found: Maytag A806

[pdub]

I love 806's

I found one too just a couple weeks ago. I am very happy with it. You will love this machine. The Pre-wash and Soak which then go right into the main wash cycle are great.

Parts are pretty easy to get for these still as well.

Enjoy your new machine! Patrick

Here's another shot from behind directly inside the control panel.

 

[pkazee]

Thanks for the pics, swestoyz and pdub! I haven't opened my machine back up yet, but it appears from the 1st of swetoyz pics, as well as from pdub's pic, that the starter must screw into one side of the rectangular box (the ballast?) that I had described as being "about 3/4's the size of a business card, but much thicker". Also, I'm guessing that the other device I mentioned (roughly where the red wire on the left seems to lead in pdub's pic) is the transformer? Or is it visa versa?

Anyway, I buy a bulb and starter tomorrow and see if I can't get this thing to light up!

 

[brettsomers]

my experience with Maytag: mom had a mid/late 70s two-speed model. ours had a smaller tub than yours. dad worked(s) in a bread factory, lots of dirty uniforms. and two boys. the machine ran until approx 1995 without a SINGLE repair. we replaced it with a Dependable Care Maytag (very similar to the 70s Maytag). the Dependable Care continues to work flawlessly to this day. Maytag was the Kitchenaid of washers.

 

[rinso]

Paul, My ex-wife still has the shaded avocado A806 that we purchased in 1969. It's still working perfectly and in immaculate condition.

 

[mayken4now]

Paul:

What a wonderful find. You will have years of trouble free washing with this machine.

Steve

 

[thor]

Starter

Paul, I love your new find! This is surely one of my favorite washers.

The starter is not screwed in place, it is rather the "push and turn" type. Just push and turn CCW (left) to remove and push and turn CW (right) to install.

Please take more pictures once the light is working!

Emilio

 

[swestoyz]

Hey Paul -

Yep - you got it right. I've included a photo which illustrates what each component is (besides the bulb). I think you push slightly on the starter and twist (just a little bit) to the left to take the starter out, and the reverse for installation. Make sure you can get a shot of your new machine in all of its lighted glory!

Ben

 

[bajaespuma]

IIRC that diagram is from the first A806 year!

 

[swestoyz]

Ken - you are correct! And here is the top section to that page - notice the 66/67 machines have a Wash 'n Wear button - no Perm Press here! LOL

Ben

 

[lightedcontrols]

Paul!

This model machine also has a lighted tub! It takes a bayonnet style bulb that lights when the lid is opened. Need info on how to locate it and replace the bulb? Mark

 

[pkazee]

EVERYONE - Thanks again for all the help! I purchased a bulb and a starter today and my 806 lights up like a charm (see photo).

bajaespuma - As requested, I have taken a photo of the interior and will include it in my next post.

lightedcontrols - The tub is also supposed to light up? How is that possible? Presuming you are not pulling my leg, please post photos so that I can locate where the bulb goes and try to get this light working as well!

 

[pkazee]

bajaespuma - Here's that INTERIOR shot.

 

[pkazee]

3rd of 3 posts

Sorry to take up another post here. Should have included the following question in one of my previous posts.

Anyway, now that I have this nifty washer that lights up, I find myself wondering what the perfect dryer would be to go along with it? Any suggestions?

Thanks!
Paul

 

[appnut]

Gas or Electric DG806 or DE806 dryers.

 

[appnut]

Oh, and I forgot my southern manners. Beautiful appliance. Once you get the tub light installed, it will knock your sox off for sure!!!

 

[fixerman]

If you push the top of the tub all the way to the left you will see a little window on the right side of the tub top. Assume one would have to remove the front to access the light socket for bulb replacement

 

[pkazee]

Thanks Fixerman. I found the window you mentioned, and then I removed the front panel to see if I could find the light. Much to my dismay, instead of a socket holding a burnt out bulb, I found a socket wrapped up in electrical tape. I unwrapped the tape to try to take a better look at the socket, but unfortunately, it was just far enough back into the machine as to be difficult to get a clear look at. Still, though I could be mistaken, it seemed as if it might have sustained a bit of damage at some point in the past. Would anyone happen to have a photo of what the socket is supposed to look like? Also, if I were to try to find a replacement, what should I be looking for? Ditto regarding a replacement bulb.

Thanks again!
Paul

 

[fixerman]

Now remove the two screws from the front of the top and raise the top to access the socket. I don't have a pic but I am sure someone here will.

 

[poriv2345]

Repairing an A806

I recently acquired a Maytag A806 with a couple of problems. The timer is temperamental and sometimes won't start the machine. A tap on the lid usually does the trick. More important, sometime during the cycles the machine sends water up the bleach dispenser all the way out the bleach input nozzle. Unfortunately the water doesn't just go into the tub but rather hits the tub lip and flows down the outside of the tub into the enclosure.

Suggestions

 

[bpetersxx]

Timer problems might be the timer motor beginning to fail

My 606s Maytag would not start and the timer motor was out

Also the lid switch could be at fault

Check the lid switch first as it is simple easy and inexpensive to fix

The bleach problem may be harder to fix.

On the newer 806 models there is a deflector in the bottom of the tub that shoots the bleach away from the inner tub so the bleach does not damage the clothes

The deflector opening should be pointing to the right as the basket spins counterclockwise to drain

If it is pointing to the left the water will swirl up into the bleach hose and come out the bleach cup on the top of the washer

The picture shows the bleach deflector in the tub with the bleach hose hooked to it

I do not explain things too well so if one of our more experienced members can simplify this I will be grateful