These are older than 1986, correct? Did Maytags from this era also have Wrinkle Guard, similar to Kenmores and Whirlpools?
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Avocado Maytag set $150 on CL Columbus
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Maytag Wrinkle Guard
Maytags of that era, didn't have a wrinkle guard system. But they did ring the bell several times durning the cool down portion of the Permanent Press Cycle.
Maytags of that era, didn't have a wrinkle guard system. But they did ring the bell several times durning the cool down portion of the Permanent Press Cycle.
These are older than 1986, correct?
Yes, the VERY newest they could be is 1980 (the last year of this style control panel). However being they are avocado green they are closer to '75 - '77 I'd say.
Kevin
Yes, the VERY newest they could be is 1980 (the last year of this style control panel). However being they are avocado green they are closer to '75 - '77 I'd say.
Kevin
Kevin -
I am not well informed on Maytags (that will change with continued association here I'm sure) but those machines are not shaded, right? I think the shading ended mid-70s. With Kenmore, I think the first monotone color was in 1976 models I believe.
Oddly, I had one early 1983 Kenmore 70 in Avocado years ago. IIRC it was built in early Feb. of 1983. The last year that seemed to feature a lot of Avocado and Coffee in Kenmores was 1979. The 1980 machines favored Almond, in catalogs anyway, and only a few models seemed to be advertised in the full color spectrum. By the 1981 models, if you wanted brown or green you had one choice in a washer, and two in a dryer (a large cap, and a flat-back standard cap for those who couldn't accomodate the deep dryer).
If the same holds true for Maytag, maybe there were some 1980 and later with the new console in Avocado?
Gordon
I am not well informed on Maytags (that will change with continued association here I'm sure) but those machines are not shaded, right? I think the shading ended mid-70s. With Kenmore, I think the first monotone color was in 1976 models I believe.
Oddly, I had one early 1983 Kenmore 70 in Avocado years ago. IIRC it was built in early Feb. of 1983. The last year that seemed to feature a lot of Avocado and Coffee in Kenmores was 1979. The 1980 machines favored Almond, in catalogs anyway, and only a few models seemed to be advertised in the full color spectrum. By the 1981 models, if you wanted brown or green you had one choice in a washer, and two in a dryer (a large cap, and a flat-back standard cap for those who couldn't accomodate the deep dryer).
If the same holds true for Maytag, maybe there were some 1980 and later with the new console in Avocado?
Gordon
In 1980 Maytag introduced the brown consoles with the timers on the right, so these could not be any newer than 1979.
They look very nice.
Lawrence
They look very nice.
Lawrence
Someone here has (or had) a center dial set from Feb of '
I did have this set.... but they are now back in Phoenix.
I was told they were 1980 models. The washer is a "EA" and the dryer is a "CX". When were they built Dan??
Kevin
I did have this set.... but they are now back in Phoenix.
I was told they were 1980 models. The washer is a "EA" and the dryer is a "CX". When were they built Dan??
Kevin
APPLIANCE COLORS
All US appliance makers stopped the shading of thier colored machines in 1976 the same year that almond was introduced. If you are looking for the best features and performace you wouldn't generally find it with MT washers & dryers. When I worked with MT in the late 1970s the MT sales people would always talk about thier very good performing dishwashers but always said all washers & dryers performed about the same because they had nothing to talk about in the way of better performance. Even when consumer reports would highly rate a A606 they would say it wasn't best at anything but wasn't real bad at anything either a very average booing machine. When I buy appliances and cars I always want top performance and styling and features I will often give up top reliability to get better performance this is just one reason way I wouldn't buy a Toyota reliable but booing and lackluster performance.
All US appliance makers stopped the shading of thier colored machines in 1976 the same year that almond was introduced. If you are looking for the best features and performace you wouldn't generally find it with MT washers & dryers. When I worked with MT in the late 1970s the MT sales people would always talk about thier very good performing dishwashers but always said all washers & dryers performed about the same because they had nothing to talk about in the way of better performance. Even when consumer reports would highly rate a A606 they would say it wasn't best at anything but wasn't real bad at anything either a very average booing machine. When I buy appliances and cars I always want top performance and styling and features I will often give up top reliability to get better performance this is just one reason way I wouldn't buy a Toyota reliable but booing and lackluster performance.
Reliability
John, for mechanical devices my philosophy has always been that for my "daily driver," reliability is the #1 consideration. Other features are nice, but of reduced benefit if the device is frequently out of service.
However, for "Sunday driver" devices, that philosophy flips and reliability is less important. I'm working on my dream list of features desired, should I succumb to the siren song of a vintage washer and dryer. Right at the top of the list is some form of Wrinkle Guard for my dream dryer. It sounds like vintage Maytag dryers do not have this feature.
John, for mechanical devices my philosophy has always been that for my "daily driver," reliability is the #1 consideration. Other features are nice, but of reduced benefit if the device is frequently out of service.
However, for "Sunday driver" devices, that philosophy flips and reliability is less important. I'm working on my dream list of features desired, should I succumb to the siren song of a vintage washer and dryer. Right at the top of the list is some form of Wrinkle Guard for my dream dryer. It sounds like vintage Maytag dryers do not have this feature.
Early dryers with wrinkle guard.
Would I be correct in guessing that the earliest common dryers with a wrinkle guard feature would be some of the higher end Kenmores?
For a reliable vintage washer, I'd vote Maytag A806. Decent, but not huge capacity, lots of lights, flexible features, and a good lint filter. A Lady Kenmore would be good too but somewhat less reliable and they have an automatic lint filter. (Don't get me wrong, I love my Kenmores and they have been running a long LONG time.)
Dave
Dave
Would I be correct in guessing that the earliest common dryers with a wrinkle guard feature would be some of the higher end Kenmores?
For a reliable vintage washer, I'd vote Maytag A806. Decent, but not huge capacity, lots of lights, flexible features, and a good lint filter. A Lady Kenmore would be good too but somewhat less reliable and they have an automatic lint filter. (Don't get me wrong, I love my Kenmores and they have been running a long LONG time.)
Dave
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retropia
thanks for keeping a watch for the ohio craig's list and e bay listings. i don't always have time to check them frequently myself, i'm sure all the other ohio guys appreciate it too!
beautiful set! hopefully someone will grab em!
thanks for keeping a watch for the ohio craig's list and e bay listings. i don't always have time to check them frequently myself, i'm sure all the other ohio guys appreciate it too!
beautiful set! hopefully someone will grab em!
Info
Here's some info RCD sent me sometime ago that should help with changes and their respective dates/models
"Automatic washer parts catalog
No. 55210 (revised 1986)
Models A806 - A806S
This revision includes the following changes:
1. Revised lid switch and unbalance mechanism incorporated 11-13-67 beginning with DY serial number.
2. Permanent press cycle with cool-down incorporated 2-12-69 beginning with HD serial number.
3. Series "01"
A. Revised bleach injection system and new top cover added 1-29-75 beginning with WD serial number.
B. Front panel trim trim strip removed - WD serial number.
C. Control panel - Sunglow color.
D. New timer dial.
4. Discontinued shading of top covers beginning with WD serial.
5. Series "02" - New pressure switch
- No tub light."
And for colors:
"The A806 washers produced before July, 1977 will have shaded front panels. These colors are Avocado, Harvest Gold and Coppertone. The A806 washers produced beginning July 1977 are different colors and do not have shaded front panels. These colors are Fresh Avocado, Harvest Wheat and Almond."
There are also notations for agitation speed
From the A106-A106S parts catalog:
"Fast gears (63 OPM) used to increase agitation speed incorporated 11-20-67 beginning with DY serial number."
Here's some info RCD sent me sometime ago that should help with changes and their respective dates/models
"Automatic washer parts catalog
No. 55210 (revised 1986)
Models A806 - A806S
This revision includes the following changes:
1. Revised lid switch and unbalance mechanism incorporated 11-13-67 beginning with DY serial number.
2. Permanent press cycle with cool-down incorporated 2-12-69 beginning with HD serial number.
3. Series "01"
A. Revised bleach injection system and new top cover added 1-29-75 beginning with WD serial number.
B. Front panel trim trim strip removed - WD serial number.
C. Control panel - Sunglow color.
D. New timer dial.
4. Discontinued shading of top covers beginning with WD serial.
5. Series "02" - New pressure switch
- No tub light."
And for colors:
"The A806 washers produced before July, 1977 will have shaded front panels. These colors are Avocado, Harvest Gold and Coppertone. The A806 washers produced beginning July 1977 are different colors and do not have shaded front panels. These colors are Fresh Avocado, Harvest Wheat and Almond."
There are also notations for agitation speed
From the A106-A106S parts catalog:
"Fast gears (63 OPM) used to increase agitation speed incorporated 11-20-67 beginning with DY serial number."
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