Thread Number: 77977
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Maytag Dryer KDE 806 $200 |
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Post# 1019912 , Reply# 1   1/2/2019 at 23:02 (1,912 days old) by RP2813 (Sannazay)   |   | |
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We had a DG806 (gas version) for a number of years. Great dryer. When we got it used, its chime wasn't working either, and for the same reason. I was able to rig up a wire (it might have been made from a paper clip) with a round head screw in the end of it and that got the bell ringing again. It could very well be that your striker mechanism has fallen off and is lodged somewhere.
Because of your dryer's color, it might be of interest to someone here. Give people time to respond. If you let the appliance guy take it away, it's going straight to the scrap pile. |
Post# 1019965 , Reply# 2   1/3/2019 at 10:40 (1,911 days old) by LowEfficiency (Iowa)   |   | |
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Post# 1019966 , Reply# 3   1/3/2019 at 10:50 (1,911 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)   |   | |
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Hi Nick, Thanks for posting this neat old dryer and trying to save it.
We operate an appliance service company in your area and also collect and restore appliances. If someone wants this dryer we may be able to help rescue it, it is too old to be a practical machine for every day use for most consumers. You can reach me at our office in Beltsville, ALCO Appliance 301-937-6996 John L. |
Post# 1019985 , Reply# 5   1/3/2019 at 13:26 (1,911 days old) by Naturalnick (Chillum Gardens, Maryland )   |   | |
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It has also been well maintained. |
Post# 1020015 , Reply# 6   1/3/2019 at 18:09 (1,911 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)   |   | |
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Hi Nick, I stand behind my comment that this dryer is too old for MOST consumers to use as a daily driver,
this is why the guy that is bring in your newer GEs does not want it,
There are almost no parts readily available for it.
It is not nearly as large or even safe to use as a newer dryer,
And you are apparently getting rid of it for some reason ????
No I do Not want it, but I can help someone obtain, repair, restore it if needed, it belongs in a collectors hands or with someone that wants to use and work on a vintage dryer.
John L. |
Post# 1020772 , Reply# 7   1/10/2019 at 22:12 (1,904 days old) by naturalnick (Chillum Gardens, Maryland )   |   | |
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I've decided to keep it. Thanks to all for the help in the repair! |
Post# 1020778 , Reply# 8   1/10/2019 at 22:27 (1,904 days old) by LowEfficiency (Iowa)   |   | |
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