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Maytag Washer & Dryer - $100 (Allentown area) |
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Post# 936428   5/4/2017 at 22:48 (2,520 days old) by ovrphil (N.Atlanta / Georgia )   |   | |
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They aren't 806's, but a step down, right?
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Post# 936447 , Reply# 1   5/5/2017 at 01:08 (2,520 days old) by hippiedoll ( arizona )   |   | |
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Post# 936448 , Reply# 2   5/5/2017 at 01:14 (2,520 days old) by hippiedoll ( arizona )   |   | |
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Post# 936450 , Reply# 3   5/5/2017 at 01:38 (2,520 days old) by RevvinKevin (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land)   |   | |
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The first year for the gold control panel trim was 1975 and I believe the last year for avocado was 1977, so they would be one of those 3 years. Kevin PS... Phil, you can easily tell the "806" control panel by the vertical chrome strip that goes up from the timer surround, dividing the control panel in half. Also, look at the white panels, if they are rather "white" and look some what "flat" or like a matte / non-reflective finish, they are not 806's. However if they look like a more "dull" or dingy white or perhaps "bluish white" AND if you can see any reflection in them, they're glass and defineately 806's / 808's. I hope this helps! |
Post# 936518 , Reply# 4   5/5/2017 at 12:09 (2,519 days old) by ovrphil (N.Atlanta / Georgia )   |   | |
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Thank you Christina. Everyone seems to love these 806 sets. Is the 808 a matched dryer to the 806?
Thanks Kevin , that will help me out alot! I tend to look only at panel buttons. Your visual cues are good! These Maytags are seldom found in the land of "buy new"(this area). Maybe someone will save this set. |
Post# 936530 , Reply# 5   5/5/2017 at 12:52 (2,519 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey)   |   | |
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an 806 is probably the ultimate in TOL full operator controlled machines....
you can match any cycle, to any wash/spin speed, and wash/rinse combinations, the variations are endless for any type of load.... my only preference is upgrading to the 50hz pulley.....especially for the larger capacities, needing a little more agitation kick for larger loads, and a higher spin speed..... a sudssaver, if provided, is another great option..... this exact model shown, may not have the timed bleach or tub light... that lit up panel is spectacular to view.... |
Post# 936534 , Reply# 6   5/5/2017 at 13:05 (2,519 days old) by classiccaprice (Hampton, Virginia)   |   | |
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Remember, I told you Phil that I had a lead on a set in my dream list post? I'm picking them up tomorrow.
This set was made in April/May of 1975. Christina, they are both actually 806's in this case. This is one of the end of the line Halo of Heat dryers. The 806 and 808 were both matches to the 806 washer. The earlier design (halo of heat) 806 has a smaller door and the lint filter in the back of the drum. It also has no buttons on the control panel. The later designed 808 has a larger door with the lint filter in the front of the drum. It has buttons on the control panel. This dryer is the one year only combo of Halo of Heat and gold control panel. |
Post# 936541 , Reply# 7   5/5/2017 at 13:15 (2,519 days old) by ovrphil (N.Atlanta / Georgia )   |   | |
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That's good news to hear. Thanks for sharing all this and I appreciate the information that helps identify. Hmm, 806 or 808 Dryer, which is best? I guess for loads, that 808 was the answer, but the button-less panel is rather cool looking, too. :-)
Timed bleach and tub light, you say Martin? Were those OPTIONS for the 806 models at the end of their 1975 line? I think I need to vacuum out my head - been looking at too many appliances, lately. lol. |
Post# 936544 , Reply# 8   5/5/2017 at 13:23 (2,519 days old) by classiccaprice (Hampton, Virginia)   |   | |
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I actually like the newer design better, personally. Despite its cool 1 year only status, I was slightly disappointed that it wasn't an 808. I had a lower model Maytag set from 1980 that Volvoguy87 has now with a steam of heat dryer. I have a halo of heat with my 1964 702 set. Nice, but that lint filter is a slight pain to get to and it's harder to load/unload than its descendant. That said, it's nice to just say the 806 set vs the 806/808 set and it's a great working dryer.
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Post# 936551 , Reply# 9   5/5/2017 at 13:53 (2,519 days old) by Gyrafoam (Wytheville, VA)   |   | |
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Inner-tub of Washer is still very shiny. Maybe a low-mileage unit. |
Post# 936563 , Reply# 10   5/5/2017 at 14:38 (2,519 days old) by goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions)   |   | |
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Post# 936571 , Reply# 11   5/5/2017 at 14:55 (2,519 days old) by RevvinKevin (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land)   |   | |
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Post# 936573 , Reply# 12   5/5/2017 at 15:05 (2,519 days old) by hippiedoll ( arizona )   |   | |
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Post# 936591 , Reply# 13   5/5/2017 at 16:21 (2,519 days old) by Classiccaprice (Hampton, Virginia)   |   | |
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Post# 936593 , Reply# 14   5/5/2017 at 16:26 (2,519 days old) by Classiccaprice (Hampton, Virginia)   |   | |
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I wonder how hard it would be to add a tub light?
The owner bought the house from an elderly lady and at the time she bought it, it hadn't been used in 3 years. She tried it once and smelt the belt burning. That's been a few years ago now. The dryer has a bad door switch which was bipassed, but recently hasn't been getting as hot. Hense why they are being replaced. The old girls need some repairs after 42 years. |