70’s Harvest Gold Maytag HA107

According to the serial number, your machine was manufactured in August of 1975. It appears to be in very good condition from the pictures. As for the oil, I’m guessing that it probably came from the brake package while the machine was tipped over (these machines utilize a wet brake). As long as no screech develops as the tub stops from the spin cycle, it should be ok. One thing I would check is the condition of the felt damper pads that go between the base of the machine and the metal hub that the suspension tripod bolts to. These pads can tear away from the base if not lubricated, causing the two metal parts to contact one another, resulting in the destruction of the aluminum hub, which is NLA. This leads to the machine shaking excessively in the spin cycle. If they are undamaged, you can just lubricate them with some poly lube. If you wish, you can also extend the life of the pump bearing by shooting some turbine oil into it through a port on the side.

Dave,
This is a single-Speed machine. There is a blank on the console marked ‘Automatic’, which is where the speed selector would be on the two speed models. It is a three-cycle machine, featuring normal, permanent press, and delicates, which used intermittent high-speed agitation to compensate for the lack of a two speed motor. Maytag called this the ‘fabric-matic’ system. You are 100% correct, this was the next model up from the A106.

Hope this helps,
Thatwasherguy.


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Post# 1202560 3/31/2024 at 22:25 by Mt999999 (East Liverpool, Oh)
Checkrate/Likes Hi again folks, today I picked up a circa 70’s Maytag HA107, according to the worn model tag under the lid. A few dings aside, it’s a pretty machine. Laying it down on the side homeward bound, I lost an ounce or so of motor oil. Should I be concerned about this? I tested a load, and it seemed to do OK. Photos... < > Photo 1 of 4 View Full Size

Post# 1202567 , Reply# 1 4/1/2024 at 03:38 by DaveAMKrayoGuy (Oak Park, MI)
Checkrate/Likes Is this a two,speed model? How many cycles? Looks like a good, basic model that is still a step up from the A-106 beneath it, if which my mom had, when I wish we'd sprung for a Maytag washer like this... -- Dave

Post# 1202569 , Reply# 2 4/1/2024 at 06:20 by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)
Checkrate/Likes *HA107 Maytag washer lost oil* Congratulations on your new acquisition, where did you see oil Maytag do not normally leak oil as the transmission is sealed both top and bottom, there are a few places that could’ve accumulated and maybe dripped out when you had it on its side in any case it will not hurt a thing just clean it up and go on using your machine. John

Post# 1202632 , Reply# 3 4/1/2024 at 23:50 by thatwasherguy (Kentucky)
Checkrate/Likes 4 *Congrats on your acquisition!* According to the serial number, your machine was manufactured in August of 1975. It appears to be in very good condition from the pictures. As for the oil, I’m guessing that it probably came from the brake package while the machine was tipped over (these machines utilize a wet brake). As long as no screech develops as the tub stops from the spin cycle, it should be ok. One thing I would check is the condition of the felt damper pads that go between the base of the machine and the metal hub that the suspension tripod bolts to. These pads can tear away from the base if not lubricated, causing the two metal parts to contact one another, resulting in the destruction of the aluminum hub, which is NLA. This leads to the machine shaking excessively in the spin cycle. If they are undamaged, you can just lubricate them with some poly lube. If you wish, you can also extend the life of the pump bearing by shooting some turbine oil into it through a port on the side. Dave, This is a single-Speed machine. There is a blank on the console marked ‘Automatic’, which is where the speed selector would be on the two speed models. It is a three-cycle machine, featuring normal, permanent press, and delicates, which used intermittent high-speed agitation to compensate for the lack of a two speed motor. Maytag called this the ‘fabric-matic’ system. You are 100% correct, this was the next model up from the A106. Hope this helps, Thatwasherguy.

Post# 1202663 , Reply# 4 4/2/2024 at 17:52 by goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions)
Checkrate/Likes 107 should be a single speed. Nice save!

Post# 1202666 , Reply# 5 4/2/2024 at 19:34 by Good-Shepherd (New Jersey)
Checkrate/Likes 2 *Laying it down on the side* Laying on it side is a good thing, gets some trans oil into the upper agitator shaft bearing.

Post# 1202705 , Reply# 6 4/3/2024 at 15:42 by Mt999999 (East Liverpool, Oh)
Checkrate/Likes *Thanks everyone!* I’m glad to know the oil seepage isn’t a concern. All of our (family of 4) laundry is done on a 70’s Maytag wringer, so the addition of this automatic washer will be nice for things that can’t easily be wrung out. I’m as frugal as can be, but when I saw a harvest gold washing machine for $60, how could I say “no”? Thatwasherguy - I don’t hear any squealing. I sat through a full cycle or two, and I saw no significant shake during spin (much unlike my late 90’s Kenmore sudsaver, which has been sequestered to the other side of the laundry room). Must I dissemble the shell to access these felt pads, or can I reach them from underneath?

Post# 1202715 , Reply# 7 4/3/2024 at 18:25 by goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions)
Checkrate/Likes 1 Take the front panel off, to access the workings of the washer, including the pads.