Recent content by joelb

Still here The machines are now in my garage. The delivery guy was anxious to take them to the curb for me, but I kept them in storage. I really don't have the room to store them, but I'll keep them a little while longer in hopes that someone will save them. In other news I did shoot some...

Re: MaytagA710 If you have relatives or anywhere to store it out in these parts, then they could be yours :). You certainly sound like someone who could appreciate these machines. I wouldn't mind keeping them, if I only had space. I used to collect vintage computers, but I now only have a...

Age I must say, having dates makes me even a little more impressed. I don't know their history prior to me getting them, but I'm impressed that the washer managed to go 35-40 years old with only a switch breaking. And to think that today's standard is 1-year warranties :P.

Date information I used my camera to grab the washer's serial number without me having to move the machine :). Here's what I've learned: Brand: Maytag Type: Washing Machine Country: Canada Model: HA806A Serial: 233987MZ This product appears to have been manufactured December of 1971. Brand...

Tub light I can sum that up by saying: I never knew that there was supposed to be a light :). I'll have a look at the serials when I'm back around them. Thanks, Joel

The fronts The fronts are great although the washer has taken some minor damage to the left (open) side, as seen in the photo. I'd be interested in knowing as much about this pair as possible (namely the age). They came with our house, so I know little. I do know that they're older than our...

Dryer model Can anyone put a date to it? I like the big CSA logo, right on the metal plate (instead of the usual sticker).

Dryer drum In good shape. The lint filter quit wanting to stay in about 4 years ago, so our HVAC neighbour suggested some foil tape that he gave me. That (wrapped around the middle 'knob' that the filter presses against) has worked ever since.

Dryer top Here's the dryer, in action. The outer chrome has a bit of paint on it (although I easily took some off with my thunbnail). The inner chrome (the panel below the lighted area) has a 'haze' on it which also scraped off with my thumnnail (you can see a patch on the left side that I...

Washer model Sticker on top. I didn't bother trying to shoot the model/serial tag on the back (I can if anyone really wants).

Inside the washer Inside is good (the detergent cup which we never used could be cleaned a little - whoops).

Inside lid Here's the inside of the lid. Overall its good, but there is some rust formed to the bottom/outside as shown in the photo.

Top of the washer Here's the top of the washer. The only things worth noting is the wear of the text on the buttons, and there is some minor pitting in the chrome on the bottom (right above the lid). Yes, I'm not much of a salesman, but I believe in honesty :).

Photos Thanks for the info Kevin. I have no doubts that these old Maytags will outlast the next pair. I've already cleaned out the dryer 5 years ago when we moved in. It was absolutely filthy inside and the drying difference before & after was night and day. I've suspected that a cleaning...

If anyone is interested, we're getting rid of our old Maytag combo. The washer is a 806S and the dryer an 806 (I'm guessing colour is harvest-gold, with copper-toned edges). The washer worked until 1.5 weeks ago, when the switch broke to the lid. The dryer works but is working somewhat slower...