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Matt If you'd like a yellow Jr you should watch eBay more closely. I've seen several listed recently, as in within the last six months or so. I already have one so I paid them no mind. But now that I know you're interested, if I see another I'll let you know.

Since higher maintenance costs are a significant reason that people give up on an old machine and replace it with a new one, increasing prices on aging parts makes perfect sense if ones primary business focus is on the sale of new appliances. But if you're primarily in the business of selling...

That looks like the washer I grew up with. I’ve been looking for one for years and I now live within a reasonable driving distance from them, but I would never pay that much for the set. For that price I’m perfectly happy to stick with my vintage Maytags. I wish the seller luck with the sale though.

I've been reluctant to switch to LED bulbs or compact fluorescents for years simply because I found them hideous to look at. All of them looked as though they'd been severely beaten with an ugly stick. But now that LED Filament bulbs are available I've been gradually swapping them in all over my...

$300.00 is just a wishing, I mean listing price. Keep an eye on this pair. At that price they aren't going anywhere soon. They'll likely be available for much less withing a month or so.

Now this is a find! A nice looking pair of 806 machines in a rare color. If I was still in Burbank I'd be tempted to go after these myself.

TAGok What do you intend to do with the old timer? If you have no plans for it I'd like to see it.

Before you buy a new timer if you're handy at all you might try opening your timer up to have a look. The symptom you're describing can be caused by fouled contacts in which case you might have a go at cleaning them up with some emery cloth or something similar. Fouled contacts are easy to spot...

Kevin That's what I was wondering as well, but all of my manuals are still in boxes somewhere from the move so I can't easily look it up. I was hoping someone else would have the answer.

Top of the line with a lighted control panel. This isn't a Halo of Heat machine but I'll leave it to the experts here to figure out which model it is. Starting bid is only one dollar...

Local pick up only in Perryman Maryland. Starting bid of fifty dollars. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Retro-Washer-and-Dryer-Set-Maytag-Avocado-Green-A806-and-DE808/192309520958?hash=item2cc68a6a3e%3Ag%3AoLIAAOSwlEdZsrgU

Thank you Launderess for the explanation! And everyone else for your comments. I actually had that advertisement Launderess linked to in my collection but it came with no date. I new it was early since the label is the same as those from 36, but it's nice to know it's from 35.

The Wikipedia article and numerous others are puzzling. Wiki claims the product was introduced in 1933, yet I've never seen any advertising earlier than 36, and that advertising touts it as "the new easy way to keep mirrors sparkling." The term "new" is dropped from advertising by 37. The claim...

This one is a late model A806, so no tub light and a dumbed down bleach dispenser. But look at the condition. I know small photos can hide a lot of minor defects, but still, this one is well worth the price. Someone should snap this set up.

Definitely not an A806. The 806 models had two glass panels in the console separated by a chrome plated frame member that went from the top of the dial surround to the top frame. This is a lesser model, but which one I couldn't say.

A little overpriced in my opinion, but someone here may still be interested. At least the shipping is free. http://www.ebay.com/itm/GENUINE-OEM-MAYTAG-WASHER-TIMER-204499-2-4499-2-04499-/201814364491?hash=item2efd12d14b:g:NYsAAOSw4GVYJ1nH

"Why can't we run them 30 more years IF we know how to fix them and have the parts?" The simple truth is if you know how to fix them and you have the parts there's no reason you can't keep them going. Anyone that says otherwise is being overly pessimistic. But having the parts is key.

My parents have a set of the screw in mini lights that they use to light the little vintage cardboard Christmas village houses set up on the fire place mantle each year. Finding replacements for them in the correct voltage is a pain, so when they burn out I solder new bulbs into the old bases.

Listed as not working and with a starting bid of 50 dollars. The seller describes himself as a collector. I wonder if he's anyone known here? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Maytag-Antique-Automatic-Washer-/162243203977?hash=item25c672d389:g:xpkAAOSwCGVYBSke

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