Early Maytag find !!!!

[harvestgold]

I went by a local appliance shop this weekend it was always closed when i wanted to go in but this time it was open what always caught my eye was there was a bunch of old stoves in the window, so i went in an asked the guy if he had any old washing machines so he took me out back and pointed to this old maytag that he got from a 92 year old women i was floored ,i asked if it was for sale and he said make an offer long story short i got it for $75.00 real nice clean original when powered up the tub spins and shuts down any clues ?? and what year is this machine ?? it`s a model 126 Sure is a cutie !!!!

 

[harvestgold]

Maytag 126 control panel

Here`s a shot of the control panel and NO there is No panel light Darn !!!!

 

[harvestgold]

Maytag 126 tub

Tub Needs a good cleaning lint filter is made out of stainless steel mesh with a chrome Maytag scripted top Way Cool !!!

 

[swestoyz]

Hey there! Nice looking Highlander - 126 - a non-timed fill unit. I would venture to say that a new motor would fix up the spin issues - symptoms point to the thermal switch kicking it off. This little one could be a real nice workhorse. Congrats!

Ben

 

[christfr]

pretty

love that look its fab.. just finished a 61 and i love it they are wonderful machines and youll love yours too!! id have to guess at a motor for starts too there are plenty of good used ones still around. tags are simple but on occasion they can be touchy. the one i have here was a bitch but in the end i think i have finally won or at least she is running like she should

 

[frontaloadotmy]

Bravo

What a great buy. It's a real beauty.

 

[cadman]

Nice Maytag! Keep your eyes out and a matching dryer is sure to turn up for this one- Cory

 

[mayken4now]

No Price

Can compare to this machine and it's age. Great find. Glad they were open today.

Steve

 

[gyrafoam]

Looks like early 60's 62 or 63 maybe. These are great machines. Once you get it cleaned up and running it will spoil you rotten!

 

[gansky1]

Another nice Maytag! This is the same as my grandmother's.

 

[sudsmaster]

That one looks a lot like the one I remember giving away in '85. I got it for $50 in '80.

 

[appnut]

What may have seen so very plain in the product lineup when this was new, is now gorgeous.

 

[mayken4now]

You are right Bob. Not only this machine, but maybe we should count all of them that fit this category.

Steve

 

[westyslantfront]

Congratulations on your Maytag Highlander. Would love to see it in action.

 

[tomturbomatic]

Before you go looking for a motor, remove the drive and pump belts from the motor pulley and see if the motor runs without going out on the thermal overload when it has no load on it.

 

[tomturbomatic]

This is the same generation as mine with only 3 buttons for water temperature. That woman had that washer for 44 or 45 years and she was around 46 or 47 when she bought it. Amazing. Funny how the Maytag logo is not in red. Mine isn't either and I thought it had just faded away. The thing that gets me about this machine is that it has all of the features of the more deluxe machines, but in the cheap washer format.

 

[harvestgold]

Maytag 126 dial

Forgot to mention that the gentle cycle on the round dial is colored in Pink of course, that is for gentle !!!

 

[rickr]

Nice old classic! Those Highliners are cute machines. Congratulations on saving a true classic.