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Thread Number: 89563
/ Tag: Vintage Automatic Washers
Looking for (Urgent) Advice: Maytag Model A412, Series 10 |
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| Post# 1141567 , Reply# 1 2/7/2022 at 16:27 (801 days old) by thatwasherguy (Kentucky) | ||
KEEP THE MAYTAG!!
Whatever you do, please, DO NOT let the Home Depot haul it away. We made that mistake back in 2013 and I regret it. That machine, in my opinion, is one of the greatest washers ever made. If it is in good condition, that machine could easily last you a lifetime. If it needs repairs, parts are still available with a bit of looking. I’m restoring a Maytag from 1978, and so far, I’ve been able to find everything I need relatively easily. Your idea of installing the Maytag in a separate laundry room is what I would do. That way, you could wash shop towels and stuff you didn’t want to put in your new washer. Don’t hesitate to reach out to us if you need to repair it. I went from not knowing the first thing about servicing appliances to fixing and selling them on the side.
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| Post# 1141570 , Reply# 2 2/7/2022 at 16:47 (800 days old) by thatwasherguy (Kentucky) | ||
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Sorry, I misread your post... | ||
Post# 1141572 , Reply# 3 2/7/2022 at 16:51 (800 days old) by tennblondie78  (Bowling Green, KY) |
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First of all, welcome to the forum!!! I think you will love being here and will be amazed at the wealth of knowledge. I must also commend you on at least considering keeping your old set; that's more than most seem to do nowadays.
Definitely keep the Maytag! I have a 1976 A806/DE808 set and completely restored them. I expect it will be the last set I ever have. Parts can be found and your Maytag washer is definitely worth cleaning and investing in if need be. We will help you through any problems you may have. If it were me, I would also keep the Hotpoint dryer. It can always be freshened up if it needs it. That way you have a complete extra set. I don't know what your new set is, but I think you will eventually prefer using your older set for a number of reasons. They just work with a minimum of fuss and will give you a true deep water fill and hot wash. | ||
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Post# 1141578 , Reply# 4 2/7/2022 at 17:09 (800 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.) |
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Post# 1141594 , Reply# 5 2/7/2022 at 19:21 (800 days old) by RP2813 (Sannazay) |
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 Welcome to the forum! You're already familiar with the Maytag so you're aware that it wouldn't handle a king size comforter, or even a queen size for that matter. If you can work with that, great -- hang onto it!
I do have some questions for the Maytag experts here, though.
1) The tag on the machine says it's a series 10 but the console looks like it's from a series 12. What's up with that?
2) It also appears to have an orbital transmission based on the agitator. I thought orbitals weren't on the scene until the second half of 1987 -- after the 12 series had already been introduced. Can anyone do some 'splainin' on that?
As for the new machine, it cannot even remotely compare to the Maytag for build quality, and its wash action is highly inferior. Maytags from the period when yours was manufactured were built like tanks and can work for decades with few if any repairs. The GE is a flimsy throw-away machine. It won't last anywhere near as long as your old workhorse Maytag will -- as is -- and may not even provide a fully filled tub of water for most cycles and for rinsing in particular. Your Maytag will fill to the top if that's what you select. Other than tub size when compared to the GE, the Maytag is the no-brainer choice here.
If your washer hasn't yet been delivered, I see no reason why Home Depot wouldn't let you cancel the order. Give the Maytag a trial and if it's not meeting your needs, you can always order a new machine again. If you do decide to unload the Maytag, post it here first. Don't allow it to be hauled away. It hasn't even come close to the end of it's useful life, and I would wager it will still be washing clothes long after that new GE hits the scrap heap.
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| Post# 1141595 , Reply# 6 2/7/2022 at 19:22 (800 days old) by qsd-dan (West) | ||
XX Your Maytag was built in December, 1989. Keep the Maytag for now, it's in good condition and you won't have any issues selling it for profit if it gets in the way. This lint filter works extremely well if you have pets and it'll work as a good back when (not if) the new washer is in need for service. Todays appliances don't have anywhere near the longevity as that washer. The Hotpoint dryer is nothing special, you can trash it without feeling guilty. | ||
| Post# 1141598 , Reply# 7 2/7/2022 at 19:34 (800 days old) by qsd-dan (West) | ||
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2) It also appears to have an orbital transmission based on the agitator. I thought orbitals weren't on the scene until the second half of 1987 -- after the 12 series had already been introduced. Can anyone do some 'splainin' on that?
Orbital transmission came on the scene in July/August 1989. I believe the 10, 11, 12 models from 1980-1989 were all under the "10 Series" umbrella but I have always referred to them by their subtle generational differences of the last 2 model number digits to keep confusion down to a minimum. It also may refer to the 10th revision of the 12 model. | ||
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Post# 1141635 , Reply# 10 2/8/2022 at 06:43 (800 days old) by tolivac (greenville nc) |
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At this stage cancel the order for the new machines and STAY with the older ones!! | ||
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