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Thread Number: 63848
/ Tag: Vintage Automatic Washers
New guy who picked up a Maytag A512 |
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Post# 864225 , Reply# 1 1/26/2016 at 22:06 (3,009 days old) by wayupnorth  (On a lake between Bangor and Bar Harbor, Maine) |
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Mine is a slightly older LA511 that has been working perfectly since 1984 that looks quite similar but does not say its a Heavy Duty. I figured Maytag did not have to brag about it when I bought it and every brand said that already. Only one repair and it still hums like new. And the Fabric-Matic delicate is intermittent soak and agitate because it is a one speed motor, not a slower 2 speed.
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Post# 864229 , Reply# 2 1/26/2016 at 22:43 (3,009 days old) by jetcone (Schenectady-Home of Calrods,Monitor Tops,Toroid Transformers) |
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Nice find- its 80's vintage - | ||
| Post# 864239 , Reply# 3 1/27/2016 at 01:19 (3,009 days old) by whirlcool (Just North Of Houston, Texas) | ||
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We had the next model up from the one you have here. We had it for about 6 years. It never broke down and worked each and every time. I just didn't like the slow agitation Maytag uses in their washers. I'm more of a Whirlpool direct drive kinda guy. You'll have good luck with it! Just make sure you clean the lint filter! | ||
| Post# 864253 , Reply# 4 1/27/2016 at 06:00 (3,009 days old) by db130 (Boston Metrowest (MA)) | ||
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Thanks, guys. I should have taken a "before" picture of the lint filter. It was completely plugged up and some of the holes required "mechanical" cleaning using a paper clip. Adding a picture of the tub (I am learning the ways of this site).
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Post# 864308 , Reply# 5 1/27/2016 at 13:17 (3,009 days old) by rp2813 (Sannazay) |
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Welcome to AW.org! Trying to imagine the number of machines made after 2000 that your mid-'80sMaytag has already outlasted would boggle the mind. Your machine may only have one speed, but it has the big tub (four slots in the agitator) and will handle everything but the largest of items, such as king size comforters or mattress pads.
Now that you've been bitten by the Maytag bug, I'd wager there's a vintage top of the line 806, 710 or 712 model in your future! | ||
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Post# 864315 , Reply# 6 1/27/2016 at 13:32 (3,009 days old) by Tomturbomatic (Beltsville, MD) |
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Congratulation on acquiring a good, solid performer. If you have hard water consider using STPP with your detergent. Google it and you will not only find out what it is, but where to buy it and you don't need food grade. | ||
| Post# 864373 , Reply# 7 1/27/2016 at 17:47 (3,009 days old) by db130 (Boston Metrowest (MA)) | ||
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rp2813, there was an ad for a working HA806 for sale near me for a very reasonable sum ($40)... except i have no need or room for two washing machines. the ad has since been pulled so i assume it was purchased by a like-minded individual. | ||
| Post# 864412 , Reply# 8 1/27/2016 at 22:23 (3,008 days old) by hippiedoll ( arizona ) | ||
hi there & welcome db130!! | ||
| Post# 864668 , Reply# 10 1/29/2016 at 13:58 (3,007 days old) by johnb300m (Chicago) | ||
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Post# 864671 , Reply# 11 1/29/2016 at 14:15 (3,007 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.) |
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 As johnb300m says, a "generic/lawn-mower" belt of equivalent dimensions cannot be used as a substitute on Maytag two-belt washers. The motor->transmission belt is the spin clutch and must slip on the motor pulley while water drains and the basket gets up to speed, otherwise the motor will be stressed, overheat and shut down. | ||
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Post# 864684 , Reply# 12 1/29/2016 at 15:33 (3,007 days old) by rp2813 (Sannazay) |
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The belt is supposed to feel loose, and this can give you the mistaken impression that it's stretched out. The motor is on glides, so belt tension will vary. I doubt the belts need replacing unless they're seriously cracked and hardened. As others have stated, if you pursue replacement, only genuine Maytag belts will do. Just don't be disappointed if the new belts feel just as loose as the old ones.
If the agitation starts out slow and then gains speed, particularly if the machine is located in a cold room or garage, etc., that's a common behavior that has been discussed in past threads. Unless it's really bad, it's just something to expect/anticipate during colder months. | ||
| Post# 864687 , Reply# 13 1/29/2016 at 16:00 (3,007 days old) by db130 (Boston Metrowest (MA)) | ||
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Thanks, everyone. I decided to do it right and have ordered new Whirlpool/Maytag branded belts. | ||
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Post# 864693 , Reply# 14 1/29/2016 at 16:14 (3,007 days old) by wayupnorth (On a lake between Bangor and Bar Harbor, Maine) |
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But keep your old ones as a just in case spares. When my repair guy put the motor pulley in mine last summer and replaced the belts he said to put the belts away if one should ever break. A member posted a link video of a 906 inside and underneath while running. I know it is on You tube as Maytag 906 extravaganza. You should watch the video and you will see just how all Maytag washers of that era operate, since they all are essentially the same.
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| Post# 864838 , Reply# 15 1/30/2016 at 17:13 (3,006 days old) by db130 (Boston Metrowest (MA)) | ||
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It looks like my belt adjustments have helped a bit since my last post. I've uploaded a video. Would you guys mind looking at it and see if the agitator action is up to par for an A512? CLICK HERE TO GO TO db130's LINK | ||
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Post# 864842 , Reply# 16 1/30/2016 at 17:53 (3,006 days old) by wayupnorth (On a lake between Bangor and Bar Harbor, Maine) |
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Post# 864859 , Reply# 17 1/30/2016 at 21:47 (3,005 days old) by akronman (Akron/Cleveland Ohio) |
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well | ||
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Post# 865212 , Reply# 19 2/2/2016 at 15:06 (3,003 days old) by wayupnorth (On a lake between Bangor and Bar Harbor, Maine) |
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