Recent content by tygerlondon

Thanks, guys. I figured as much. ...it occurred to me that the lid switch doesn't kill power when the machine spins. I've never thought much of it because it's been helpful that this feature has been bypassed/doesn't function in doing a few repairs, etc. over the past few years. Do you think...

Hi, everyone. When does the light for the tub in an A-806 normally come on? Mine has not worked in the few years I've owned it, but I've always assumed it was the light bulb. I got my hands on a light bulb, and apparently it's a no-go at least at the beginning of a cycle. I'm waiting until...

Brian, thanks. Yes, I'm going to run the machine on regular from now on. And thanks for the offer of installation help--hopefully it goes smoothly. It's good to know you've restored one of these before, as I know I'll need to do some upkeep, as it gets used often (and I love it). Rp2813, Yes! I...

Whoohoo! Thanks, Speedqueen!

Oooh. Doing a plastic weld might work. It looks to me like the plastic flexes a bit, so I'm worried altogether about a mend job. It sure might be the place to start with though.

Beekeyknee, you were right on the money; it appears the plastic piece is broken. Any idea where to get one? I'm having a hard time even figuring out what the original part number is. The PDF owner manual I've always used has been photo copied into oblivion and when it comes to the control...

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Thanks, for the information, Beekeyknee. I hope to spend some time with the machine this coming weekend. I'll check back in here with what I come up with.

Saw your Ebay listing :) Man, they are in great shape. So glad you got to these neat machines before they were just discarded.

Hi, guys. To answer some above questions: I don't insist on working on anything by email. :) I do try to gleen as much information as I can about the problem/symptoms from here as possible. The members here have a great knowledge set and a respect for these machines that I respect. (When I...

Thanks for the info, Beekeyknee. My appliance man is actually in his mid-fifties (and normally very sweet and accommodating; I was surprised when he said this.) I'm the "kid" in the equation: 28 when I got the machines and 33 now. ;) And, what I'be learned about the machines, I've learned by...

Hi, guys. Thanks. The duct work is short--the dryer is on an exterior wall--and is not clogged. The clothes come out nice, dry, and toasty warm. The dryer "clicks" once, even on perm press, loudly when the load is done--like the chime is trying to work. However, the dryer does not stop running...

Well, I'm on a roll today. Since I need to go ahead and order a lid switch for my beloved 806 washer (update: the washer will work, but I have to manually hit the switch a few times and keep it depressed for the washer to finish an entire cycle), the dryer, also beloved, decided it couldn't be...

It was the lid switch! Thanks for the responses; I enjoy this machine and you all have given me the support and knowledge to get and keep it going. One last question: what kind of monthly/yearly maintenance is suggested here. I have a toddler, so the machine gets used.

My beloved Maytag A806 washer decided to stop agitating/spinning today--Sunday I ran two loads on Friday with no problems. There's no hums or weird noises, no trying to agitate. The unit has power, and after switiching things on and off a few times, I got the machine to fire up but only for a...