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I have seen the quality ratings too but I just keep geeting burned every time I buy a GM. I had a Toyota Camry (1995 from new) for 8 years. Had a total of 2 problems. In 2003 we traded it in for a GM minivan. (3 kids now) Two and a half years (20k miles) later have had 7 failures. My parents had...

I can't be certain about other brands but you will never convince me that there is any difference (in design or quality) between Whirlpool or Kenmore. All of the functional parts match-up identically. If they didn't they wouldn't have the same part numbers. Sears does tend to get the new and...

I think this machine was built before the cycle modifier switch was introduced. It just has a separate switch for second rinse and another for soak/prewash options. The cycle modifier simply took both options and combined them on one switch. I'd still say it's from the late 70's. Not sure if...

Consumer Reports Austin I whole-heartedly agree with you, I'm no fan of Consumer Reports either. But, to say who cares what they think is wrong. They hold much power over the design of todays products. You can be sure that a negative comment in a CR issue will cause the manufacturer to address...

My subject header was too long and got cut off. It was supposed to say "a few thoughts from a former mom and pop maytag dealer".

A few thoughts from a former I personally believe that the Neptune "disaster" did more to hurt Maytag thananything else.I took them off my floor in 2001. I couldn't sell it anymore without feeling like I was selling a lie. A lot of my Neptune customers were people trading in 20 - 30 year old...

The Kenmore model numbers indicated the year by the 1st and 3rd number after the 110. Not always totally reliable though. And almost never after 1996. Ed

The digital models came out in 1990. Maytag changed the whole line-up this year with the all new black panel. It was also the end of the easy model number system. It was the start of the 10 digit model number system. The black panel stayed until 1994 when all but the bottom of the line changed...

I think . . . For a few years Sears called the electronic control model the "Limited Edition". Ed

That GE is awsome. I've seen the small pushbuttons used before but never the large horizontal ones. I hope you find a lamp lens for it. The Whirlpool is great too. I'm always confused about the age of these machines. My grandmother had one with the exact console style exept it was a Supreme 80...

Thank You Appnut for explaining the extra knob. I should have read all the posts first. Instead I looked at the pictures for 10 minutes trying to figure it out. All the ones I remember had the combined "cycle modifier" is what I think they called it. Ed

The newer machines tub is different than the one in your A208. The transmission is not the issue. In 1994 Maytag changed the top tub cover to a plastic snap on type unlike the metal one with the stainless band that your machine has. I agree with what the others have said- these should be...

I got a bagless last Christmas (cheap, Eureka Boss,$55) and I would have to agree it's not easy to clean the dirt container. Definately takes more effort than changing a bag. I have to be so carefull not to make a big mess. And I have to do it before each use. I'm sure the better ones (like the...

Maytag charges $75.00 single lot. 12+ is freight free. Ed

It says that the timer does not turn. They probably mean to say that it doesn't advance automatically. Might just need a new timer motor. Anyway, these are very nice machines. Hope you can save this, Austin. Ed

Seemed like the high end MW machines always had more buttons and knobs than any others. Even the dryers were loaded. Don't see too many of MW machines anymore. Ed

Thanks Guys . . I forgot about the '67 in the museum. I'm glad the're some Whirlpool experts here because I've often wondered about some of these designs. It can be so easy to get confused with Whirlpools panels because some of the differences are so minor. And then other times not, for...

I agree . . . I like the LAA model with the light on top. And if it's from 74/75 then Goatfarmers Avocado one must be from about 71/72. I can clearly remember my grandmother getting one with the exact same panel but I was only born in 1971. What year(s) did Whirlpool make the slanted panel...

I still think the avocado washer is closer to a 74/75 model year. A family member once had a Whirlpool with this exact control panel only one model down. No light and no speed buttons. I remember it had a little box in the corner of the panel that said "25 silver anniversary edition" Ed

Roto-Flex agitator Jaune Please don't think I'm stupid but post 62710 is why I'm asking the question. In the picture it looks like it does not have a skirt unless it's white which makes little sense for the time period. Then in post 62720 there is mention of fins not being connected to the...