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Post# 135486   6/13/2006 at 21:53 (6,497 days old) by bajaespuma (Connecticut)        

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Today was a special day. I found and bought a working Maytag A502 in mint condition for $40.00. The guy acted like he was asking a lot for it. Will post pictures as soon as I can. The dial is so cool, dark gray plastic with lime green and lemon yellow markings. Black bakelite agitator with chrome lint filter and black plastic softener dispenser.




Post# 135489 , Reply# 1   6/13/2006 at 22:08 (6,497 days old) by peteski50 (New York)        
Real Cool Maytag!

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Hi Ken real nice find
Thanks for the information you gave me about my LG. I havent got to do anything about the issues yet. I do like your artwork
I have sent you a few emails to: kjayvazian@comcast.net
did you get them? I would love to chat sometime. If that is the wrong email address can you sent me the correct one.
My email: Peteski50@Aol.Com
Thanks,
Peter



Post# 135490 , Reply# 2   6/13/2006 at 22:12 (6,497 days old) by peteski50 (New York)        
Maytag!

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Was this the TOL model for that time? I remember the origional center dial Maytags they were real nice. The thing I didn't like about the later ones was that they only provided a 10 minute wash. I always thought it should have been longer.
But those machines were built like tanks nothing like what they make today.
Peter


Post# 135527 , Reply# 3   6/14/2006 at 06:06 (6,497 days old) by gyrafoam (Wytheville, VA)        

Great find------no wonder you are kvelling dahlink. My best friends Mom had one of those that lasted forever----in spite of her trying to choke it to death on "Lemon Fresh FAB" or severly overloading it for years. Seemed like every time I saw that poor thing in operation it was suds locked on FAB, or struggling to get a load of ten pair of jeans washed.

However it was in operation well over 25 years before it was finally replaced with another 'tag. Great machine.


Post# 135534 , Reply# 4   6/14/2006 at 07:32 (6,497 days old) by bajaespuma (Connecticut)        

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No this is dead center, MOL, I guess the pre-1966 version of the Maytag A606 workhorse. No lighted panel, no bleach dispenser. There were two models above it, the 902 and the 702 that I covet, but this machine was in such good condition and from what I've learned from you folks, especially with a beginning collection, is that having an extra machine for parts is a good idea when the big Kahuna shows up.

I'll never forget, being at a friend's house for a sleepover where they had one of these models. I'd never seen a Maytag before and when I lifted the lid(and defeated the damn safety switch)I remember how fascinated I was to see a full load of laundry with a thin layer of white suds circling effortlessly, SILENTLY around a white porcelain tub with no agitator visible. Compared to the rock and roll of our GE Filter-flo with its muscle-beach activator and loud gurgling water chunking action, this was a minuet at a ladies tea-dance. I didn't understand how this machine could possibly do the job.

Here's the whole model line that another member posted months ago:


Post# 135535 , Reply# 5   6/14/2006 at 07:35 (6,497 days old) by bajaespuma (Connecticut)        
Peteski

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I think I have some sort of firewall set up on my email system. I'm having a friend look at it to see what's going on because I have received emails from some members. Let me try and email you and that may make your emails come through.

Post# 135540 , Reply# 6   6/14/2006 at 07:54 (6,497 days old) by mayken4now (Panama City, Florida)        

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Great find on the 502. Will love to see pics when you can.

Steve



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