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Thread Number: 24949
Why does everyone think Maytag is so great? |
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| Post# 385349 , Reply# 1 10/14/2009 at 18:22 (5,300 days old) by rickr (.) | ||
No collection should be without.... | ||
| Post# 385350 , Reply# 2 10/14/2009 at 18:24 (5,300 days old) by mrcleanjeans (milwaukee wi) | ||
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Now THOSE Rick are really exiting, the pink and the florescent glow.Kewl! | ||
Post# 385351 , Reply# 3 10/14/2009 at 18:26 (5,300 days old) by goatfarmer  (South Bend, home of Champions) |
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| Post# 385352 , Reply# 4 10/14/2009 at 18:26 (5,300 days old) by rickr (.) | ||
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My other set... | ||
| Post# 385355 , Reply# 5 10/14/2009 at 18:30 (5,300 days old) by rickr (.) | ||
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This is for Kenny. | ||
| Post# 385358 , Reply# 6 10/14/2009 at 18:36 (5,300 days old) by brettsomers () | ||
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Vintage Maytag is not about dazzle and bling. To compare vintage Maytag to flashier, splashier machines is like comparing Dusty Springfield to Beyonce. | ||
| Post# 385369 , Reply# 8 10/14/2009 at 19:48 (5,300 days old) by mrcleanjeans (milwaukee wi) | ||
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As The Load Churns I also feel that other machines "churn" the load of clothing much better,such as the three ring Frigidaire agitators. But the Maytags wash well enough IF a large heavy load is not put into them. | ||
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Post# 385373 , Reply# 9 10/14/2009 at 19:58 (5,300 days old) by rp2813 (Sannazay) |
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For years the center dial Maytags received top rating from Consumer Reports. The only negative was their small capacity, and that was my main complaint about the early 70's center dial pair we had as daily drivers until 1998. I do love these machines even though they never possessed the bling and flash of their contemporaries over the years. They were built for dependability and longevity, and are an excellent example of what the phrase "made in U.S.A." used to mean. They may be boring to some, but a lot of us find their tank-like attributes, simple mechanics and overall fine quality to be quite impressive.
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| Post# 385376 , Reply# 10 10/14/2009 at 20:12 (5,300 days old) by laundromat (Hilo, Hawaii) | ||
My 1979 A408 is still kicking and does major loads of wash. I need no extra rinse because the spray along with the deep rinse is more than enough to thoroughly rinse all the excess detergent residue out. It is always a clear suds free rinse.I never needed to rerinse anything.The agitation always has a great turnover and is far from being dull or boaring.The clothes turnover around 6 times a minute and I always get white whites and bright colors.This unit resideds in our coin op laundry and is turned off manualy via switch so not just anybody can use it.I use it for my own and dropped off loads. I never have any issues except a few ass holes who got mad after loading it w'out permission and realizing it was not turned on.One guy got caught pissing on it after loading it only to find out it was not connected.He was arrested and fined for dissorderly conduct and sexual exposing himself.
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Post# 385377 , Reply# 11 10/14/2009 at 20:14 (5,300 days old) by maytagmike (Burlington, Vt) |
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| Post# 385380 , Reply# 13 10/14/2009 at 20:18 (5,300 days old) by mickeyd (Hamburg NY) | ||
Jesus, Rick, I just blew up your fab pic! Are you still gett
Thoroughness. No nonsense. Check out the spray rinse. Powerful, thick shots across the load for a full minute. So effective, so thorough. Complete success. BUT I never "got" Maytags till joining the club, either, so have a sense of where you're coming from. I used to call them Boretags; now I wouldn't dare!!! And yes, Overloaded, they're a nightmare, a tragic train trudging away to nowhere. I have a conventional Tag, and you get that baby going with the comforting slow steady urging of the motor.....the constancy, the dependability, the fire hydrant gush of the pump, now that's a taste of washer heaven. 
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| Post# 385382 , Reply# 14 10/14/2009 at 20:29 (5,300 days old) by norgeway (mocksville n c ) | ||
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square tub I did'nt say anything about the square tub wringers...They are by FAR the best wringer washer ever. | ||
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Post# 385386 , Reply# 15 10/14/2009 at 21:07 (5,300 days old) by fnelson487 (Palm Springs, CA) |
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What's Not Sexy About These Maytags? | ||
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Post# 385387 , Reply# 16 10/14/2009 at 21:07 (5,300 days old) by fnelson487 (Palm Springs, CA) |
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| Post# 385389 , Reply# 17 10/14/2009 at 21:10 (5,300 days old) by mrcleanjeans (milwaukee wi) | ||
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THOSE are purty! Please forgive me, but how is any washer or dryer "sexy"? That seems unusual to me. | ||
| Post# 385390 , Reply# 18 10/14/2009 at 21:12 (5,300 days old) by mickeyd (Hamburg NY) | ||
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But Norgeway--love the name, by the way-- | ||
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Post# 385391 , Reply# 19 10/14/2009 at 21:14 (5,300 days old) by gyrafoam (Wytheville, VA) |
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Oh Lawdy------- Mikey, now you started something. You are going to have to post some action shots of that 'Noge now! | ||
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Post# 385393 , Reply# 20 10/14/2009 at 21:20 (5,300 days old) by fnelson487 (Palm Springs, CA) |
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I Am In Absolute Awe
Of these machines. I had a 1977 set of 806s that lasted for years. My sister-in-law is still using her's. They wash great. Picked these up from Greg - 40 years old and run great. Still have technicians that work on them and all the major components are still available. Sure, the Frigidaires are fun to watch, but try to maintain a Rollermatic!
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Post# 385395 , Reply# 21 10/14/2009 at 21:22 (5,300 days old) by fnelson487 (Palm Springs, CA) |
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Sexy | ||
| Post# 385396 , Reply# 22 10/14/2009 at 21:24 (5,300 days old) by mickeyd (Hamburg NY) | ||
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okay, Mister | ||
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Post# 385398 , Reply# 24 10/14/2009 at 21:25 (5,300 days old) by gyrafoam (Wytheville, VA) |
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Fred, that set is the bomb. As I recall the washer is on steroids with the custom pulley. They just don't get any better than those. | ||
| Post# 385403 , Reply# 25 10/14/2009 at 21:31 (5,300 days old) by westingman123 () | ||
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mickeyd Is that Norge enjoying the surf? She's a beauty. Hope you gave her some sunscreen. (ducks and runs) | ||
| Post# 385405 , Reply# 26 10/14/2009 at 21:41 (5,300 days old) by mickeyd (Hamburg NY) | ||
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Sunscreen ain't got a chance, Westexi, | ||
| Post# 385406 , Reply# 27 10/14/2009 at 21:51 (5,300 days old) by rickr (.) | ||
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Jesus, Rick, I just blew up your fab pic! Are you still getting in fights on the weekends;'D Well Mike, you should have seen the other guy! lol!! Sometimes you have to do what you have to do in this old world, I try to avoid fights, but always do real well when I have to. Here is one for you. I know you like "tub art" 
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Post# 385408 , Reply# 28 10/14/2009 at 21:55 (5,300 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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Maytag washers and dryers 1950s-1970s
I worked for a maytag-whirlpool dealer from 1973 through 1978 selling and servicing washers dryers and dishwashers. If a had a dollar for everly customer who bought a new maytag washer from us and said it dident clean as well as their old whirlpool kenmore norge ge hotpoint speedqueen etc etc i would be even richer now. We also had a lot of complaints about more lint on clothes as they came from the washer about the only positive thing people said when they came back to the store to make the last payment was that the new washer was quiet. One old time repairman told me the reason they last so long is because they don't do anything.
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| Post# 385409 , Reply# 29 10/14/2009 at 22:01 (5,300 days old) by mickeyd (Hamburg NY) | ||
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A dazzling beautiful washtub rainbow, a sunset smear of colo | ||
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Post# 385410 , Reply# 30 10/14/2009 at 22:08 (5,300 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!) |
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| Post# 385414 , Reply# 31 10/14/2009 at 22:33 (5,300 days old) by danemodsandy (The Bramford, Apt. 7-E) | ||
Maytag Cleaning Ability
I can't speak for everyone's experience, but I well remember when I ditched a DD Whirly pair (late 1980s) for a set of centre-dial 'Tags (A108 washer and DE608 dryer). The difference in how clean clothes got was phenomenal - things that had been looking "beat" were suddenly looking new again. I'm getting an 806 pair soon, and I'm looking forward to 'em, big-time. They're not the 906's of my most fevered lottery-win dreams, but they're as close as I'm probably ever going to get. | ||
| Post# 385415 , Reply# 32 10/14/2009 at 22:36 (5,300 days old) by danemodsandy (The Bramford, Apt. 7-E) | ||
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P.S.: | ||
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Post# 385418 , Reply# 33 10/14/2009 at 22:56 (5,300 days old) by swestoyz (Cedar Falls, IA) |
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Betty Draper's Maytag - the 160 | ||
| Post# 385420 , Reply# 34 10/14/2009 at 23:18 (5,300 days old) by strongenough78 (California) | ||
In my honest opinion......
I've always thought the Maytag's were quite attractive. Simple yet elegant without being overly flashy. Especially the A806's and of course the 906's like fnelson's and Betty Drapers 160. The panel lights with those push buttons at the right angle are so pretty. And when it comes to functions, the A806's do have quite a few, hence all the buttons along with the center dial. As far as how they clean, I've never seen much of a difference from the other machine's I've used over the years. I've used quite a few commercial Maytag's and have always been happy with the results. The only home set I've used was at my Uncle's house years ago. I'm trying to think of what model it would have been. It was a 2 speed for sure and had the gentle action and normal action buttons, but for the wash only, not the spin speed. It was avocado green, I remember that lol. But no matter what speed setting you pushed, it was stuck on gentle. And even then the clothes came out respectfully clean. I quite enjoy watching a Maytag when I get the chance, which isn't too often. Since I joined this site, my interest in Maytag's have gone up alot. Probably the only issue I have with them is the 10 minute wash time on the much older models or 12 minutes on the newer vintage models. Even though the dial can be reset, I got used to 14+ minutes with Whirlpool or Kenmore. But that is one flaw I can definately overlook. The Maytag set of my dreams would be an A806, with the back panel and tub lights, the largest capacity tub size available of course. I've seen posts of certain model years having larger tubs than previous years. And of course the 50 hz pulley set up. I've seen a few of those and WOW! MUCH fun to watch. When I do get my own set though, I'm having it custom painted. I even decided on a color, but will surprise you with it lol. So all in all, I can see why Maytag's are so popular. Dependability, quietness and all out fun. Plus the number of different models they offer. Well, offered! Pretty much one to suit everyone's taste! | ||
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Post# 385421 , Reply# 35 10/14/2009 at 23:38 (5,300 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!) |
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| Post# 385432 , Reply# 36 10/15/2009 at 00:45 (5,300 days old) by goldenboy () | ||
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Unusual I agree mrcleanjeans, very unusual to characterize a Maytag as "sexy." | ||
| Post# 385494 , Reply# 37 10/15/2009 at 09:02 (5,300 days old) by cadman (Cedar Falls, IA) | ||
I can see it...
I can think of several machines that are flashy, dowdy, glitzy or whiz-bang, but you look at Greg's set above and "sexy" sure fits. The lines, the curves, the crosshatch to the glass backed with that cursive script in gold and just a touch of chrome around those controls is graceful, almost unassuming. The pastels on the timer knob are fun but at the same time practically belie the robustness of the machine; almost flirty. The whole package is like that little black dress complete with pearl necklace. Or something like that.... : ) | ||
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Post# 385499 , Reply# 38 10/15/2009 at 09:25 (5,300 days old) by fnelson487 (Palm Springs, CA) |
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Sexy
Definition from Dictionary.com: sexy /seksi/ Show Spelled Pronunciation [sek-see] –adjective, sexier, sexiest. 1. concerned predominantly or excessively with sex; risqué: a sexy novel. 2. sexually interesting or exciting; radiating sexuality: the sexiest professor on campus. 3. excitingly appealing; glamorous: a sexy new car. I was using the usage in #3. | ||
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Post# 385509 , Reply# 39 10/15/2009 at 10:50 (5,300 days old) by jakeseacrest (Massachusetts) |
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Post# 385530 , Reply# 40 10/15/2009 at 12:31 (5,300 days old) by kenwashesmonday (Carlstadt, NJ) |
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Like a 1930s Packard automobile, the Maytag has class without being gaudy. Understated elegance. Real class, like people with "old money" would buy. Ken D. 
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| Post# 385541 , Reply# 41 10/15/2009 at 13:00 (5,300 days old) by laundromat (Hilo, Hawaii) | ||
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Appliance sexuality
Never in my life have I ever associated the beauty and charm of any major or small kitchen appliance with sex.Others thow who see my passion, as I watch my A408 do a full load,always ask me if I want to,or already have fucked it???How stupid can people be?? have never gotten a stiffy watching the clothes roll over or tumble.I usualy go into a deep trance watching the movement's pattern. Sort of like a Kolidascope.? My 408 has great turn over. One major difference I always see with only the Maytags is no air pockets in items like sheets,pillow cases,jeans and T-shirts. The belt drive Whirlpools,top loading Westinghouses,GE,and WCI's always had airpockets that woldn't allow the pieces to invert.The spinning with the tub full of water is also another god feature. Instead of the clothes getting all bunched up at the bottom of the tub allowing the residue lint and scum to get all over the clothes,the Maytags always spin with the water in the tub.That allow the scum and lint to go down the drain and the clothes stay at a higher level more evenly distributed to get more water spun out of the clothes.I have a Whirlpool DD and it does not spin out as much water from a medium to full load as the Maytags or Speed Queens.It also doesn't handle off ballance loads as well.I've had some serious tares in dress shirts,dress slacks,towels and wash cloths caused by the "Cruel-Action Agrivator".I wil probably never own another. | ||
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Post# 385555 , Reply# 42 10/15/2009 at 14:01 (5,300 days old) by revvinkevin (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land) |
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Never in my life have I ever associated the beauty and charm | ||
| Post# 385589 , Reply# 44 10/15/2009 at 17:17 (5,299 days old) by mrcleanjeans (milwaukee wi) | ||
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Also,CU claimed in about 1972 that a 1 speed Maytag was the only washer that ruined sheer curtains. They were trying to see if 2 speeds were essential or not. | ||
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Post# 385595 , Reply# 45 10/15/2009 at 18:11 (5,299 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!) |
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| Post# 385596 , Reply# 46 10/15/2009 at 18:21 (5,299 days old) by wetguymd (Maryland) | ||
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| Post# 385599 , Reply# 48 10/15/2009 at 18:33 (5,299 days old) by qsd-dan (West) | ||
"Also, CU claimed in about 1972 that a 1 speed Maytag was the only washer that ruined sheer curtains." Don't be fooled, there's a whole lotta action going on below the surface of that tub. I most certainly enjoy my 2 speed motor/712 console upgrade I performed from the original 1 speed 490, thanks to RCD. Delicate items like bathroom throw rugs and outer vacuum cleaner bags are pristinely cleaned without loosening and exposing a single thread. Since we have pretty much exhausted Maytag washers, lets discuss their dryers! The HOH! Maybe has a smaller drum compared to other brands, but wow, what a reliably built tank! Not to mention quick and effective drying with dead on accuracy of the electronic moisture control models. By large outperforms the 81 Kenmore (which has a much bigger drum) on large items like blankets and comforters. Since the seals in the 81 Kenmore are pretty much shot, and I'm tired of the dust bowl it has been creating in the washroom, (hey, it's almost 30 years old!) I have temperarley swapped it for the DE808 big load dryer (another big thanks goes out to RCD for this one too!). Wow, this this design has really started to grow on me! | ||
| Post# 385607 , Reply# 52 10/15/2009 at 19:00 (5,299 days old) by redcarpetdrew (Fairfield, CA) | ||
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| Post# 385608 , Reply# 53 10/15/2009 at 19:07 (5,299 days old) by redcarpetdrew (Fairfield, CA) | ||
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I agree with what was said earlier. Every design has its strengths and quirks. HOH dryers were always kind of a pain to service but they sure lasted! This is my 1972 set which shows Maytags styling flair that will most likely never resurface again. Appliances as sexy? Hmmm... I'm not sure I can agree with that although the Jetcone almost seems phallic... LOL!
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| Post# 385609 , Reply# 54 10/15/2009 at 19:08 (5,299 days old) by redcarpetdrew (Fairfield, CA) | ||
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Appliance art... | ||
| Post# 385614 , Reply# 55 10/15/2009 at 19:14 (5,299 days old) by qsd-dan (West) | ||
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I'm not sure you could fit anything but a twin size comf
I stuff a queen size comforter in my 750/806 about every 3 months. Much better than using the Kenmore and having to stop the machine and flip it around/turn it inside out every 20 minutes. Plus, the Kenmore takes about 2 hours of drying/flipping. The HOH? About an hour and 15 minutes and that's without once stopping the machine or flipping the comforter.
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| Post# 385624 , Reply# 57 10/15/2009 at 20:17 (5,299 days old) by mickeyd (Hamburg NY) | ||
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night shot show-off | ||
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Post# 385628 , Reply# 58 10/15/2009 at 21:25 (5,299 days old) by coldspot66 (Plymouth, Mass) |
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Dan, I do agree that a bulky item like a comforter does stay damp in the middle, unless you "unwind" it. But, for everyday laundry that's not as issue (not for me anyway). | ||
| Post# 385647 , Reply# 60 10/15/2009 at 22:45 (5,299 days old) by lebron (Minnesota) | ||
our $20 Craigslist 70s-vintage A407 | ||
| Post# 385650 , Reply# 61 10/15/2009 at 23:30 (5,299 days old) by qsd-dan (West) | ||
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But, for everyday laundry that's not as issue (not for m | ||
| Post# 385662 , Reply# 63 10/16/2009 at 01:22 (5,299 days old) by goldenboy () | ||
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Water Consumption Does anyone know the water consumption of the Maytags (i.e.40 years old)? | ||
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Post# 385674 , Reply# 64 10/16/2009 at 05:57 (5,299 days old) by tomturbomatic (Beltsville, MD) |
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water consumption: like aquatic TB? The regular tub held 16 gallons; the deep tub 19. | ||
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Post# 385694 , Reply# 65 10/16/2009 at 10:39 (5,299 days old) by kenwashesmonday (Carlstadt, NJ) |
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Total load 34 gallons 40 gallons for the deep tub. Ken D. | ||
| Post# 385700 , Reply# 67 10/16/2009 at 11:03 (5,299 days old) by charbee () | ||
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Dial... Dial's worn, as well, but still readable for all practical porpoises..;-) 
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| Post# 385701 , Reply# 68 10/16/2009 at 11:04 (5,299 days old) by charbee () | ||
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Tub... White tub with typical red stains, but none of it comes off on the clothes. No pitting or rusting of the tub itself. 
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Post# 385707 , Reply# 69 10/16/2009 at 12:15 (5,299 days old) by mistereric (New Jersey (Taylor Ham)) |
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Scrubflex
There are LOT of larger cap Maytag videos on youtube. I linked to one here: just searching on youtube for "a806" should give you a few options. I got my A806 shortly after I moved into my house, and I've used it exclusively since. I think my clothes are cleaner since I switched to using this machine (had used a shedmore back home). I pretty much fill my machine to near the top of the agi and wash at the highest water level, and ALWAYS get turnover. The only time I used any other machine was a queen comforter, which ran in a friends modern front loader. Would never expect to run such a large item in my A806. The machine routinely powers through towel loads, bath and kitchen floormats, and the regular 2-3 loads a week a single guy needs to have washed. I couldn't be more pleased with it. Have found another A806 for a friend with a wife and baby, and they love it. Am on the lookout for a DG806 for myself and a complete 806 set for another friend. CLICK HERE TO GO TO mistereric's LINK 
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Post# 385709 , Reply# 70 10/16/2009 at 12:16 (5,299 days old) by mistereric (New Jersey (Taylor Ham)) |
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Post# 385710 , Reply# 71 10/16/2009 at 12:17 (5,299 days old) by mistereric (New Jersey (Taylor Ham)) |
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| Post# 385711 , Reply# 72 10/16/2009 at 12:26 (5,299 days old) by mrb627 (Buford, GA) | ||
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| Post# 385745 , Reply# 73 10/16/2009 at 16:43 (5,299 days old) by mrcleanjeans (milwaukee wi) | ||
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But I thought that in July 1986 they cheapened them with the orbital tranny | ||
| Post# 385747 , Reply# 74 10/16/2009 at 16:49 (5,298 days old) by mrb627 (Buford, GA) | ||
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Orbital Tranny | ||
| Post# 385774 , Reply# 76 10/16/2009 at 19:22 (5,298 days old) by qsd-dan (West) | ||
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Is it really impossible for the A806 to handle a queen size
Yeah, even a full size comforter requires higher water levels and some outside help to get rollover. It gives me an excuse to play with the water hogging Speed Queen front loaders at the local laundry mat. However, everything comes home right after the spinal spin and gets dried into 2 vintage dryers simultaneously.
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| Post# 385775 , Reply# 77 10/16/2009 at 19:28 (5,298 days old) by scrubflex (bronx, new york) | ||
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Wow! THAT SUCKS!!! I'm very upset now. | ||
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Post# 385788 , Reply# 78 10/16/2009 at 20:20 (5,298 days old) by gyrafoam (Wytheville, VA) |
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Yeah, if the comforter is not too bulky a big-tub 'tag can handle a queen-size. My 806 has no problem with one. | ||
| Post# 385799 , Reply# 79 10/16/2009 at 22:09 (5,298 days old) by mrcleanjeans (milwaukee wi) | ||
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BTW,why did the 1972 Maytag 1-speed damage delicate fabrics, yet aggresive washers such as Norge did not? | ||
| Post# 385808 , Reply# 80 10/16/2009 at 22:59 (5,298 days old) by scrubflex (bronx, new york) | ||
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...a big tub 'tag can handle... Ohhhkay!!! Now that's more like it. I was worry there for a minute. Besides, the 50 cycle pulley set and a new brake system should definitey inable it to handle a heavier load. | ||
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Post# 385828 , Reply# 81 10/17/2009 at 00:06 (5,298 days old) by appliguy (Oakton Va.) |
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Mr. Cleanjeans... | ||
| Post# 385831 , Reply# 83 10/17/2009 at 00:12 (5,298 days old) by mrcleanjeans (milwaukee wi) | ||
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Hi there Patrick. Someone on this sight sayed July 1986. Thanks for the correction. | ||
| Post# 385832 , Reply# 84 10/17/2009 at 00:13 (5,298 days old) by qsd-dan (West) | ||
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maytag did not go to the orbital tranny until 1991 | ||
| Post# 385834 , Reply# 85 10/17/2009 at 00:16 (5,298 days old) by mrcleanjeans (milwaukee wi) | ||
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Thanks Dan for correcting the correction. | ||
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Post# 385841 , Reply# 86 10/17/2009 at 01:02 (5,298 days old) by swestoyz (Cedar Falls, IA) |
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First off - Love the Tags! Great thread and some wonderful discussion going on. Secondly - per the July/August 1989 Let's Talk Service, Maytag began using their 'new' transmission in current production machines as well as the S1000 stacking unit in July of 1989 (see scanned announcement below). I'm not sure if, by this time, the 12 series was at the very end of the run (further in the doc you see a 12 panel with an early PowerFlex agitator coming out of it for disassembly), or if the black face machines had made their debut. I do know that most of the black face machines parts manuals are dated to the spring of '90. For what it is the Orbital is a good transmission, and incredibility simple. I'd take one over a DD Whirlpool any day - even with the PowerFlex-12. Ben 
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Post# 385883 , Reply# 89 10/17/2009 at 10:22 (5,298 days old) by polkanut (Wausau, WI ) |
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No front loader for me, EVER! | ||
| Post# 385904 , Reply# 91 10/17/2009 at 13:56 (5,298 days old) by mrcleanjeans (milwaukee wi) | ||
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Goldenboy, what kind of washer and dryer are you using? | ||
| Post# 385909 , Reply# 92 10/17/2009 at 14:21 (5,298 days old) by travlincub321 () | ||
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I found this little tid bit of info on maytag CLICK HERE TO GO TO travlincub321's LINK | ||
| Post# 385932 , Reply# 94 10/17/2009 at 16:07 (5,298 days old) by mrcleanjeans (milwaukee wi) | ||
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That is impressive Kelly.As I said earlier, Maytags do have a classiness about them, and I would have them in a heartbeat over many, many others. I do like snaz however. It's a weakness. | ||
| Post# 385936 , Reply# 95 10/17/2009 at 16:36 (5,298 days old) by autowasherfreak () | ||
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I use my Maytag 806 for almost everything except heavy blankets, those get washed in my Frigidaire front loader. I also spin everything washed in the Maytag in the Frigidaire to remove more water. Clothes are just cleaner washed in a top loader. | ||
| Post# 385963 , Reply# 96 10/17/2009 at 18:38 (5,297 days old) by mrcleanjeans (milwaukee wi) | ||
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What went wrong with the Maytag combos ? They're rare and fun. Were they really so bad? I'd love one. | ||
| Post# 386141 , Reply# 99 10/18/2009 at 14:12 (5,297 days old) by mrcleanjeans (milwaukee wi) | ||
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Maydrag ? I've been amazed at the amount of people on here that found the old Maytags as they called them boring. I don't think they're boring' in fact they're great. It's just that some other washers like a rare ABC-O-Matic are more exciting. | ||
| Post# 386276 , Reply# 100 10/19/2009 at 01:08 (5,296 days old) by goldenboy () | ||
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Maydrag? Mrcleanjeans, I thought you started this thread saying "plain and unadored". Now you are saying you are amazed others find old Maytags as boring. I am amazed you are amazed... | ||
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Post# 386306 , Reply# 103 10/19/2009 at 10:13 (5,296 days old) by kenwashesmonday (Carlstadt, NJ) |
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"They lasted long because they did not do anything" I've heard that many times, and always from someone that stuffed too many clothes in. An overloaded Maytag doesn't wash for beans, but it won't hurt itself trying. Ken D. | ||
| Post# 386307 , Reply# 104 10/19/2009 at 10:16 (5,296 days old) by mrcleanjeans (milwaukee wi) | ||
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Goldenboy,I am amazed that you're amazed. From the beginning I said that Maytags have a classiness about them , they are just not AS exciting as some snazzier machines but no machine has ever been built like them. | ||
| Post# 386319 , Reply# 107 10/19/2009 at 11:46 (5,296 days old) by danemodsandy (The Bramford, Apt. 7-E) | ||
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I Have To Say:
I was extremely pleased with the washing performance of my A108. As I've already said, it got regular laundry cleaner than the DD Whirly it replaced - very noticeably so. But where it really stood out was during my partner's final illness - he had a great many "accidents," involving all kinds of stains I won't even mention here, and the Mighty Tag got out every single one of them. Stuff would go down to the laundry room in unmentionably nasty condition, and come back up clean, stain-free, and fresh-smelling. I did sometimes run a Fabric-Matic delicate cycle using cold water as a pre-wash cycle for certain stains, and then ran a warm regular cycle, but the machine always came through for me. The hospice people told me many times that they were amazed at how clean I could keep my partner's bedding; most of their clients' caregivers eventually put up with a certain amount of stains. I will say that the bleach bill was fairly impressive. | ||
| Post# 386328 , Reply# 108 10/19/2009 at 12:23 (5,296 days old) by rayjay (Carteret, New Jersey) | ||
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Sandy, I think your model did clean nicely. Someone in the family I think had this model and liked it. DO you or anyone else on the club have a picture of it? Thanks so much Ray | ||
| Post# 386387 , Reply# 111 10/19/2009 at 17:38 (5,295 days old) by danemodsandy (The Bramford, Apt. 7-E) | ||
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| Post# 386694 , Reply# 113 10/20/2009 at 20:48 (5,294 days old) by mrcleanjeans (milwaukee wi) | ||
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Tiny bubbles make me feel foul The only thing about suds savers is that people have often complained of "sour" clothes until they stopped using that feature. | ||
| Post# 386717 , Reply# 114 10/20/2009 at 21:33 (5,294 days old) by mrcleanjeans (milwaukee wi) | ||
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BTW,wasn't there a pair of turqouise Maytags on I Dream of Jeannie ? Does anyone have pics ? | ||
| Post# 386734 , Reply# 115 10/20/2009 at 22:07 (5,294 days old) by 70series ( Connecticut.) | ||
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You might be looking for this. It's about 10 posts down. Have a good one, James CLICK HERE TO GO TO 70series's LINK | ||
| Post# 386836 , Reply# 117 10/21/2009 at 09:45 (5,294 days old) by mrcleanjeans (milwaukee wi) | ||
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Thanks James | ||
| Post# 387034 , Reply# 119 10/22/2009 at 00:45 (5,293 days old) by scrubflex (bronx, new york) | ||
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Can the A806 Maytag washer wash more clothes than the early 70's GE washers? 
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| Post# 387035 , Reply# 120 10/22/2009 at 00:49 (5,293 days old) by scrubflex (bronx, new york) | ||
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These 70's GE washtubs look wider and deeper than 80's and 90's washers. 
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| Post# 387037 , Reply# 121 10/22/2009 at 00:53 (5,293 days old) by scrubflex (bronx, new york) | ||
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| Post# 387046 , Reply# 122 10/22/2009 at 02:36 (5,293 days old) by qsd-dan (West) | ||
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A806 | ||
| Post# 387074 , Reply# 123 10/22/2009 at 06:34 (5,293 days old) by scrubflex (bronx, new york) | ||
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Correction... "H" is for...what? | ||
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Post# 387089 , Reply# 124 10/22/2009 at 07:13 (5,293 days old) by gadgetgary (Bristol,CT) |
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"H" is for...what? | ||
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Post# 387167 , Reply# 125 10/22/2009 at 12:04 (5,293 days old) by kenwashesmonday (Carlstadt, NJ) |
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I think the GE Filter flo will wash a larger load, but it also uses more water. A full cycle on a deep-tub Maytag is 40 gallons. How many gallons does a large-tub GE use? Anyone know? Ken D. | ||
| Post# 387197 , Reply# 126 10/22/2009 at 13:33 (5,293 days old) by lebron (Minnesota) | ||
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How many gallons does a large-tub GE use? Anyone know? | ||
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Post# 387199 , Reply# 127 10/22/2009 at 13:42 (5,293 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!) |
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| Post# 1060162 , Reply# 128 2/10/2020 at 13:36 (1,530 days old) by Maytag85 (Sean A806) | ||
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| Post# 1060286 , Reply# 129 2/11/2020 at 15:46 (1,528 days old) by delturner (USA) | ||
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The maytags of yesteryear will always set the rather high standard for washers of that vintage. The fact that there are so very many still in use says volumes. It certainly cannot be said of ANY other machines ever made. | ||
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Post# 1060287 , Reply# 130 2/11/2020 at 16:00 (1,528 days old) by robbinsandmyers (Conn) |
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Post# 1060301 , Reply# 131 2/11/2020 at 18:09 (1,528 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey) |
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we preached this a million times over....
Maytags were "Dependable"....emphasis on dependable....not overly great on washing, extraction, rinsing etc.... for the most part, if you under loaded them, they did a sufficient job... but the dependable came from 'giving in' to the load....too heavy of a load, the belt would slip, and sacrifice cleaning to save the machine..... machines like Frigidaire, Kenmore, Whirlpool, GE, Speed Queen powered through anything you threw at them... no one machine was perfect for everyone....as described to me once from a service tech...it is based on what you do.....white collar workers, with just shirts and slacks, a Maytag would be fine....but if you were a blue collar worker, that could mean heavy twills and denim...a GE or Kenmore was selected actually these blue collar guys, yes men, would select a Norge....of any machine out there for the time frame, it was the only one that offered a full 1 horsepower motor.... most Maytags were almost twice the price of a GE or Kenmore.... | ||
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Post# 1060303 , Reply# 132 2/11/2020 at 18:53 (1,528 days old) by wayupnorth (On a lake between Bangor and Bar Harbor, Maine) |
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Post# 1060735 , Reply# 134 2/16/2020 at 16:28 (1,523 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey) |
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Ken....
we have done the spin test many times here before.... after the regular cycles allowed time for spin, we have reset the timer for a full final spin again, placing the drain hose into a bucket, only to see how much more water was extracted the second time around... we also done test of placing a board against the motor, and applied more pressure to the belt....only to hear the increase in spin speed... also found it better to add the third spring to the motor carriage... without the 50hz setup, always found it best to wash 1/2 loads if you wanted vigorous wash action...especially on the larger capacities... your mileage may vary.... | ||
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Post# 1060737 , Reply# 135 2/16/2020 at 16:34 (1,523 days old) by kenwashesmonday (Carlstadt, NJ) |
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I have only one spring on my motor along with the stock pulley, and it has no problem reaching 618 RPM on a large load at just around the 2 minute mark, leaving about 3 minutes of full speed spin. If your machine does not do this, there is something simple wrong with the glides. | ||
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Post# 1060750 , Reply# 136 2/16/2020 at 18:49 (1,523 days old) by LowEfficiency (Iowa) |
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 >> after the regular cycles allowed time for spin, we have reset the timer for a full final spin again, placing >> the drain hose into a bucket, only to see how much more water was extracted the second time around... In the interest of accuracy, that's not really a scientific test method... Measuring water deposited into a bucket after moving the hose is only telling you the amount of water the washer pumps out, not the amount (or additional amount) it extracts from the clothing. The amount it pumps out is a function of the hose end height, the hose length and routing, the volume (and resulting velocity) of the fluid moving through the hose, and even factors such as restrictions in the hose, stiff pump bushings, tension on the pump belt, etc. Moving the hose changes several of those factors. With the right conditions, you could get quite a bit of water pumped into the bucket without any meaningful extra extraction having actually occurred in the clothing. The presence of water in the bucket doesn't prove that the second spin removed anything at all. One would have to remove the pump and discharge hose entirely and switch to an open gravity floor drain system straight from the tub outlet to be able to collect & measure additional extraction with any real accuracy... and since the Maytags use the height of the discharge hose to hold the water in the tub, you would have to add a valve to hold water in to be able to do the initial fill/agitate... It would take a little work to set up that test! | ||
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