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One of my co-workers was delivering a new set yesterday. The little old lady was very upset about the fate of her old set as she'd had them since new. They had performed faithfully with little or no issues and she'd felt like she was losing family. Understandable considering she'd had them for 37 years! Her one request to my co-worker was "Please try not to junk them. Instead, can you try to find someone who will fix them up and love them for years to come." My co-worker's response? "Madam, I know just the person and they'll be in good hands."

Finally! I managed to find a vintage washer and dryer set in something other than Harvest Gold! (Not that there's anything wrong with H/G, it was just getting old...)

Presenting the 1972 A806/DE806 Maytags...

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Clean!

I haven't touched them yet. She took VERY good care of them! Here's the washer console. It'll need new buttons. She said the washer needed a new timer... We'll see...

A806
745374QY

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Washer says Ahhhh!

Yes, it has a tub light and a timed bleach injection system. (That's for you, QSD...) The lint filter is cherry clean. The WHOLE machine is...

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Time for the obligatory light on shots...

Yay! The lights come right on! Woo Hoo! The drum light on the dryer is ok but the tub light on the washer is burned out. No, Toggles, I'm not going to install a torchiere light. Yes, Gary, the lens is intact... LOL!

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After doing a little triage, the washer is not advancing the timer. I have a donor timer motor, so we'll deal with that. The dryer is simpler. The wire that holds the bell striker is broken off (common) and letting the solenoid drop enough that it hangs up and not shut off the switch. The dryer is QUIET! I don't think there's much to be done here but you KNOW I'm going to tear them apart and do it right. Same for the washer. The damper is good but I'll lube it anyway and go thru it.

I'll post some more pictures in a day or three.

BTW, the dryer's info:

DE806
390739QW

RCD
 
I have almost identical set in white, too. My washer does not have the Permanent press cycle. I have another 806 on the shop (coppertone) that has the exact configuration. The dryer has the 4 Automatic cycles and the wonderful bell. That's the old halo - of - heat dryer, too. Built like a tank. Weighs 1/2 a ton.

Hope you enjoy!
 
Sporting some Maytag wood......

Oh so beautiful!! I feel for the poor old lady who had to give this set up after 37 glorious years. However, they couldn't have found a better home!!

So, are gonna repaint the cabinets harvest gold to carry on the tradition? Looks like I finally found my donor machine for a timed bleach dispensing outer tub......

*Runs like hell for hills!*

LOL!!!!!!
 
He may send me up there to slap you one! LOL

Tempting... REALLY tempting... If I didn't know he was dealing with bleach injection envy... LOL!

Hmmm... An appliance hitman...

RCD
 
Very nice! I'm sure you will have them running perfectly in no time at all. I did 95% of this weeks laundry in my Maytag 806.

Heavy items like towels and jeans received an extra spin in the Frigidaire. I just love the sound of a Maytag.
 

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