Found!

[mamma123]

Hello,
The other day we came upon a Maytag E2L wringer washer that works. We pluged in, filled with water and she works like a dream. I have tried reaserching this machine online to try and determine an age, but have had no such luck. I came upon this site and was amazed at the knowlege! So can someone help me out? I have looked at many pictures of the same model online, but have not found one yet that has actual chrome (or whatever the metal is made of ) letter on the front that spells out Maytag. Is there a way I can put an age to this beautiful machine?
Thanks ;-)

 

[autowasherfreak]

Congrats on a great find! My mother used a Maytag wringer washer until 1972/73, If washers would fit down my basement stairs I would definitely have a wringer or two down there.

 

[swestoyz]

Yes! You can put an age to it. The chrome letters on the front indicate that your E2 was made from 1959 through 1965, and it should have a black agitator.

On the rear of the machine (above the patent/model tag), there should be a serial number stamping up near the crown. The E is late enough that it should be 5 numbers followed by two letters. Let us know what the letters are and we can narrow it down to the month and year.

Congrats! I haven't used mine in years but it certainly is one of the most talked about machines when friends and family stop over. "Oh my grandma had a washer like that..."

Ben

 

[swestoyz]

Forgot I had a photo of what you would be looking for:

 

[mamma123]

Our find is identical to the one above (well not as pretty) but the same. However it does not have a black agitator it is light green. The serial number showen is 19817RA.
Thank so much for reply

 

[dnastrau]

Date code RA

Looks like January, 1962 based on my chart. Enjoy!

 

[mamma123]

Thanks for the date, really cool to know! Also not working like a dream no more! lol! The agitator has become worn on the inside. Is there anywhere one can be purchased or is it something I need to find?