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Thread Number: 92042
/ Tag: Vintage Automatic Washers
Maytag A490 |
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| Post# 1165959 , Reply# 1 12/7/2022 at 17:31 (503 days old) by qsd-dan (West) | ||
 The A490 is the Montgomery Wards version of an A412. Large capacity tub, one speed motor, 4 water level buttons, with cold/warm/hot temperatures and a deep/spray rinse in cold water. You can upgrade this to A TOL A712 model by obtaining an A712 console with the wiring still intact and swapping the one speed motor for a 2 speed. It's easy and straightforward. | ||
| Post# 1165998 , Reply# 2 12/8/2022 at 08:55 (502 days old) by sst78 (NJ) | ||
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upgrade to A712 If this one is working, what are the reasons to upgrade to 2-speed? I have read the old catalogues describing A712 vs A412. | ||
Post# 1165999 , Reply# 3 12/8/2022 at 10:04 (502 days old) by combo52  (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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Upgrading a one speed, Maytag washer | ||
| Post# 1166002 , Reply# 4 12/8/2022 at 10:54 (502 days old) by sst78 (NJ) | ||
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good to know John, thanks thank you! yes reading the old catalogue I think I am probably an entry-level buyer no matter the era 😊 I am up for simple repairs but happy as is. i'm loving all the info here though! | ||
| Post# 1166011 , Reply# 5 12/8/2022 at 14:16 (502 days old) by Good-Shepherd (New Jersey) | ||
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it was sold by Montgomery Ward I wonder how it ended up here? Never heard of a Montgomery Ward store in N. J. | ||
| Post# 1166013 , Reply# 6 12/8/2022 at 15:47 (502 days old) by qsd-dan (West) | ||
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If this one is working, what are the reasons to upgrade to 2 It comes in handy washing shower curtains, window curtains, throw rugs, and many other small or delicate items. The TOL models provide 4 different wash and spin combos allowing for a slow agitation and a fast spin, which I use very often. If you're happy with a one speed machine with a cold only deep rinse cycle, you have a winner. | ||
| Post# 1166014 , Reply# 7 12/8/2022 at 15:56 (502 days old) by Maytag85 (Sean A806) | ||
The nice thing about the Maytag A806 I picked up earlier this summer is it has separate wash and spin speed options. Can do a delicate wash with regular spin or a regular wash with slow spin or a regular wash with regular spin. When I get my Maytag A806 into service sometime next year, I definitely will use the gentle wash with regular spin for rugs or use it for lightly soiled laundry.
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Post# 1166017 , Reply# 8 12/8/2022 at 16:10 (502 days old) by LowEfficiency (Iowa) |
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| Post# 1166118 , Reply# 9 12/9/2022 at 22:38 (500 days old) by WoodJack99 (Massachusetts/Virginia, USA) | ||
Great washer indeed! Very similar to my A506 (single-speed, large capacity, Fabric-Matic), except the 506 has a slider load size switch. Agree with the other replies: no reason to upgrade to 2-speed. Single speed works just fine for me, and as long as you don't wash too many delicates or anything...
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| Post# 1166121 , Reply# 10 12/9/2022 at 22:41 (500 days old) by WoodJack99 (Massachusetts/Virginia, USA) | ||
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About the year... | ||
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