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Thread Number: 95719
/ Tag: Vintage Automatic Washers
Maytag set saved from the landfill |
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| Post# 1203566 , Reply# 2 4/16/2024 at 17:38 by dominic20 (Souix falls) | ||
great job  | ||
Post# 1203568 , Reply# 3 4/16/2024 at 17:54 by turbokinetic  (Northport, Alabama USA) |
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What an amazing find! So happy those didn't go to the dump.
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| Post# 1203577 , Reply# 4 4/16/2024 at 20:43 by Thatwasherguy (Kentucky) | ||
Congrats on those machines!
I have that exact set (A208 washer and DE408 dryer) from 1978 in my collection, and they are my pride and joy. They were produced sometime from 1976 to 1980 (your serial numbers can be decoded for an exact date). In terms of maintenance items, the damper pads (the small pieces of felt between the base frame and the suspension tripod hub) are the main concern in my opinion. If they aren’t properly lubricated, they can tear away from the base, and allow the aluminum damper hub to contact the base, resulting in the damper being destroyed. This part is discontinued, and expensive to buy used. I would also recommend removing the screw in the side of the water pump and shooting some turbine oil into the bearing, and checking the condition of the belts on both machines.
Hope this helps, Thatwasherguy. | ||
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Post# 1203589 , Reply# 5 4/17/2024 at 00:14 by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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Maintenance needed for a late 70s pair of Maytag
I would agree with post number four. The only thing to really worry about is the damper pads. You can look at the belts on the washer while you’re down there at the main drive belt if it’s badly worn, you can replace otherwise just use them and enjoy and see what happens you Can do as much harm as good by tearing them apart and working on them, especially if they’re lightly used machines they may not need anything for years.
PS, machines don’t get put in landfill anymore. These two machines could easily have made a new Hyundai for somebody, they do get recycled. John | ||
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Post# 1203633 , Reply# 6 4/17/2024 at 15:54 by washerlover (The Big Island, Hawai’i) |
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| Post# 1203774 , Reply# 7 4/19/2024 at 09:05 by chambersb (Oak Hill, WV) | ||
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I have a set like that, was told by the seller they were from 1976. I've been using them for a little over a year and I've not had any issues. I'm very satisfied with them. | ||
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Post# 1203780 , Reply# 8 4/19/2024 at 10:17 by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.) |
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