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So several years ago, I accidentally snapped the head off the agitator locking screw on my 1994 LAT4914 when I was trying to remove the agitator to give the machine a good clean. I since dropped that project since it didn't really need a clean and I did not want to deal with getting that broken...

If budgeting is your top priority, then you should also keep in mind that these older washers use a lot of water and don't spin as fast, so you will have a more expensive water bill and longer drying times, which will increase your electric bill (or gas if you use a gas dryer). Parts for these...

I have a BOL-ish 1986 filter flo (WWA8320) and it unfortunately does not have a minibacket option. I love it, but man I will trade it for one with the basket option in a heartbeat.

bottom-fins only agitator wouldn't turnover the clothes This is actually incorrect. The Maytag PowerFin agitator (the blue bottom-fins only agitator you currently have) is actually really good at turning the clothes over, as long as you select the correct water level and don't overload it. Same...

Welcome to the forum! Just like what the above poster said, that blue PowerFin agitator that you have in there is a very good agitator that also has a very effective lint filter. Unless your agitator is actually broken, I highly recommend you don't replace it. If you do not overload it, your...

Slight indexing on a Maytag washer won't hurt anything I agree. The indexing was not bad at all (only oscillating an inch to an inch and a half). It only concerned me because it was happening on a very light load (small to medium level worth of laundry on max water setting). This weekend when...

I just bought a Maytag A512 a couple days ago manufactured in the first half of February 1987. It definitely needs some work, but is overall in pretty good shape. However, the brake on this thing is bad. Before I picked it up on Saturday, it hasn't ran since January and I was easily able to turn...

I totally would since I would love to have an old belt drive but currently I am in no position to make the trek all the way to Kansas City.

Fantastic machine. It's a direct drive made by Whirlpool that has a larger agitator with slower agitation. If you like having clean clothes in a timely manner, you will love this machine.

Are front loaders good? I personally along with a few other people I've seen on this site have had terrible experiences with front loaders. But there are also people here who love their front loaders and never want to go back to a top loader. Take from that what you will. I still firmly stand...

Just look it over real good and make sure there is no rust. Also, have the seller hook it up and run it through a cycle. Make sure it doesn't make any abnormal sounds (normal agitation goes like thumpa-thumpa-thumpa-thumpa), and make sure it neutral drains and successfully spins without any...

Looks like an early Whirlpool direct drive. One of the best washers you can buy! Extremely reliable and very easy and cheap to repair. You will love this set.

That LA512 is definitely worth $150. I'm actually gonna be buying the white version of that washer as soon as all the ice and snow can bugger off. Both the Speed Queen and extra large capacity Maytags are 3.2 cubic feet. The Whirlpool Cabrio has by far the largest capacity, but it is a steaming...

How to differentiate between standard & extra large capacity Look at the agitator and could how many holes go up the side. If there are 3 holes, then it's a standard capacity. If there are 4 holes, then it's an extra large capacity. Maytag only made 2 sizes for their machines during that time...

What's the model number for your current 1976 harvest gold Maytag?

Front load machines are superior to top load machines As someone who has both a front loader and a top loader, I 100% disagree with this. We got a Whirlpool Duet I think in 2007 to replace our older direct drive. Trashing that direct drive was the biggest mistake I ever made especially since...

Speed Queen TC5. Nothing on the market even comes close to this thing's rinsing ability. Don't buy a top loader that doesn't have an agitator. Those impellers are terrible and only exist because they are cheaper to produce than full length agitators. Don't buy into the "larger capacity" and...

The only experience I have with GE washers is my 1986 GE filter flo. Beyond that, I'm afraid I cannot offer any valuable insight. Honestly, your best bet would be to just go to a used appliance store and buy a refurbished direct drive. Parts for those things are dirt cheap and they are...

Looks very clean. Too far away and too expensive for me unfortunately. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Antique-matching-Whirlpool-washer-and-drier-machines-SUPER-SURGILATOR/293991603949?hash=item447343deed:g:c48AAOSwBv9gAL2Z

Thanks for the link! That is a very informative brochure.