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Thread Number: 82709
/ Tag: Wringer Washers
Just got 2 really nice Maytags, newbie advice please |
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Post# 1068565 , Reply# 1 4/21/2020 at 23:35 (1,464 days old) by aircub  (Huntington, AR) |
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WOW Great machines so exciting and you will enjoy them. I just found one that is not as nicely treated. Where and how does one find parts for these especially hoses? Enjoy your machines, Darren | ||
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Post# 1068592 , Reply# 2 4/22/2020 at 07:49 (1,463 days old) by JustJunque (Western MA) |
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Jennifer,
Very nice!
I know nothing about them, but I picked one up last year myself, because it was in decent condition, the owner was going to scrap it, and it was only $40. Mine is the model below yours. If I'm not mistaken, yours were the top of the line Maytag wringer. Mine runs, and that's all I know about it. My agitator is stuck on as well. Folks here do have methods for getting them to let go. Between illness and other miscellaneous life crap, I haven't had a chance to do anything with it. It's just decorating my laundry area. Good luck with yours! I hope you get to use and enjoy them! Barry
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| Post# 1068624 , Reply# 4 4/22/2020 at 11:05 (1,463 days old) by Jennykeegs (Oakham) | ||
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Thanks for the advice!!! I got one off! It looks like it needs a new black seal thingy (I saw a video of someone replacing one on youtube). I'm going to put Vaseline on the spline and try running it as is and see how she goes. I am so excited 😁 | ||
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Post# 1068645 , Reply# 5 4/22/2020 at 13:02 (1,463 days old) by JustJunque (Western MA) |
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Post# 1068669 , Reply# 7 4/22/2020 at 15:45 (1,463 days old) by swestoyz (Cedar Falls, IA) |
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Both of these are in great shape! I'd strongly recommend replacing the agitator shaft seal on both before using them regularly. I wish I had swapped out the seal in my Maytag wringer before using it as it now has water in the trans and will need a full rebuild.
New seals are cheap and can be found fairly easily - Original PN: A4298 New Whirlpool PN WP6-A57420 www.appliance-parts-exper... Dental picks are helpful on pulling out the old seal, after you've popped out the retainer clip and retainer washer. New seals often will come pre-packed with the necessary grease for the inside of the shaft. Ben | ||
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Post# 1068681 , Reply# 8 4/22/2020 at 16:33 (1,463 days old) by JustJunque (Western MA) |
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Ben, | ||
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Post# 1068692 , Reply# 9 4/22/2020 at 17:22 (1,463 days old) by swestoyz (Cedar Falls, IA) |
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Post# 1068694 , Reply# 10 4/22/2020 at 17:26 (1,463 days old) by swestoyz (Cedar Falls, IA) |
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| Post# 1068788 , Reply# 11 4/23/2020 at 09:03 (1,462 days old) by e2l-arry (LAKEWOOD COLORADO) | ||
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LINT TRAP I painted my lint trap with Rustoleum, gloss black. That was in 2012 and although ti has dulled somewhat, it's lasted very well. Glad you got those agitators off. Sometimes they're just STUCK!!! Once you clean them and apply a very thin coat of Vaseline they'll never be stuck again. | ||
| Post# 1068857 , Reply# 12 4/23/2020 at 13:40 (1,462 days old) by bradross (New Westminster, BC., Canada) | ||
Paint???
First off - that is quite a find, getting two at once! Hope you'll enjoy using them as much as a lot of us do!
Quote: I've seen somewhere where someone painted that plate under the lint trap so it won't rust. Any idea what type of paint that is? Answer: the "plate" you see is actually the top of the power unit, which to my knowledge, is pot metal (a blend of various metals). It should never rust, and therefore does not require painting. | ||
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