1959 Maytag

[maytag85]

The Maytag A606 I acquired back in March I only paid $30 for, and the washer worked on the first test other than adjusting the water level switch, and that’s was it for the washer.

Now the matching DG606 dryer I converted to a DG306 timed dryer needed a lot of work. It hadn’t been serviced or had the lint cleaned out in 46 years, and while the drum turned with little effort, I took everything apart and cleaned it up as much as I could. I had to do painting since it had some rust from the constant burning pilot light, and I had to replace all the felt seals since the outer felt seal was pretty much toast around the air enters the front of the drum.

 

[riverrat]

Update

My husband bought me a microwave to match. The color is almost a perfect match. What a great guy he is.

 

[askolover]

Wish they were mine...I love turquoise Maytags!

 

[potatochips]

This is the find of the year right here! Congrats!!

 

[christfr]

oh super nice .. congrats.. love those tags

 

[hippiedoll]

WOWZERS!!

That set is BEAUTIFUL!
CONGRATULATIONS on that awesome find!
And you are right, it is as exciting as getting a new car!

I hope you get great & long use from them MAYTAGS.

WOOOOO HOOOOO!
D

 

[riverrat]

After 2 years..

Greetings All,
After 2 years of use of my beauties the washing machine is starting to squelch squelch squelch when it is spinning. I have replaced the belts, so what is my next step? I looked up the manuals posted on this site, but there is not one for my year that I can find. I imagine it is a bearing issue, but not sure. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[qsd-dan]

Posting a video will yield the best results but I'm 95% sure it needs a new tub bearing which translates to a new stem and seal kit to go along with it. The transmission oil in this thing was shot decades ago and fluids have come a long, LONG ways since 1959. It probably also needs a new lower o-ring seal by now. Do it right, do it once.

 

[qsd-dan]

Posting a video will yield the best results but I'm 95% sure it needs a new tub bearing which translates to a new stem and seal kit to go along with it. The transmission oil in this thing was shot decades ago and fluids have come a long, LONG ways since 1959. It probably also needs a new lower o-ring seal at minimum. Do it right, do it once.

 

[riverrat]

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gsd-dan
Thanks for the info. Any guesses on where to start for a parts list. I have a local store that got the belts, but don't know how much help they can be for a parts list. If anyone out there has one, could you please post it.

 

[good-shepherd]

Any guesses on where to start for a parts list

https://www.automaticwasher.org/cgi-bin/TD/TD-VIEWTHREAD.cgi?22830

Changing a Maytag tub bearing and seal: A how to...

Recently, Dan wanted me to show him the steps on changing a Maytag Dependable Care platform tub bearing and seal on his HA806 that I gave him. What we here at the shop call a 'stem and boot job'. There has been interest expressed on my possibly sharing that with all of you. In the interests of...

www.automaticwasher.org

 

[rickr]

Vintage appliance parts

Call Gordon at Home Appliance. They have been in business since 1966. Gordon is the son of the original owner. Talk to him, and I am sure he can help you figure out what you need, and ship the parts to you. From there you are on your own, to find a repair shop/person willing to do the work for you. Best of luck. They are a beautiful set of high quality machines.

Home Appliance Parts & Repair | We repair and stock parts for all brands of washers, dryers, dishwashers, refrigerators and ranges in the Fort Wayne area. 260-422-2788

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ftwayneappliancerepair.com

 

[mrsalvo]

Utterly awesome!!! Very nice. One of the very best washers ever.

Barry

 

[combo52]

Noisy Durning Spin 1959 MT Washer

Hi Robin, A video with sound would really help.

 

If it makes the noise as it starts to spin as water is being pumped out the main drive belt is the first thing to check and replace, if the noise is there at full speed with or without a load it could be the top or bottom radial bearing [ unusual in a MT washer for these bearings to get noisy ]

 

If it only makes the noise with a load it could be dry or failed damper pads, try moving the tub side to side and see if you get any sounds like you are hearing.

 

If it is a noisy lower radial bearing it is fairly easy to take the front off the washer and Squart some oil on it to see if that quiets it down, if it is the top spin bearing making the noise you can turn the washer up-side-down and Squart oil on the bottom of the bearing and under the rubber edge of it and let it soak a few days, this will usually buy you time.

 

Even as a seasoned technician tearing this machine apart for rebuilding is not an easy job, it can be done however depending how much ability and time and money you want to put into it.

 

Let us know what you find.

 

John L.

 

[riverrat]

Studying

Hey guys, thanks for all the great information. My hubby is studying everything and will be asking you all questions as soon as he starts the repair.

 

[riverrat]

Video

First video link, hope it works

https://s.amsu.ng/OOha87duvu1N

 

[rinso]

My parents had the copper colored version of this same set. It lasted for decades.

 

[qsd-dan]

A longer video would be more helpful since the tub bearing generally makes its noise at top speed but it's sounding like damper pads at the moment.

 

[combo52]

Noisy Durning Spin 1959 MT Washer

Hi Robin, the sound in your video is a main drive belt sound, have you installed a new OEM style belt  yet ?

 

John L.

 

[maytag85]

Oh yeah, that’s definitely the main drive belt. My Maytag A810 made the same sound when the belts were on their way out and a few Maytags at the laundromat down the street made a similar sound when they went into spin as well. Lorain Furniture has a few videos of a pink Maytag from the early 60’s that made the same sound when it went into spin as well. Replacing the belts is very easy on a Maytag, should only take about 10 minutes and there’s countless videos on YouTube on how to replace the belts ona Maytag and it’s the same for all Maytags built from the late 50’s to 2006.