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Post# 316409   11/22/2008 at 09:45 (5,604 days old) by elginkid (Cincinnati, OH)        

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Hi everyone, I've been on this site for a couple of years, but I rarely post because...well, I didn't have any automatic washers. Well, last night I drove from Cincinnati, to Indianapolis and picked up a set of 1970 Maytag Center Dials. The washer is an A206, and the dryer is a DE306. Sure, they're not top of the line, but they'll do a load of laundry well.

This week has been one of laundry aquisitions, as I also purchased my first wringer washer. It's a later Speed Queen, but though it turns on, and the wringer works, I can't get it to agitate. I guess Volvoguy87 (my past and future roommate) has his work cut out for him. ;)

Wes





Post# 316419 , Reply# 1   11/22/2008 at 11:10 (5,604 days old) by goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions)        

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Good luck Maytag'in! That set will last forever.

Post# 316426 , Reply# 2   11/22/2008 at 12:22 (5,604 days old) by bajaespuma (Connecticut)        
Aferim!!

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I love 206's!! IIRC Maytag was the only manufacturer at that time that offered their full range of color options on their BOL's. Please post some pictures. Love that pearl grey trim, love that blue tub, love that black 'n' blue powerfin! Haven't seen a D306 in ages, please be sure to include some pictures of that control panel and that control dial.

Post# 316444 , Reply# 3   11/22/2008 at 15:45 (5,604 days old) by 70series ( Connecticut.)        

We had a 206 for 27 years without a problem. The timer had to be replaced once, but that was it. It will serve you well for a long time.

Bajaespuma. Thanks for posting a picture with the agitator. It was not too often seen; as most other models had the turquoise Power Fins.

Have a good one,
James


Post# 316456 , Reply# 4   11/22/2008 at 20:05 (5,604 days old) by qsd-dan (West)        

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We need pics!!

Post# 316460 , Reply# 5   11/22/2008 at 20:10 (5,604 days old) by roto204 (Tucson, AZ)        
Yay!!!

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Congratulations, Wes! That's a wonderful first set to start with--and trust me, it will be the set you adore long after things like flirtatious Frigidaires come and go, only to pee on your floor and then sashay off ;-).

Enjoy, and have fun with that beautiful set!

Nate


Post# 316462 , Reply# 6   11/22/2008 at 20:31 (5,604 days old) by tuthill ()        
We need pics!!

I second that motion.

Post# 316466 , Reply# 7   11/22/2008 at 21:59 (5,604 days old) by a440 ()        
Yay!

Great Job Wesley!
You will have lot's of fun with this set. Any Maytag set is always a good washer / dryer. That is if they run well.
I hope you have loads of fun!
Exciting!
Brent


Post# 316589 , Reply# 8   11/23/2008 at 21:09 (5,603 days old) by elginkid (Cincinnati, OH)        

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I've got some pictures, more of the washer though, as the dryer is facing the other way in the barn at the moment, and I can't get in to take decent pictures.

But for the washer...here's the money shot.


Post# 316590 , Reply# 9   11/23/2008 at 21:11 (5,603 days old) by elginkid (Cincinnati, OH)        

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Full Frontal Goodness

Post# 316591 , Reply# 10   11/23/2008 at 21:12 (5,603 days old) by elginkid (Cincinnati, OH)        

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What we are not.

Post# 316592 , Reply# 11   11/23/2008 at 21:15 (5,603 days old) by elginkid (Cincinnati, OH)        

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I don't know what one earth they washed in this tub...but I think it's dead now.

Post# 316593 , Reply# 12   11/23/2008 at 21:19 (5,603 days old) by elginkid (Cincinnati, OH)        

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"Hal[l]o"wed be thy drying mechanism.

Post# 316598 , Reply# 13   11/23/2008 at 21:38 (5,603 days old) by classiccaprice (Hampton, Virginia)        

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YAY WES! I'm so happy for you... Just to politely note, the money shot is of the agitator, not the dial. It's a great set! I can't wait to come visit this house of yours and your growing collection of stuff!

Post# 316604 , Reply# 14   11/23/2008 at 21:45 (5,603 days old) by appnut (TX)        

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I'm guessing that's rust deposits in the washer tub. Friends of my parents had that dryer, it replaced a 1957 Control Tower Flowing Heat (Not Filtrator) Frigidaire dryer.

Post# 316614 , Reply# 15   11/23/2008 at 22:25 (5,603 days old) by fredfred9633 ()        

the tub is GROWTESK

who in there right mind would wash in that


Post# 316617 , Reply# 16   11/23/2008 at 22:54 (5,603 days old) by volvoguy87 (Cincinnati, OH)        
Oy Gevalt!

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What kind of shenanigans were the owners of the A206 pulling? Anyone out there have a nice Maytag regular capacity tub you don't want? It might be easier to replace than clean. Also, if cleaning is to commence, I think the inner tub should be pulled anyway to clean the outer tub. Is it safe to use CLR on the porcelain?

Yes, I am THINKING about moving to Cincinnati, but nothing is certain yet. I have been unable to find a job in historic preservation ANYWHERE! My 1st choice was Boston, but I can't support myself there working a crappy job. Cincy is cheap so it is a possibility.

Wes, don't preheat your deep fryer before your chickens have hatched.

What do you Ohio people say, is Cincy worth the move?
Dave


Post# 316634 , Reply# 17   11/24/2008 at 01:34 (5,603 days old) by tuthill ()        

Does it work?

Post# 316738 , Reply# 18   11/24/2008 at 16:07 (5,602 days old) by toggleswitch2 ()        

Hmm I thought the dryer's timer was only up to 65 minutes. Oh well, the memory fades.

Ken Bajespuma:
Any chance of seeing that set "drawn" in white instead of avocado?


Post# 316764 , Reply# 19   11/24/2008 at 18:51 (5,602 days old) by qsd-dan (West)        
Hmm I thought the dryer's timer was only up to 65 minute

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Depends on the model. My 641C dryer goes beyond 100 min, something like 120 if I remember correctly.


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