On the right side, you could actually see the heating element! This is the after view - somewhat better!
Droves of dryers - a multitude of Maytags!
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But I lost this along the way... I will venture a guess that this should be between the door opening area and the dryer drum... I am not familiar with the Maytag dryer design, so if anyone could explain how this is supposed to fit (and if the part is still available) I would be grateful!
So after re-centring the drum, I got brave and hooked it up to the 220... It works just fine!! YAY!
So, the A206 / DE306 set is now officially part of the collection!
AND I have a idea - not sure if it would be considered sacrilege - but I would like to put a pilot light into that jewel above the timer...
So, the A206 / DE306 set is now officially part of the collection!
AND I have a idea - not sure if it would be considered sacrilege - but I would like to put a pilot light into that jewel above the timer...
there was a really nasty scraping or rubbing sound as the th
This is common if the machine is not level. The problem becomes exponentially worse if the rear panel is removed, as it plays a big part in the structural integrity of the design. With the rear panel removed, you can easily shift and distort the cabinet by lifting up/pushing on different panels.
This is common if the machine is not level. The problem becomes exponentially worse if the rear panel is removed, as it plays a big part in the structural integrity of the design. With the rear panel removed, you can easily shift and distort the cabinet by lifting up/pushing on different panels.
Parts
Oh wow! Yes please, I would really like the washer dial and buttons and I could sure use that door handle for the dryer!
I'll have to get the serial number for the dryer - I wrote it down, then forgot it in Ogden (oy, I have a mind like a sieve sometimes...)
Oh wow! Yes please, I would really like the washer dial and buttons and I could sure use that door handle for the dryer!
I'll have to get the serial number for the dryer - I wrote it down, then forgot it in Ogden (oy, I have a mind like a sieve sometimes...)
Front Seal
After being exposed to decades of repeated cooling/heating cycles, the high temp glue gives away and the felt seal falls off in pieces. It's pretty uncommon that they fall off the drum in one continuous piece, like yours did.
The missing seal does not affect the performance or operation of the dryer, it's simply there to prevent objects (particularly metal ones) from working their way out of the drum and into the heating element, causing it to short out. The seal is NLA, but there are still tons of them floating around. Here's one currently on ebay.
After being exposed to decades of repeated cooling/heating cycles, the high temp glue gives away and the felt seal falls off in pieces. It's pretty uncommon that they fall off the drum in one continuous piece, like yours did.
The missing seal does not affect the performance or operation of the dryer, it's simply there to prevent objects (particularly metal ones) from working their way out of the drum and into the heating element, causing it to short out. The seal is NLA, but there are still tons of them floating around. Here's one currently on ebay.
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beekeyknee
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Paul,
If you really want to do it up right or if you're planning to keep the machine for along time, refer to thread # 28312 in 2010 Imperial Forum Archives. Volvoguy87's posting is very informative.
That fan and drum bearing will probably need a lot of attention by now. It will drink a lot of Zoom Spout oil. Be careful with that fan. You can't get 'em anymore. That fan is worth the price of the dryer alone (if it's in good shape). Try and get some new belts. And felt seal, like Dan said. Those pulleys will need some Zoom Spout too.
Hey, even if you aren't planning on keeping the dryer very long, it's a good learning process.
My avocado 806 is running just like it left the factory. If you hear of an avocado 806 or 808 dryer not too far from me, let me know. My washer needs a mate. My 806 washer has the gold strip along the bottom, under the glass, so I'm not likely to find an avocado 806 dryer in good condition with that gold strip. You know they didn't even make them for a whole year. I want one with a good dial, good buttons, little or no porcelain chips, and little or no rust. An 808 might be better anyway. The parts are easier to find. Tearing that washer down just about killed me. Dryers are usually easier, though.
I have a repair manual for Maytag Dryers, so if you have a question, ask and I'll try to answer.
Brian.
If you really want to do it up right or if you're planning to keep the machine for along time, refer to thread # 28312 in 2010 Imperial Forum Archives. Volvoguy87's posting is very informative.
That fan and drum bearing will probably need a lot of attention by now. It will drink a lot of Zoom Spout oil. Be careful with that fan. You can't get 'em anymore. That fan is worth the price of the dryer alone (if it's in good shape). Try and get some new belts. And felt seal, like Dan said. Those pulleys will need some Zoom Spout too.
Hey, even if you aren't planning on keeping the dryer very long, it's a good learning process.
My avocado 806 is running just like it left the factory. If you hear of an avocado 806 or 808 dryer not too far from me, let me know. My washer needs a mate. My 806 washer has the gold strip along the bottom, under the glass, so I'm not likely to find an avocado 806 dryer in good condition with that gold strip. You know they didn't even make them for a whole year. I want one with a good dial, good buttons, little or no porcelain chips, and little or no rust. An 808 might be better anyway. The parts are easier to find. Tearing that washer down just about killed me. Dryers are usually easier, though.
I have a repair manual for Maytag Dryers, so if you have a question, ask and I'll try to answer.
Brian.
Thanks for the reference to thread 28312, Brian! I will be referring back to that one again, I am sure!
Brian is spot on! The pulley/fan/and drum bushings are probably almost dry. I don't run any HOH for more than a few minutes until I tear it all the way down and get ALL bushings lubricated, especially the drum bushings. None of the these bushings (including the blower) are available anymore and if the drum bushings seize, the machine is DONE!
The DE306 model is the PERFECT dryer to learn the ins and outs of HOH goodness!! So incredibly simple with a lot less parts to get in your way, unlike the TOL electronic control units.
The DE306 model is the PERFECT dryer to learn the ins and outs of HOH goodness!! So incredibly simple with a lot less parts to get in your way, unlike the TOL electronic control units.
