We seem to think they were owned by a “little old lady” who very seldom used them... basically they bought a cape cod back in the 60s With the hopes of Creating an apartment for the in-laws upstairs. The in-laws passed before construction was completed and the construction was halted leaving a...
Getting into the washer...
it had a very thin coat of dust and oily residue which wiped out almost instantly, this has to be one of the absolute cleanest sets I have ever come across.
About 3 weeks ago my friend chris from Oneida found a set of maytags in Connecticut, and here I am thinking to myself, “like I need another”. Before we drove all the way out there, he originally wanted them but we agreed to “calmly” discuss it when we got then loaded up in my van because we...
Machine needs to be restored and is rough and does run , but free for the taking whoever wants to come and get it!!!!! I just acquired another maytag set and I cannot keep this one.
Pleas feel free to contact me @ [email protected] if interested :)
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Clutch needs work but it does run. It is very noisy on spin and by looking at the clutch I am going to have to rebuild it. Good news is that it seems salvageable! Oh and the timer does advance!
Robert- seems like that might just be it!
Barry- I will definitely take some more pics of it! The cabinet is really rough and someone has painted it before. There are a few spots that need bondo and it needs to be completely sanded down and enameled it does seem to have a lot of potential...
I do believe they are lenses, the middle one does light up when pressed. Seems to go into spin and the valves hum when the knob is turned so I’m hoping all is good mechanically and I can get it washing soon.
Hello!
I don’t post much on here due to the fact that I’m on the sister site (vacuumland) more. I managed to score a vintage GE washing machine tonight out on the curb and it has a very long road ahead of it in terms of restoration. I’m looking for some info about this machine and when it was...
I managed to score a gasket for a DE806 and although different it seems to be working well, I would be happier with the original but I guess it will have to do. Aside from being the wrong gasket the clothes are still dry in usually 30 min or so.
I’d say you have the “automatic” version as to where mine is the “manual” or stick shift. Thanks for the wishes of good luck! I know I’m going to need it.