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Thread Number: 91703
/ Tag: Wringer Washers
Our new Blue Bell washer! |
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Post# 1162261 , Reply# 1 10/22/2022 at 13:43 (548 days old) by RP2813  (Sannazay) |
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Congratulations! It looks like it's in beautiful shape. If it's what you wanted, it was worth the cost.
I've only seen wringer washers in action a couple of times in my life and both were Maytags. I'm not that hands-on with my laundry, except in the practice of pre-treating. I'm all about expediency. I suppose using a conventional washer is regarded similarly to ironing. Some people love it, others dread it.
You'll get many years of satisfaction from your "new" Blue Bell. Enjoy! | ||
| Post# 1162268 , Reply# 2 10/22/2022 at 15:33 (548 days old) by qsd-dan (West) | ||
These are durable tanks that continue to withstand the test of time. I strongly encourage you to replace the A4298 agitator shaft seal. When this seal fails, water enters the transmission and bad things eventually play out. You'll also need a 15494 stop ring since the old one will most likely break during the removal process.
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Post# 1162271 , Reply# 3 10/22/2022 at 16:01 (548 days old) by ea56 (Cotati, Calif.) |
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Congratulations on your score! This is a cute little Maytag wringer washer. Even if it was the BOL of the Maytag wringer line up it will still perform just as well as the higher end EL models, just a little smaller tub and no pump.
I love doing laundry in a wringer washer and if I had the room for a laundry tub for rinsing thats what I’d have now as a daily driver. The rhythmic process of doing laundry this way is Zen like to me. And what a time saver! To be able to wash and rinse and wring out 3-4 loads in 60 mins is wonderful. Even though it does take a bit longer to dry the clothes because a wringer leaves a bit more moisture in the finished laundry, its really not that much more. And I think these old Maytag wringers clean better too. I hope that you’ll get lots of pleasure out of your “new” Blue Bell. Eddie | ||
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Post# 1162275 , Reply# 4 10/22/2022 at 17:47 (548 days old) by hobbyapocalypse (Northeast Pennsylvania) |
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In your video it says to grease the top of the seal when installing, so I have 2 questions =
1) what's the purpose of grease on top of the seal? 2) why not grease the bottom? It seems like the only place you do NOT want grease is on the sides but I wonder why the instruction specifies putting some on the top. Maybe to allow the top surface to expand a bit under the washer? I don't know. Any thoughts? | ||
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Post# 1162276 , Reply# 5 10/22/2022 at 18:11 (548 days old) by Launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage) |
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| Post# 1162296 , Reply# 7 10/22/2022 at 21:19 (548 days old) by qsd-dan (West) | ||
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Would 90wt hypoid gear oil be OK if we need a fill? | ||
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Post# 1162298 , Reply# 8 10/22/2022 at 22:03 (548 days old) by CircleW (NE Cincinnati OH area) |
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I have always liked these. I remember seeing pictures of them in the parts book when I worked at the store that was a Maytag dealer. Saw one in person many years ago, but don't remember where. | ||
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Post# 1162310 , Reply# 9 10/23/2022 at 06:19 (548 days old) by ozzie908 (Lincoln UK) |
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@Spiderjames
Enjoy your new washing method it will be very satisfactory I am sure. During winter months or when using a dryer why not treat yourself to a Spin Dryer that will remove more moisture and with todays energy prices save you a few $ into the bargain. I think Launderess can help you with regard models available to you etc.
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Post# 1162341 , Reply# 10 10/23/2022 at 17:04 (547 days old) by wayupnorth (On a lake between Bangor and Bar Harbor, Maine) |
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| Post# 1162449 , Reply# 11 10/24/2022 at 21:17 (546 days old) by Spiderjames (BRONSON) | ||
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Is this the oil? CLICK HERE TO GO TO Spiderjames's LINK | ||
| Post# 1162452 , Reply# 12 10/24/2022 at 21:41 (546 days old) by qsd-dan (West) | ||
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Is this the oil? | ||
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Post# 1164819 , Reply# 14 11/25/2022 at 09:33 (514 days old) by ea56 (Cotati, Calif.) |
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Other members have had success with removing stuck on Maytag Wringer washer agitators by filling the tub with the hottest water possible and allowing it to sit for a while and then trying to coax the agitator off of the post. It may take a few tries to make this happen.
To avoid future stuck on agitator problems ALWAYS remove the agitator from the post after each use. Also, put a light coating of Vaseline on the agitator post, and renew this coating periodically. This was advised by Maytag in their wringer washer owners manuals and it is a very good practice to maintain. Good luck in getting you agitator off the post. Eddie | ||
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