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Thread Number: 75577
/ Tag: Modern Automatic Washers
Maytag Neptune top load |
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| Post# 994063 5/13/2018 at 10:39 (2,168 days old) by Spacedogb (Lafayette, LA) | ||
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Hey everyone, I have the chance to get a Maytag Neptune for $200 locally. Is this a machine worth purchasing or should I let it pass on by? I seem to have found mixed reviews from you guys about the paddle agitation. | ||
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Post# 994065 , Reply# 1 5/13/2018 at 10:52 (2,168 days old) by DADoES  (TX, U.S. of A.) |
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Post# 994070 , Reply# 2 5/13/2018 at 12:31 (2,168 days old) by Lorainfurniture (Cleveland ) |
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Agreed. Very cool washers, with a very unique wash action. These are the 1-18’s of the future. If it’s really mint I’d buy it for $200 strictly as a collectible. | ||
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Post# 994095 , Reply# 3 5/13/2018 at 17:13 (2,168 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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Neptune Top Load Washer | ||
| Post# 994101 , Reply# 5 5/13/2018 at 19:58 (2,168 days old) by Spacedogb (Lafayette, LA) | ||
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Parts I was going to ask how readily available the parts were. Has anyone experienced sourcing parts? | ||
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Post# 994102 , Reply# 6 5/13/2018 at 21:03 (2,168 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.) |
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Parts are sourced from Whirlpool now, like all Maytag products. Take a spin through several online parts sources to get a feel for what's available and what may have gone NLA. There were two Maytag Neptune TL models, FAV6800 and FAV9800. 9800 has water heating and an LCD touch panel like the Neptune MAH7500 frontloader. IIRC the mechanical design was offered under the Crosley label (in platinum gray color) for a short time, and some other brand that I've seen but don't recall. | ||
| Post# 994103 , Reply# 7 5/13/2018 at 21:07 (2,168 days old) by Spacedogb (Lafayette, LA) | ||
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This one is the FAV6800. I see there are some things still avalaible and I think I will try and purchase | ||
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Post# 994111 , Reply# 9 5/13/2018 at 22:14 (2,168 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.) |
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Overriding the lid lock is not easy. There's a magnetic sensor on the left side and both latches must be held in a mid-position just past the spring-balance point as if they're engaged into the slots on the edge of the lid. Easier to raise the top. Be aware there's an accelerometer on the board in the console that responds to cabinet impacts and it'll stop spin if there's too much movement of the raised top. The top also can't be raised much during fill (and the lid surely can't be open) because the incoming water flow goes into the back edge of the lid for the dispensers and gravity will make it backflow. | ||
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Post# 994116 , Reply# 11 5/13/2018 at 22:31 (2,168 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.) |
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The pulley is more of a drive clutch, and that's absolutely INSANE if it's $200 now. (It can be disassembled, cleaned and relubed if nothing is worn-bad and the torque spring isn't broken). The "transmission" is a little gear assembly (filled with mineral oil) that fits in bottom/center of the basket and drives the tumblers via their edges. | ||
| Post# 994118 , Reply# 12 5/13/2018 at 22:40 (2,168 days old) by IowaBear (Cedar Rapids, IA) | ||
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Post# 994119 , Reply# 13 5/13/2018 at 22:42 (2,168 days old) by henene4 (Heidenheim a.d. Brenz (Germany)) |
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The clutch is indeed about 200$. The gear assembly ("transmission" I called it for ease of conversation) is integrated into the outer tub, right? It certanly is not listed seperatly on the appliancepartspros site. And the outer tub assembly is a whopping 722$ plus shipping. (Link is what I looked at just now.) CLICK HERE TO GO TO henene4's LINK | ||
| Post# 994121 , Reply# 14 5/13/2018 at 23:09 (2,168 days old) by Spacedogb (Lafayette, LA) | ||
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She’s here!!!! I didn’t believe the guy as far as condition but now I’m a believe. Here is a low use no scratch Neptune TL!!!!!!!! | ||
| Post# 994122 , Reply# 15 5/13/2018 at 23:10 (2,168 days old) by Spacedogb (Lafayette, LA) | ||
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Post# 994125 , Reply# 16 5/13/2018 at 23:29 (2,168 days old) by Mayfan69 (Brisbane Queensland Australia) |
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Lovely! | ||
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Post# 994127 , Reply# 17 5/13/2018 at 23:34 (2,168 days old) by henene4 (Heidenheim a.d. Brenz (Germany)) |
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Congrats! These do best with loads that do not tangle, like towels or short sleeved shirts. Loads need to have some weight though, otherwise they just float above the tumblers without getting turned over. Keep in mind you are using a low water wash system, so be carefull with dosage and keep an eye on rinsing! | ||
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Post# 994128 , Reply# 18 5/14/2018 at 01:02 (2,168 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.) |
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The transmission assembly is #3 on the Inner Tub / Spinner Parts diagram. Tagged NLA. The pulley on mine was replaced at 6mos under warranty, more than 8 (9?) years ago. I was using it as the daily-driver at that time. The Calypso was moved to daily driver at that point so the TL has had very light use since. I disassembled the pulley for cleaning/relube last year. No issues with the transmission or anything else. This post was last edited 05/14/2018 at 01:17 | ||
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Post# 994129 , Reply# 19 5/14/2018 at 01:06 (2,168 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.) |
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Post# 994134 , Reply# 20 5/14/2018 at 06:45 (2,168 days old) by Frigilux (The Minnesota Prairie) |
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| Post# 994136 , Reply# 21 5/14/2018 at 07:48 (2,167 days old) by runematic (southcentral pa) | ||
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Post# 994754 , Reply# 22 5/20/2018 at 20:06 (2,161 days old) by electronicontrl (Grand Rapids, MI) |
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FAV6800
I purchased a Neptune TL FAV6800 ten years ago. An appliance store on the east coast had them on clearance. I paid $300 for the machine, $89 to have it delivered to Grand Rapids, MI and $99 for a 5 year warranty.
I use it often. I did have service under warranty. A&E service took 4 service calls to replace the clutch. For the final appointment, it took 2 technicians to get it done. When it does fail, it will be an ordeal because of cost. Wasn't the TL manufactured in Florence, Italy? Some where in Europe the same machine exists under a different name. I sure like mine! | ||
| Post# 994765 , Reply# 23 5/20/2018 at 21:59 (2,161 days old) by cfz2882 (Belle Fourche,SD) | ||
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"other" Neptune TL in foreign markets haier either copied or licensed the TL Neptune design- haier machine was not sold in North America. | ||
| Post# 994767 , Reply# 24 5/20/2018 at 22:20 (2,161 days old) by Spacedogb (Lafayette, LA) | ||
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Clutch I have not even tested the unit yet so I'm not sure if it works. Hopefully sometime this week I will get to test it. Also plan to buy 2 spare clutches and a spare NIB transmission and motor so I can keep this as a collectors item. | ||
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Post# 994858 , Reply# 25 5/21/2018 at 20:15 (2,160 days old) by Gyrafoam (Wytheville, VA) |
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I saw one in operation many years ago. It was "interesting" with a load of fabrics heavy enough to settle into the tumbling parts of the tub. Shirts and light-weight fabrics just floated on top with little to no movement. Yours truly, unimpressed. Frigilux is probably correct with his prediction. | ||
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Post# 994859 , Reply# 26 5/21/2018 at 20:55 (2,160 days old) by electronicontrl (Grand Rapids, MI) |
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Depends on the type of load
These jeans tumble perfectly in the Neptune TL. Bulky items on the other hand, maybe not.
I'm going to have to bypass the lid switch on mine to satisfy my curiosity. CLICK HERE TO GO TO electronicontrl's LINK | ||
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Post# 994884 , Reply# 27 5/22/2018 at 04:56 (2,160 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.) |
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ElectroniCntrl: I purchased a Neptune TL FAV6800 ten years ago. An appliance store on the east coast had them on clearance. I paid $300 for the machine, $89 to have it delivered ...Mine probably came from the same source. Records indicate Rainbow Appliance (in NJ), via eBay, 5/17/2008, $325 incl "free" shipping. | ||
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