586 days old) by newvista58 (Northern NJ)   |   | |
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Post# 767132 , Reply# 47   6/30/2014 at 23:10 (3,586 days old) by warmsecondrinse (Fort Lee, NJ)   |   | |
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Def use it! ..with extreme care, but use and more importantly, enjoy it. It's beautiful. Jim |
Post# 767143 , Reply# 48   7/1/2014 at 01:35 (3,586 days old) by redcarpetdrew (Fairfield, CA)   |   | |
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Thank you all for your kind words. I'm still pinching myself. I will use it but sparingly as to keep it looking beautiful.
Before I put it into service, I will most likely change the belts as they seem to both have permanent flat spots from sitting. That or hear more belt noise. I had just wanted to post pictures so that other younger people like myself who have never had a chance to see what a brand new Halo looks like will now be able to. Again, thank you all and thanks for your support and friendship. Here's to love, laughter and laundry! RCD |
Post# 767160 , Reply# 49   7/1/2014 at 02:54 (3,586 days old) by Launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage)   |   | |
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Post# 767162 , Reply# 50   7/1/2014 at 02:55 (3,586 days old) by Launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage)   |   | |
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Post# 767171 , Reply# 51   7/1/2014 at 05:26 (3,586 days old) by Frigilux (The Minnesota Prairie)   |   | |
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Post# 767174 , Reply# 52   7/1/2014 at 05:41 (3,586 days old) by goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions)   |   | |
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Post# 767289 , Reply# 53   7/1/2014 at 16:25 (3,585 days old) by pulltostart (Mobile, AL)   |   | |
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Post# 767488 , Reply# 55   7/2/2014 at 16:27 (3,584 days old) by CircleW (NE Cincinnati OH area)   |   | |
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That is a fantastic find! I'm so glad you were able to get it. |