Thread Number: 74285
/ Tag: Modern Automatic Washers
Are these "real" Maytag designed/built machines? |
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Post# 980808   2/1/2018 at 00:48 (2,248 days old) by Stricklybojack (South Hams Devon UK)   |   | |
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Gotta get a handle on what's what with this brand.
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Post# 980818 , Reply# 1   2/1/2018 at 05:05 (2,247 days old) by appnut (TX)   |   | |
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Post# 980830 , Reply# 2   2/1/2018 at 08:18 (2,247 days old) by Whitetub (Montreal, Canada)   |   | |
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Judging also by the dryer door handle, I say Norge, not real Maytag. Maytag Performa models. |
Post# 980918 , Reply# 3   2/1/2018 at 22:59 (2,247 days old) by Stricklybojack (South Hams Devon UK)   |   | |
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Post# 980930 , Reply# 4   2/2/2018 at 01:14 (2,247 days old) by chetlaham (United States)   |   | |
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Post# 980937 , Reply# 5   2/2/2018 at 05:44 (2,246 days old) by Whitetub (Montreal, Canada)   |   | |
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Washer is a Norge tag. But the dryer is a real Maytag, on the last set you showed. |
Post# 980962 , Reply# 6   2/2/2018 at 09:53 (2,246 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey)   |   | |
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the 'Atlantis' set-ups are really nice....
huge capacity, it does have the DAA, but preference goes for the ones with the Stainless tubs.... the 30 day dispenser is a nice feature.... good performers, pumps were a weak area for some.... some had transmission problems, but have never came across one that did.... a one belt design, as long as the glide is lubricated, it functions very well... |
Post# 981043 , Reply# 7   2/2/2018 at 18:58 (2,246 days old) by appnut (TX)   |   | |
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Post# 981067 , Reply# 8   2/2/2018 at 22:50 (2,246 days old) by twintubdexter (Palm Springs)   |   | |
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How do you determine these (second photo/push buttons) are Norge machines? Just by looking at the outside? I have a similar washer, tub is stainless steel and there's a detergent dispenser built in the lid. Instruction book says Dependable Care on the front but of course that means nothing. So it's my understanding that ALL Maytags with that exact same console and the slanted front are Norge. Interesting. It really makes no difference to me. At least when I open the front things look almost exactly the same as the Maytag washers I worked on many years ago. Transmission looks the same. Poly pump's a little different. The OUTER tub is porcelain-blue plastic. The spinning power unit warning decal is comforting. I really don't care who made it or even if it's from Newton China.
The machine is getting old, about 16 years now. I was going to get a new/last year's Speed Queen but they seem to be going fast. I'd have to decide quickly. One thing I like is that the top of the washer and the dryer I have are porcelain. I don't think the Speed Queen's are. I use the top of both for folding and stuff. The top of the KitchenAid dryer I had in my other house was painted and it didn't wear well. I have a feeling that something major will probably go wrong soon that I don't feel like repairing and I'll regret not getting the new SQ. I did watch a couple of videos on the new 2018 Speed Queen washer and can't believe that thing is supposed to get your clothes clean. One shaft for the agitator and tub. Reminds me of when the Skinny Mini came out but at least in that the clothes moved around a little. One thing's for sure, I don't know half as much as I thought I did about washers.
PS...I did find an interesting video on how to turn my washer into a fire pit...like I could do that to an old friend.
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Post# 981082 , Reply# 9   2/3/2018 at 05:48 (2,245 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.)   |   | |
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One way to determine a "real" Maytag if one has physical access to the machine is look underneath for two belts: 1) motor --> transmission and 2) motor --> pump. Norgetags and Amanatags have one belt that drives both the transmission and pump. |
Post# 981101 , Reply# 10   2/3/2018 at 11:44 (2,245 days old) by twintubdexter (Palm Springs)   |   | |
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Well that makes it easy to get the "T"...So there's been an impostor in my laundry room all these years. Oh the humility, the shame...
Now whenever I look at it I see my mother's noisy old Time Line.
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Post# 981256 , Reply# 12   2/4/2018 at 14:54 (2,244 days old) by Stricklybojack (South Hams Devon UK)   |   | |
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Post# 981275 , Reply# 14   2/4/2018 at 16:15 (2,244 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.)   |   | |
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Post# 981317 , Reply# 15   2/5/2018 at 00:22 (2,244 days old) by askolover (South of Nash Vegas, TN)   |   | |
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Post# 982219 , Reply# 16   2/10/2018 at 21:08 (2,238 days old) by stricklybojack (South Hams Devon UK)   |   | |
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I guess this is an Atlantis, which is a real Maytag? This would be akin to a Dependable Care under the skin, or NorgeTag?
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Post# 982223 , Reply# 18   2/10/2018 at 22:48 (2,238 days old) by stricklybojack (South Hams Devon UK)   |   | |
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Post# 982284 , Reply# 19   2/11/2018 at 10:05 (2,237 days old) by appnut (TX)   |   | |
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Post# 982295 , Reply# 20   2/11/2018 at 10:34 (2,237 days old) by foraloysius (Leeuwarden, Friesland, the Netherlands)   |   | |
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Post# 982424 , Reply# 21   2/11/2018 at 23:56 (2,237 days old) by stricklybojack (South Hams Devon UK)   |   | |
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Post# 982509 , Reply# 23   2/12/2018 at 17:29 (2,236 days old) by stricklybojack (South Hams Devon UK)   |   | |
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Machines just like yours. I have read up on past threads about this issue and it seems I need this part...emiright? CLICK HERE TO GO TO stricklybojack's LINK on eBay
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Post# 982542 , Reply# 25   2/12/2018 at 21:47 (2,236 days old) by good-shepherd (New Jersey)   |   | |
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No, late model DC Maytag washers dropped the agitator seal in favor of a triple lip seal mounting stem. However, an agitator seal can be used with the new style stem. |
Post# 982570 , Reply# 26   2/13/2018 at 01:12 (2,236 days old) by thomasortega (El Pueblo de Nuestra Señora de Los Angeles de Porciúncula)   |   | |
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It reminds Darryl's Neptune will probably have serious bearings issues in about 1 year or so. I can even imagine will will be his next washer and dryer pair.... LG Signature. |
Post# 982576 , Reply# 27   2/13/2018 at 02:19 (2,235 days old) by foraloysius (Leeuwarden, Friesland, the Netherlands)   |   | |
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Post# 983627 , Reply# 28   2/20/2018 at 19:03 (2,228 days old) by appnut (TX)   |   | |
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Just remembered these pieces of trivia last Friday. My sister in Dallas got an Atlantis set not too soon after they came out. I didn't realize the "evil" lurking underneath them until after she'd had them a while. She sold them when she moved from Dallas to the Austin area. Have a coworker who bought "Maytags" that turned out to most likely be the Norgetags. She had nothing but problems with them and ended up souring her on the brand Maytag for the rest of her life. |
Post# 985943 , Reply# 30   3/9/2018 at 15:02 (2,211 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey)   |   | |
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John....you have a true two belt Maytag....
the orbital tranny, the metal outter tub, spins counter-clockwise....porcelain tub...ALL Maytag Norge design has a bigger agitator, plastic or stainless tub, spins clockwise...it does have a dual drive transmission, no counterweight...there are pros and cons to this design, I have had two of the Atlantis design, liked the stainless better, really nice machine...held up well for me.....will probably add one to the collection... |
Post# 986156 , Reply# 32   3/11/2018 at 09:11 (2,209 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)   |   | |
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The washer does not need much, replacing the belts will only help if they look bad [ burned spots severe cracking etc ] Most important thing you can do with ANY washer is to avoid mineral and scum build-ups in the outer tub area. This is best done by always washing in warm or hot water using plenty of GOOD detergent and bleach will also help, A washer should never develop an odor.
On the dryer it would probably pay to disassemble it clean it and add a drop of oil to the bearings on the two rear rollers and idler pulley, also replace the belt and front bearing slides if they slow signs of wear cracks etc.
Other than this keep using them.
John L. |
Post# 986157 , Reply# 33   3/11/2018 at 09:16 (2,209 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey)   |   | |
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Washer--
found it best to inspect the belt, any signs of wear or splitting, then it would be time for a new one.... check and clean all inlet filters.... and most times, best to open the machine up, remove the splash shield, and clean all areas of soap scum build up....sometimes you have to remove the perforated tub, I think there are only 6 bolts on a Norge design....a long brush that you can slide down between the tubs can be very effective also....clean underside of agitator and areas.... check the motor glides for wear, or lubrication..... Dryer-- the main thing, lint..and cleaning it out from the whole vent system, from the filter on out....and underneath...a vacuum will help, but compressed air is better... inspect the belt for wear or cracking....... lubrication for the bearings/rollers final touches would be a good car wax and buff on both machines.... |
Post# 988541 , Reply# 34   3/27/2018 at 22:30 (2,193 days old) by Stricklybojack (South Hams Devon UK)   |   | |
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Post# 988545 , Reply# 35   3/27/2018 at 23:12 (2,193 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)   |   | |
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Post# 991267 , Reply# 37   4/18/2018 at 16:00 (2,171 days old) by wft2800 (Leatherhead, Surrey)   |   | |
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I get the impression that most complaints about the Northstar are essentially "but why does it need four camshafts? Muh ol' Chevy did just fine with one! Gimme back muh pushrods!". |