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Thread Number: 10997
New Maytag - Old Maytag? |
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| Post# 199204 , Reply# 1 3/23/2007 at 19:26 (6,235 days old) by cehalstead (Charleston, WV) | ||
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new vs. old I hate to tell you this, with you being a newbie, but this is a bad weekend to ask for advice. Most of the real experts are off to Tucson for a wash-in. For what it's worth (and I am a diehard Maytag fan), I would buy the LAV Maytag. | ||
Post# 199207 , Reply# 2 3/23/2007 at 19:54 (6,235 days old) by mayfan69  (Brisbane Queensland Australia) |
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I would buy one! | ||
| Post# 199210 , Reply# 3 3/23/2007 at 19:59 (6,235 days old) by cehalstead (Charleston, WV) | ||
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it is the Dependable Care model.. and a great machine. GadgetGary has one and he loves it, but he is at the wash-in, otherwise I am sure he would have responded by now. I bought one of the last DC dryers this summer, replacing a 20 yr old Maytag, and I am VERY pleased... | ||
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Post# 199211 , Reply# 4 3/23/2007 at 20:02 (6,235 days old) by mayfan69 (Brisbane Queensland Australia) |
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Here are some comments on it...
Here is a previous thread about this model with some pics...it may help. I would certainly buy one of these over the Whirlpool i currently have or any MAV Maytag. Leon CLICK HERE TO GO TO mayfan69's LINK | ||
| Post# 199251 , Reply# 5 3/23/2007 at 23:51 (6,235 days old) by mdb () | ||
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Thanks all for the info and heads-up on the rest of the experts! | ||
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Post# 199336 , Reply# 6 3/24/2007 at 15:38 (6,234 days old) by super32 (Blackstone Massachusetts) |
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I hate to be the sour grape but, plan on a new tub seal and bearing within 5yrs. Back in 97' when maytag changed their tub seal, DC took a turn for the worse. Then to add to it the price went up on the parts in question. At last check, it was about $125 for the parts + labor and service call if you have it done. If you decide to do it yourself, you will need the spanner wrench to get the tub seal loose. Just something to think about. Scott | ||
| Post# 199358 , Reply# 7 3/24/2007 at 18:41 (6,234 days old) by cehalstead (Charleston, WV) | ||
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My '97 Dependable Care has never had a repair....... | ||
| Post# 199370 , Reply# 8 3/24/2007 at 20:20 (6,234 days old) by mdb () | ||
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Scott, do you think the new WP WTW models (not Cabrios) will be more reliable than the Maytag LAV3600? Thanks, Mark | ||
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Post# 199374 , Reply# 9 3/24/2007 at 20:43 (6,234 days old) by super32 (Blackstone Massachusetts) |
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The newer whirlpools should be fairly reliable. There track record has been good for a basic T/L. I know i'm going to start a riot for saying this but, for the money I probably would consider a ge/profile. From about 2000 to last october we had very few complaints from there products. Since october im no longer in the multi brand apliance loop, but I dont figure much has changed that quick. Scott | ||
| Post# 199621 , Reply# 10 3/26/2007 at 17:18 (6,232 days old) by cehalstead (Charleston, WV) | ||
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back to the top just thought I would send this back to the top, since the "pros" are back from Tucson....... :) | ||
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Post# 199687 , Reply# 11 3/26/2007 at 23:01 (6,232 days old) by gadgetgary (Bristol,CT) |
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mdb
Just back from a FABULOUS Tucson wash-in....Phew!!!! Yes, that washer is phenomenal. After seeing all the old Vintage Maytags, this washer is just like them. In fact, doing some laundry from the trip in it as I am writing this. I never owned a Maytag before this one, but, going to the wash-in gave me a great appreciation for those fine tuned machines. I think this one should last at least 40 yrs. Now I would like a Vintage Maytag to go next to the new generation that I presently own. I really would love one with the lights on the panel and in the tub. And ultimately, in turquoise. Walk, don't run and get one of the last DC Maytags made! 
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Post# 199755 , Reply# 12 3/27/2007 at 08:59 (6,232 days old) by gadgetgary (Bristol,CT) |
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Thoughts????? | ||
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Post# 199756 , Reply# 13 3/27/2007 at 09:01 (6,232 days old) by gadgetgary (Bristol,CT) |
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Turquoise | ||
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Post# 199802 , Reply# 15 3/27/2007 at 14:41 (6,231 days old) by gadgetgary (Bristol,CT) |
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John | ||
| Post# 199808 , Reply# 16 3/27/2007 at 15:10 (6,231 days old) by peterh770 (Marietta, GA) | ||
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