806 lamp

[swestoyz]

Hey guys - this shouldn't be too hard - but I'm looking to replace the fluorescent lamp in a recent A806 find. I see this is avail all over the place through the repair parts sites, but is there a size that would work from a local hardware store?

Once I get the lamp taken care of and clean it up a bit, I'll post an "expressive" pict that will depict my personal view of our beloved Maytag. Thanks!

Ben

 

[gyrafoam]

I got one for my 806 at Lowes, local hardware store or electrical supply would be the next places I would check.

 

[coldspot66]

Take the old one with you....sometimes they are an odd size! You might want to replace the starter as well.

 

[swestoyz]

The hard part is I don't have one in the recent pickup. I guess I could grab one out of the other 806, but then I'd need to go and fuss with that one, and I want to leave it alone, as it still works. Approx how long is it - and are there two pins on each side, or is it just one? Thanks for you guy's help!

Ben

 

[bpetersxx]

My avocado Maytag 806s has a:

GE Kitchen and Bath
Model # F15T8-KB

15 Watts

Hope that helps

Pete peterson
down in the laundry museum

 

[Erkjoey]

Swestoyz, When my console light on my A806 finally burnt out last year,after 34 years, I found one at Lowes. Its a GE Cool White 18 inch 15 watt standard Fluorescent lamp. Make sure you get the Cool White otherwise you will see a color difference. The original lamp (yes I save EVERYTHING) is a Westinghouse F15t8/CW. The dryer is a 20 watt 24 inch cool white. These are still readily available at most hardware/home improvement centers. Good Luck and post some PICS when you can. Erik

 

[Erkjoey]

Oh.. yes two prongs on each side! Erik

 

[swestoyz]

Thanks a bunch -

This helps out a ton guys - and a bonus - info for the dryer as well! Thanks!!

Ben