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Thread Number: 86486
/ Tag: Vintage Automatic Washers
MAYTAG Porta-Washer Model A50 |
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| Post# 1110622 3/8/2021 at 18:42 (1,134 days old) by Lindycono (Niles) | ||
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We have a Maytag Porta-Washer Model A50. It was my mother in-laws and we have original operations instructions for it. We were wondering if we should sell it? We are in the Chicagoland area. Thanks for your help. | ||
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Post# 1110877 , Reply# 1 3/10/2021 at 18:47 (1,132 days old) by electronicontrl  (Grand Rapids, MI) |
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Yes | ||
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Post# 1110996 , Reply# 4 3/11/2021 at 21:11 (1,131 days old) by Revvinkevin (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land) |
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 Hii Linda, Thank you for the photos, it looks to be in very nice condition. FYI, the gray hose inside is the fill hose for the washer, the smaller white-ish hose with what looks like a shower head at one end does not belong to the washer. One thing you should do is plug it in and turn the wash timer (to turn on the motor) and see if the gray rotors/impellers in the wash tub turn. This washer has a very unique drive belt which can break due to being 45-50 years old, but especially if it sat unused for years. This drive belt is NLA (no longer available) and a custom drive belt must be made in order to use the washer portion. I’m in California so I’m not interested in buying it, but what price do you think you want for it? Regards, Kevin | ||
| Post# 1111023 , Reply# 5 3/12/2021 at 00:25 (1,131 days old) by Lindycono (Niles) | ||
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Kevin, Thanks for your input. I will do that tomorrow and see if it works. To be honest I have no idea what it is worth. Do you have an idea? We just thought that it was something a collector may want. Thanks, Lindy | ||
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Post# 1111284 , Reply# 6 3/13/2021 at 19:56 (1,129 days old) by electronicontrl (Grand Rapids, MI) |
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"Like New" condition | ||
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Post# 1111359 , Reply# 7 3/14/2021 at 13:37 (1,128 days old) by thomasortega (El Pueblo de Nuestra Señora de Los Angeles de Porciúncula) |
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Belt I had a fabrication company in East Los Angeles make a new belt for my A50. (Thank you Revvinkevin!) It was somewhat inexpensive (I don't remember exactly, but I think I paid $20 or $30 to have the belt custom made) and the washer runs like new. Best of all, the diverter valve is INTACT! (Knock on wood) | ||
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Post# 1111465 , Reply# 9 3/15/2021 at 09:27 (1,127 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey) |
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Post# 1111466 , Reply# 10 3/15/2021 at 09:37 (1,127 days old) by swestoyz (Cedar Falls, IA) |
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Niles - north side of Chicago | ||
| Post# 1111508 , Reply# 11 3/15/2021 at 13:20 (1,127 days old) by Lindycono (Niles) | ||
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Location We are located in Niles, Illinois. The closest largest landmark would be Chicago O'Hare airport. Hope this helps. Lindy | ||
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Post# 1113240 , Reply# 13 3/30/2021 at 16:53 (1,112 days old) by ea56 (Cotati, Calif.) |
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 Did you turn the wash dial to a minute setting? If you don’t do this the impellers won’t move. Have you tried the spinner yet? If you close the lid and pull the lock shut on top the spinner should start up.
If the impellers don’t work when you set the timer you may need a new belt. Reply #7 gives info on obtaining a replacement belt for your A-50.
Eddie | ||
| Post# 1113261 , Reply# 14 3/30/2021 at 21:04 (1,112 days old) by jocks54 (Danbury Connecticut) | ||
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Belts Belts for these machines and matching dryer can be obtained at very reasonable prices at McMaster Carr Co. I bought several to have as replacements if needed for both machines. | ||
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