A Maytag A700S... possibly!

[mistereric]

The gods are smiling on me of late, it would seem. Found this while estate sale-ing. I've made an offer and should be able to pick her up tomorrow.

Lights came on when I plugged her in. I have high hopes... but that exists is enough to get started.

Oh, and to my infinite delight, its a suds-saver. Now, to find one of those thin HOMART tubs. Anyone?

 

[gadgetgary]

Good Luck Eric

Hoping for the BEST!

 

[rayjay]

Now, to find one of those thin HOMART tubs

Hi Eric, Mustee is a company that makes it. Go to website www.mustee.com They have a Utilitub it is 19 1/4" wide, has a cover on it too. Really nice looking tub. It also has a spote to hook up the drain hose, so the water will not go into the tub if you would want to use that feature. I believe South Amboy Plumbing has these, (Right off of Main street), but they will have to order it for you. You can also check the internet, which you may find a little cheaper. Let me know how you make out.

BTW: Great looking machine. WOuld like to see your collection some day.

Ray

 

[swestoyz]

Wow, very cool - congrats!

Looks like it might be an A702S - I spy some color on that dial and the prewash cycle, as well as the missing light switch.

Love these Maytags! Best part is, the 12 series set that probably replaced the '02 is sitting right next to it.

Ben

 

[gansky1]

702s it is! Very nice find. You gotta love these people that never throw anything away. I'm picking up a 700 washer and 606 HOH dryer on Saturday - it's Maytag week again!

 

[revvinkevin]

MAYTAG WEEK!!!!!!!! YAY!!!!!!!!

WOW, an A702 sudsy... AWESOME Find Eric!!! I'm jealous now!! (Oh, wait... I just found a really great one! Tee he he)
I hope it cleans up nicely AND works really well too!

CONGRATS!!!

Kevin

(Greg, I can't wait to see your new 700!!!)

 

[autowasherfreak]

Good luck! I hope it works perfectly for you.

 

[geoffdelp]

Oh boy, Eric ... nice, nice, nice. Bet it cleans up BEAUTIFULLY!

Good luck ... can't wait to see the photos.

You, too, Greg!!

 

[swestoyz]

You, too, Greg!!

Not to get the thread off subject, but Geoff, we all know Greg is only going for the DG606, because he just loves a Maytag gas dryer.

Can't wait to see your A702S Eric!

 

[mistereric]

i'm all wiggly...

...like a puppy!

just called and they are still holding it for me, i've recruited a very understanding friend to help me liberate her.

the newer washer and dryer flank this one. i'll try and snap a shot to show y'all. the newer machine is filled with water, kinda scary. i am thinking there is most likely some issue with the machine since its replacement is right next to it. one never knows, though, maybe they kept it because there was nothing wrong.

thanks for the heads up rayjay! i'm going to have to check that place out. the father of lady who owned my house before me worked for that company, South Amboy Plumbing. i'm going to measure and see if i can fit one of those sinks - the space in the laundry room is super tight. they seem to be a bit pricey tho - $250 or so.

now all i need to locate is a gas 'tag dryer.

 

[mistereric]

Acquired!

The machine made it home with me in one very pretty piece! Many thanks to my good buddy James who was kind enough to bring his truck and help me heft this heavy old bastard out into the sun.

Seems pretty certain to me that this thing was turned off in the 80's and left as it sat. We sat it out on the little ramp to the shed, and put the hose on the water inlet and plugged it in. Solenoid was a bit balky for a moment but managed to croak to life... and then we noticed not too much water in the tub ... and that our toes were getting wet!

 

[gadgetgary]

Ut oh!

And I thought I had a leak.......

 

[toggleswitch2]

As Julia Child once began one of her shows:
First, take a leek............

BOO, HISS, MOAN to leaks!

But what a catch!
I;m sure you'll force her to hold her water, like it or not!
Much luck!

 

[mistereric]

So we popped off the top, and saw that the hose for the fill flume was separated from the tub, and badly rotted. Will need to be replaced.

Filled with water anyway and after a slow start, the machine was soon churning away. Both speeds seem to work fine. Tub bulb is out but the lens is intact, lucky for me since I just gave away the LAST ONE IN THE UNIVERSE! (laughs).

The suds return system works just fine, but the solenoid is VERY noisy. I'm most likely going to have to take it apart, and clean and lubricate, just like i'll have to do with the water inlet solenoids.

There is some pretty ugly rust on the back rear of the unit, which i'll try to take care of. Also, some of the cabinet has stains from rust dripping from a pipe above, and there is a LOT of wear and hard water deposits on the lid and top. Any recomendations? Don't want to damage the finish.

The serial is 232511MV. Anyone have a date? Appliance 411 says 1971, which I think is off.

Overall, the machine has a lot of potential, and I'm very happy. Can't wait to start tearing in! I put up a gallery of the pictures i took today.

http://www.ericdietrich.com/photos/index.php?album=things/Maytag+A702S

 

[pdub]

Hopefully it's just a cracked drain hose.
I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you that it's not a hole in the outer tub.

Best of Luck - Patrick

 

[pdub]

It worked!

Even though our postings crossed I'm glad it was just a hose and nothing more serious.

I used a blue 3M pad along with Bar Keepers Friend powder on the porcelain of my Maytag. Took the deposits right off and didn't scratch.

Patrick

 

[swestoyz]

How does August, 1964 sound, instead of 1971? There are two sets of Serial codes - 1949 through '65, then the new code system from '66 on.

You've got a great start of a machine there! Correct filter and softener dispenser, plus an original bakelite agitator! I love the dials on the 702 washers - so many colors, and looks great with all the lights lit up.

Blue (NOT GREEN) pads and some Bar Keepers Friend (or chrome polish for me) will clean up the cabinet and tub in a jiffy. Pull the front panel off to inspect hoses, etc. That is quite the stream of water, so I am going to guess there is a leak in hose/pump area. Keep us posted!

Ben

 

[frontaloadotmy]

I kept getting sudslocked....

I was going to state the same date Ben reported...
You've collected some pretty snazzy machines Eric.
I'll keep my eye out for a nice Whirlpool or Lady Kenmore
portable for you. pad that freight fund!

 

[mistereric]

Did some cleanup today. The BarKeeps Friend and the blue pads are AMAZING...

new pics start on page 2 of the gallery.

http://www.ericdietrich.com/photos/index.php?album=things/Maytag A702S&page=2

 

[qsd-dan]

Good grief! All of these 00 an 02 series washers are popping up everywhere except my damn area. Nice catch!