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bpetersxx... Yes, this is a thermostatic auto dry model. Not a single microprocessor anywhere on the machine. Hope this helps, Thatwasherguy.

Yes, the dryer is a DE408 I have that exact dryer in my collection. This model was produced from 1976 to 1980. On these older Maytags, you can quickly tell the electric (DE) models from the gas (DG) ones very easily by looking at the front panel. Gas dryers will have a small access panel...

Ding Ding Ding! We have a winner! That’s exactly right! It’s a Sub Zero 550, from 1991. You’re also correct that it has had a rough life. Despite this, the only thing truly wrong with it is that the freezer circuit has a refrigerant leak in the drain pan heater, which has left it completely...

Hi everyone! Hope you are all well. I'm very excited to share with you all my latest treasure; another vintage fridge for the collection. I'm going to let you all guess at what it is by the pictures. I'll give you a hint; it's much newer than it looks like. Thatwasherguy.

When I cook... I usually listen to something that’s period correct for the machine that I’m using (unless it’s newer than the early 90’s; can’t stand newer “music”). I can only think of a couple of machines in my collection that fall into that age range anyway. Most of what I enjoy most is...

One thing’s for sure... It sure is pretty in harvest! Thatwasherguy.

Nice! I’ve always loved the styling of the Rangers from this time period, and that one looks like new. Congrats on getting a dream vehicle! You reckon it’d be able to pin the speedometer on 85? Thatwasherguy.

Thanks for the info! I wound up just reusing the old oil, as it still looked fine. The only damage was to the locking tabs on the center gear, which would explain the problems during spin. I’ve put the transmission back in, and it now appears to work as designed. I’ll upload a before and...

Hi everyone! Hope you’ve had fun over the holidays. I’ve currently got a very sad 2003 Maytag Atlantis sitting in my garage. It still runs, but very poorly. It has a groan and clunk that comes and goes during agitation, and agitated during the spin cycle. Right about the time it gets up to...

One more thing... I’d HAVE to install a disco ball and lights in the kitchen, complete with a speaker system rigged to start playing ‘Disco Inferno’ anytime someone walked into the room. Thatwasherguy.

Time to get out the disco 8-tracks... Because that’s the most 70’s thing I’ve seen in a long time! The only things I’d do would be to remove the hideous stainless steel microwave in the second kitchen, chuck the modern toilets in favor of period-correct ones, put the central AC system back to...

I prefer vented electric dryers too... They don’t have as many rust issues as they age due to the heating element not producing acidic moisture during operation, they don’t have the risk of explosion in the event of a leak, they don’t produce CO, so they can be vented indoors if you wish. They...

I like it too! But, I wouldn’t trust it at all until that train wreck on the back is dealt with. That has officially won the award for ‘worst repair job I’ve ever seen’. It stresses me out just looking at it! Thatwasherguy.

First off, welcome to the forum! And congratulations on your vintage Maytag. IMO, they are the best washers ever built. As for the timer issue, I can think of a few potential culprits. One thing would be if the timer motor isn't getting power. It should be getting 120V AC anytime the...

And, as promised, here’s the carnage! I’m planning to scrape the worst of this off, and then run a long self clean cycle with the vent fan on full blast the whole time. Thatwasherguy.

Hi everyone! Hope you are all well. We just tried a new recipe to go with dinner tonight. It's very simple to prepare. You just use the magnet on the back of your digital meat thermometer to stick it to the bottom of the pan you're cooking with, and stick it in the oven at 425 until the...

I’ve been running... Tide powder as my main detergent for the last couple of months. Before that, I had used Gain powder since the start of 2023, and really liked it. Otherwise, I generally use tide original liquid. Once I get through my current box of tide, I’ll probably return to the...

I’d go for it too. I’ve always liked these WCI machines. Sure, they weren’t the most reliable machines ever built, but man, did they wash good. When I first joined AW back in 2019, I ran a performance test on a number of different machines with ketchup stains, and a little WCI Kenmore stacked...

Welcome to the forum! First off, you got a screaming deal for $40. Vintage refrigerators generally go for at least $150 in working condition. This would be made in the late 40’s to very early 50’s. My main recommendation in terms of servicing would be to make sure that the condenser coil is...

Just one here in central KY... But it seems to have a good selection of most commonly used parts. It is a Tribles. I’ve also used Cashwell appliance parts in Wilmington, NC for repairing my great aunt’s stuff while on vacation, and they too seem to have a good selection. Thatwasherguy.