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Maytag HOH DE806
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Post# 1127124   8/28/2021 at 20:50 (965 days old) by wasabiboys (Boston)        

Hi there,

I have been reading thru this forum to find info so I figured I might as well ask. I have inherited an electric DE806 Maytag. The things rules, runs great. Serviced it with new belts and whatnot.

Recently, when i go to start the machine I push in the button as usual and it will not stay on. I did some checking figured it was the switch so I purchased one on e bay and of course does the exact some thing. Either the switch I purchased was ng or something else is the matter.

Any ideas out there. I really do not want to dump this machine. its a beast and so quiet.

Many thanks

Chris





Post# 1127127 , Reply# 1   8/28/2021 at 20:57 (965 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)        

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Hi Chris, How long does it run when you push the control in ?

 

Just till you release the knob or 10-15 seconds ?

 

John L.


Post# 1127154 , Reply# 2   8/29/2021 at 08:18 (964 days old) by wasabiboys (Boston)        
button

it will run as long as I hold in the button. once released thats it off

Post# 1127159 , Reply# 3   8/29/2021 at 09:42 (964 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)        

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Probably a bad centrifugal switch in the motor.

 

John


Post# 1127200 , Reply# 4   8/29/2021 at 21:44 (964 days old) by LowEfficiency (Iowa)        

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Which switch did you purchase and replace? The one behind the knob?
Those are hard to find, and several people here were looking for one a while back. So if you still have your old switch, you might consider selling it.


Post# 1127230 , Reply# 5   8/30/2021 at 07:50 (963 days old) by wasabiboys (Boston)        
switch

correct the one behind the button. if John is correct then this machine more than likely is toast :( I cant get that deep into it

Post# 1127254 , Reply# 6   8/30/2021 at 12:56 (963 days old) by qsd-dan (West)        

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if John is correct then this machine more than likely is toast :( I cant get that deep into it

 

It just needs a new motor. Replacement is simpler than a SOH and MUCH simpler than a Whirlpool/Kenmore.

 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/333923427971QUE...


Post# 1127257 , Reply# 7   8/30/2021 at 13:11 (963 days old) by Moparman (Patton)        

The motor should be a very simple fix, especially if you swap it with another maytag dryer motor. One bolt, two clamps and half a dozen color coded wires. I've removed mine a few times, very easy fix. Any competent motor repair place should be able to fix it fairly easily

Post# 1128745 , Reply# 8   9/15/2021 at 11:16 (947 days old) by juliegott (Red Hill, PA)        

Hey Chris,
I am looking for the control switch if you want to sell your old one.


























Post# 1128746 , Reply# 9   9/15/2021 at 11:45 (947 days old) by sprog (Boston)        
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Hi Chris,
Keep the faith.
These machines yield to the power of the collective mind here on AWORG.
Cheers,
Chris (also from Boston)



Post# 1128749 , Reply# 10   9/15/2021 at 12:13 (947 days old) by qsd-dan (West)        

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I am looking for the control switch if you want to sell your old one.

 

Expensive, but it's new.

 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/114801726488QUE...



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