Thread Number: 88612
/ Tag: Vintage Automatic Washers
Maytag A506 or 512? |
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Post# 1131504   10/20/2021 at 11:58 (890 days old) by WoodJack99 (Massachusetts/Virginia, USA)   |   | |
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This is at my grandparents' vacation house. I haven't seen it in about 2 years (due to Covid), but will be going there this weekend so I'll get a better look at it. I can't tell the 506 and 512 apart - which model does this one appear to be?
BTW, I've also attached a picture of the 1975 107 at their main house (it was original to that house when they bought it in 78, and has never failed since). |
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Post# 1131505 , Reply# 1   10/20/2021 at 12:06 (890 days old) by pulltostart (Mobile, AL)   |   | |
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Post# 1131506 , Reply# 2   10/20/2021 at 12:25 (890 days old) by Repairguy (Danbury, Texas)   |   | |
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Post# 1131507 , Reply# 3   10/20/2021 at 12:27 (890 days old) by qsd-dan (West)   |   | |
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Picture #1 A506/A512/A590 - Large capacity tub, one speed motor, infinite water level switch, cold/cold/ warm/cold/ hot/cold temperature options. You could easily graft a 2 speed motor and TOL A712 console into this machine. This is the one the get.
Picture #2 looks like an A107. Standard capacity tub, 3 level water adjustment, 1 speed motor, cold/cold, warm/cold, hot/warm(?) water temps.
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Post# 1131508 , Reply# 4   10/20/2021 at 12:29 (890 days old) by WoodJack99 (Massachusetts/Virginia, USA)   |   | |
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Post# 1131513 , Reply# 5   10/20/2021 at 14:10 (890 days old) by pulltostart (Mobile, AL)   |   | |
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Post# 1131577 , Reply# 6   10/21/2021 at 09:32 (889 days old) by WoodJack99 (Massachusetts/Virginia, USA)   |   | |
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Post# 1131605 , Reply# 7   10/21/2021 at 19:01 (889 days old) by RP2813 (Sannazay)   |   | |
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Other than the water level selectors, the cycles on both machines are about the same. They are both bottom of the line in that regard. The big difference under the lid is tub size. Tubs on Maytags ran smaller than those of their competitors like Whirlpool and Kenmore, even on Maytag's "Large Capacity" models. For this reason I'd go for the newer machine. I'm betting you would appreciate the larger tub size.
The only show-stopper on the later machine would be its date of manufacture. If it was made later than mid 1987, it may have the short stroke orbital transmission. I'm not a fan, but if that doesn't matter to you, then go for that one. |
Post# 1131613 , Reply# 9   10/21/2021 at 21:11 (889 days old) by RP2813 (Sannazay)   |   | |
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I have to cram a king size comforter into my Neptune, but it manages to get the job done. The puffy mattress pad is even more bulky and I have to push on the door to keep it from popping open before it locks. These are the only times when I wish the Neptune's capacity was just a little larger. Other than that, I hope it it last me for many more years. I can't in good conscience use my 712 during a severe drought, and skyrocketing water rates are another reason I'm glad to have the Neptune. |
Post# 1131616 , Reply# 11   10/21/2021 at 21:58 (889 days old) by wayupnorth (On a lake between Bangor and Bar Harbor, Maine)   |   | |
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My 511 easily washes a king bedspread and then 2 queen blankets in a second load and has since 1984. Yes you have to help it roll over with your hand or a perfect poker. But I am right there with both Maytags when they are running. I fixed the lid switch WAY before AW was here or even internet. But too many people just throw their wash in, turn it on and go away.
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Post# 1131617 , Reply# 12   10/21/2021 at 22:25 (889 days old) by qsd-dan (West)   |   | |
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Post# 1131619 , Reply# 13   10/21/2021 at 22:42 (889 days old) by wayupnorth (On a lake between Bangor and Bar Harbor, Maine)   |   | |
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Post# 1131871 , Reply# 14   10/25/2021 at 09:05 (885 days old) by WoodJack99 (Massachusetts/Virginia, USA)   |   | |
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Post# 1131894 , Reply# 15   10/25/2021 at 13:54 (885 days old) by RP2813 (Sannazay)   |   | |
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