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Thread Number: 70510
/ Tag: Vintage Automatic Washers
Looking for an old Maytag set... |
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Post# 934497 , Reply# 3 4/25/2017 at 14:22 (2,549 days old) by countryford  (Austin, MN) |
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I don't have any 50's Maytags, I do have a set from about 1964. Here are them pictured. The second picture is them next to my 1963 Lady Kenmores. One thing about the Maytag washers from that era is the transmissions leaked. If they leak enough they could seize. I'm having that issue with my washer. When I got it, the transmission had leaked so long that the transmission is now seized. It will have to be rebuilt, because from what I am told the newer transmission are slightly longer and therefore won't fit.
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Post# 934500 , Reply# 4 4/25/2017 at 14:26 (2,549 days old) by turquoisedude (.) |
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 If it wouldn't be too far out of range, the Maytag automatics from the early 60's were more or less the same style/shape as models from the late 50s. I had a '65 A702 washer paired up with a '63 DE701 electric dryer that I got because they were so similar to the late 50s models. These later models do turn up for sale from time to time, so you just might get lucky!
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| Post# 934648 , Reply# 8 4/26/2017 at 10:35 (2,549 days old) by speedqueen (Metro-Detroit) | ||
The 806 | ||
| Post# 934687 , Reply# 10 4/26/2017 at 14:17 (2,548 days old) by hippiedoll ( arizona ) | ||
Options on the maytag 806 washer...
The 806 is a pretty flexible washer when it comes to options.
It has: Wash temperatures buttons for - Hot, Warm, Cold Rinse temperatures buttons for - Warm, Cold (Can be used in any combination) Speed buttons for - Normal wash Gentle wash Fast spin Slow spin (Can be used in any combination) Water level buttons for - Small Medium Large Extra-large The timer knob has: Pre-wash cycle - 4 min Soak cycle - 4 min Wash cycle - 10 min Permanent press cycle - 8 min | ||
| Post# 934689 , Reply# 11 4/26/2017 at 14:26 (2,548 days old) by hippiedoll ( arizona ) | ||
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Oh yeah, I forgot... | ||
| Post# 934699 , Reply# 13 4/26/2017 at 15:02 (2,548 days old) by bcp6158 (Chicago area) | ||
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Maybe replace the bearing assembly, too? (Did I say that right?) | ||
| Post# 934702 , Reply# 14 4/26/2017 at 15:07 (2,548 days old) by hippiedoll ( arizona ) | ||
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CONGRATULATIONS
fridgenut! For deciding to get 806 from Brad. Once you get it up & running, I'm sure you're going to love it!
Unfortunately, the 806 doesn't come with a 2nd rinse option. But you can always stop & repeat any part of the wash cycle. Just catch it after it fills for the rinse cycle & repeat the wash cycle to 2 minutes & you'll get your 2nd rinse. Just in case your wondering about your new 806 your going to get, I looked up the information for you... Brand: Maytag Type: Clothes Washer Country: USA Model: LA806 Serial: 738248CG According to the serial number this product may have been manufactured April of 1979 | ||
| Post# 934707 , Reply# 15 4/26/2017 at 15:25 (2,548 days old) by fridgenut (Cape Girardeau, MO) | ||
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Hippiedoll Thank you for looking up that information for me. I had no idea that this washer was that new. I like the looks of it though so it doesn't really matter. I won't tell anyone visiting that it is from 79. I'll tell them it is "some 50s washer" lol. | ||
| Post# 934732 , Reply# 16 4/26/2017 at 17:13 (2,548 days old) by classiccaprice (Hampton, Virginia) | ||
It was an old design. | ||
| Post# 934774 , Reply# 17 4/26/2017 at 19:45 (2,548 days old) by fridgenut (Cape Girardeau, MO) | ||
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Classic Caprice Fair enough. I could honestly say that my washer was designed all the way back in 66. | ||
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Post# 934797 , Reply# 18 4/26/2017 at 20:09 (2,548 days old) by wayupnorth (On a lake between Bangor and Bar Harbor, Maine) |
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Brad, if you want to see the entire cycle start to finish top and bottom of pretty much how any Maytag from Newton IA runs since they are all built the same but with different features, a member posted it but it is still on You Tube as Maytag 906 Extravaganza. Guess Speed Queen took over now being the "Dependability People"
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| Post# 934800 , Reply# 19 4/26/2017 at 20:21 (2,548 days old) by hippiedoll ( arizona ) | ||
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My sister & brother-in-law...
Have & are using the unshaded harvest gold 806 washer I had. And my sister told me that their friends who come over & see the 806, all comment on how cool they think it is, that they are using a 50's-60's washing machine.
(That 806 is also from 1979) So I don't think others really know the age of appliances, other than that "they are OLD". LOL... :oD | ||
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Post# 934830 , Reply# 20 4/26/2017 at 21:40 (2,548 days old) by Washerlover (The Big Island, Hawai’i) |
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My trusty 407 set from 1975 are my daily drivers and going strong! The washer is a one-speed but the cycles are adjusted and accommodate all loads very well. I was not a Maytag Believer until I got this set and I'm hooked! Cheers!
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| Post# 934904 , Reply# 21 4/27/2017 at 07:25 (2,548 days old) by fridgenut (Cape Girardeau, MO) | ||
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Washerlover That is a nice set you have there. I have to admit, I don't like 60s and 70s colors for the most part but even so, your set looks good! | ||
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Post# 935054 , Reply# 22 4/28/2017 at 04:42 (2,547 days old) by askolover (South of Nash Vegas, TN) |
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Post# 935057 , Reply# 23 4/28/2017 at 05:40 (2,547 days old) by Ultramatic (New York City) |
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You'll LOVE Maytag!
I have a 1974 A107. It has never missed a beat, save for a plastic gear in the timer that snapped. I replaced it with a brass replica. I got it virtually new form Yogitunes (Martin). I plan to add an A806 in the future.
Here are all the threads on it: CLICK HERE TO GO TO Ultramatic's LINK | ||
| Post# 935118 , Reply# 24 4/28/2017 at 09:22 (2,547 days old) by fridgenut (Cape Girardeau, MO) | ||
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Ultramatic That machine looks nice. I'm going to love getting mine up and going. Should be a lot of fun! | ||
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