macboy91si
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"There can be only one..." Well actually there are 2. Friday I drove up and picked up these pretty nice Maytags and brought them home. These are supposed to be 1965 models, although I'm not entirely sure, there is a date of 5-8-65 written on the back panels of both. When I got there to see them in person, I realized they were pretty deluxe models. The washer is an A502S (a suds-saver!) and the dryer is a DE502 with electronic control.
The washer was my 1st task. Once I got it unloaded I started going over it. I think the old Highlanders are cool looking, ever since I saw Steve's in Roanoke earlier, I've admired them. This washer (which I'm only assuming is called the Highlander) is a model or 2 above that one it seems though. This machine actually surprised me with it's features, it has 2-speeds and a soak cycle along with the suds option, also it has the black bakelite agitator with chrome filter and dispenser cup. The overall condition of the machine was pretty good, a few scuffs here and there but nothing major it cleaned up pretty well. The suds option still works I think, the solenoid moves and it seems to divert water after the was to the 2nd drain. The agitator came right out with a little tug which was good as I've heard these can get stuck. One weird thing about these as compared to my newer ones is that the motor and pump are in the back, which I thought was cool since it has a full cabinet on the front. When I plugged it up there were however leaks which were quickly sorted. The leaks have been going on for sometime it looks like, some baseplate rust, but not horrible. The holes on the tub guard/top were plugged with lint, causing water to pool up and then run down the outer tub sides when the tub rocks and moves, this is a very splashy washer. I took a nylon brush and cleaned the little drain holes in the cover and the leak vanished. I could not figure out how to get the actual top of for a proper cleaning but this sufficed. The machine is very smooth running and quiet, the pilot is a nice touch when it's running and the control panel is really classy.
The dryer is even nicer than the washer in appearance. very clean and no scratched or gouges. The door has no inner liner which is weird and the drum, lint filter and such were in great shape. I did open the back up and found some issues, so they will need to be addressed before running. The belts are unwrapping themselves from age, things seem in good order otherwise, a little dust, but overall very clean. Is there any preventative maintenance items I should take care of while inside the HOH dryer?
-Tim
The washer was my 1st task. Once I got it unloaded I started going over it. I think the old Highlanders are cool looking, ever since I saw Steve's in Roanoke earlier, I've admired them. This washer (which I'm only assuming is called the Highlander) is a model or 2 above that one it seems though. This machine actually surprised me with it's features, it has 2-speeds and a soak cycle along with the suds option, also it has the black bakelite agitator with chrome filter and dispenser cup. The overall condition of the machine was pretty good, a few scuffs here and there but nothing major it cleaned up pretty well. The suds option still works I think, the solenoid moves and it seems to divert water after the was to the 2nd drain. The agitator came right out with a little tug which was good as I've heard these can get stuck. One weird thing about these as compared to my newer ones is that the motor and pump are in the back, which I thought was cool since it has a full cabinet on the front. When I plugged it up there were however leaks which were quickly sorted. The leaks have been going on for sometime it looks like, some baseplate rust, but not horrible. The holes on the tub guard/top were plugged with lint, causing water to pool up and then run down the outer tub sides when the tub rocks and moves, this is a very splashy washer. I took a nylon brush and cleaned the little drain holes in the cover and the leak vanished. I could not figure out how to get the actual top of for a proper cleaning but this sufficed. The machine is very smooth running and quiet, the pilot is a nice touch when it's running and the control panel is really classy.
The dryer is even nicer than the washer in appearance. very clean and no scratched or gouges. The door has no inner liner which is weird and the drum, lint filter and such were in great shape. I did open the back up and found some issues, so they will need to be addressed before running. The belts are unwrapping themselves from age, things seem in good order otherwise, a little dust, but overall very clean. Is there any preventative maintenance items I should take care of while inside the HOH dryer?
-Tim
