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Thread Number: 78748
/ Tag: Wringer Washers
New confused E2LPS owner |
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Post# 1027428 , Reply# 4 3/18/2019 at 17:13 (1,865 days old) by ea56  (Cotati, Calif.) |
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Your Maytag is from the late 60’s to the early 80’s. My family bought one like this in 1969, and it was the first year that they used the “S” in the model number I believe. The “S” designated that it was a safety machine equipped with the pedal that the user needed to step on to keep the wringer on. The dealer we bought ours from suggested that we have him bypass this feature, as most of his customers disliked this feature. To do this he removed the rubber tubing from underneath the machine that the safety pedal was connected to and plugged the hole with a stove bolt, problem solved.
You can use any kind of detergent or soap that you like with this wonderful Maytag wringer. Some people say to not use chlorine bleach in the aluminum tub model, claiming that it will discolor the aluminum. We always used bleach, and I can’t recall that it ever discolored the tub. But it’s a washer afterall, if the bleach discolors the tub a little, it’s not the end of the world, unless you plan on selling a pristine machine at somepoint. Otherwise, enjoy using it. Eddie This post was last edited 03/18/2019 at 18:28 | ||
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Post# 1027429 , Reply# 5 3/18/2019 at 17:36 (1,865 days old) by swestoyz (Cedar Falls, IA) |
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Serial code YS = August 1976 | ||
| Post# 1027575 , Reply# 7 3/20/2019 at 23:43 (1,863 days old) by Stan (Napa CA) | ||
Borax Soap?
Didn't think they made Borax Soap anymore.
Maybe you mean Borax with Laundry soap? Roy, you can download a owners manual as well as a service manual for your machine here on the site. The owners manual can be helpful if you have never used a wringer before. It explains how to operate the wringer rollers, tension, as well as how to seperate the rollers so they don't touch when machine is not in use. (This prevents flat spots) I see that your machine is a pump model, but no goose neck on the end of your hose? If your planing on using your machine outside where you can gravity drain, then you don't need one. Let's us know how it works out, and if you need help with repairs or parts. | ||
| Post# 1027671 , Reply# 8 3/22/2019 at 09:13 (1,861 days old) by k9s4hire (Roy) | ||
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Thanks everyone Great responses and tips. While trying to follow one tip on greasing the agitator I failed. The agitator will not budge and I'm afraid I'm going to damage it. Is there something I'm doing wrong? | ||
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Post# 1027690 , Reply# 9 3/22/2019 at 12:04 (1,861 days old) by Tomturbomatic (Beltsville, MD) |
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No, it was just left in place instead of being removed after use and now is probably there for the duration.
If you go on eBay and search Maytag wringer washer parts, you should find the site of a great guy in upstate NY, I think, who knows all about them and has all kinds of parts. | ||
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Post# 1027691 , Reply# 10 3/22/2019 at 12:15 (1,861 days old) by abcomatic (Bradford, Illinois) |
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Roy, Welcome to the world of wringer washers! Maytag made a ton of them and you won't be disappointed when using this. It looks like it is in excellent shape? Maybe you can use it in the house as your regular washer and get an older one for the garage? Just a thought. Gary | ||
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Post# 1027693 , Reply# 11 3/22/2019 at 12:17 (1,861 days old) by ea56 (Cotati, Calif.) |
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I recall Hippiedoll (Christina) posting about having this problem in the past with her Maytag wringer agitator. If I recall correctly she filled the tub ( not all the way, just enough to cover the bottom of the agitator) with the hottest water possible, ( some boiling water ) and let it sit in an attempt to loosen the corrosion on the shaft that was freezing the agitator to the post. She had to do this a few times I believe, but she was ultimately successful in getting the agitator freed from the post.
I’m sure when she reads this thread she will offer you some helpful suggestions. She is a wealth of knowledge about Maytag wringers. HTH, Eddie | ||
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Post# 1027717 , Reply# 12 3/22/2019 at 16:45 (1,861 days old) by Launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage) |
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Despite fact Maytag clearly and expressly warns
Owners to remove agitator after use and also grease the stem; some didn't do one or both. Leaving the thing sitting for months might not be an issue, but years is another matter. What can and usually does happen is the agitator becomes "glued" to the stem.
Happened to one, and here is how got the thing off: www.automaticwasher.org/c... | ||
| Post# 1028287 , Reply# 15 3/29/2019 at 10:39 (1,854 days old) by k9s4hire (Roy) | ||
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Thanks E2 It is only rusted/corroded on the edge and spindle in a few areas so sanding and painting is a very good idea. Would you recommend a rustoleum type paint or something else? | ||
| Post# 1028327 , Reply# 17 3/29/2019 at 18:05 (1,854 days old) by k9s4hire (Roy) | ||
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Paint job completed I did a primer, then sprayed plasti-dip and then a final black gloss. Hoping this slows the rust and damage. Looks like there were some pretty hard stuff hitting the edges of the strainer. | ||
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