Thanks guys for the imput.
I will indeed open up the cabinet to check for something loose.
I will indeed open up the cabinet to check for something loose.
From Red Lion, PA. to Brooklyn, NY. A 1972 Maytag DE806
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DE806 Dryer
Hi Louis, glad it is working properly now, I would leave it alone, it is likely that the sensor circuit brush and slip-ring was not making a good connection and broke-in after a lot of running time, you are not likely to find anything wrong by taking it apart, if it starts not working again then I would take a look.
John L.
Hi Louis, glad it is working properly now, I would leave it alone, it is likely that the sensor circuit brush and slip-ring was not making a good connection and broke-in after a lot of running time, you are not likely to find anything wrong by taking it apart, if it starts not working again then I would take a look.
John L.
Thanks John.
So far, so good.
So far, so good.
juliegott
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DE 806
Hi Louis,
I was so glad to see that you and I share a dream- I acquired a matching set in Red Hill, PA. about a year ago. I was so lucky to find the pair a few blocks from my home off of Craig's list. They were in mint condition- not a speck of rust- I think-due to the fact of being located in an upstairs, first floor room, instead of a damp basement.
I recently had a flood and had to disassemble the A806 washer -and dry it out completely- the dryer was not wired yet, so I let that go for a month until I checked for water damage. I got it to run, but then smelled a burning material, which I believe was the front felt seal, since it came out in pieces with black scorch marks.
I put on a new seal (HAha-I used wooden clothepins to hold mine in place), 2 new belts-then put everything together. It ran, but drum didn't turn,nor the drum belt. The motor belt does move. I have tried repositioning pulley.
I thought something may be between drum and shaft or bottom right pulley is not lined up correctly.
I also tried to get the square bolt out of top pulley, but can not budge it. I've greased it inside and out but still can't break it free.
How did you get your's out ? I see you showed the round part of wrench placed around it, but nothing works for me. I do not have a torch, but I may try a hand steamer on the bolt itself. I assume I'm going counter clockwise ?
Also- I noticed the washer on the pulley has a worn flat edge (this may not be visible in pic, since it's in the bottom part of picture frame). Might this be the reason for drum not turning ?
Any advice would greatly be appreciated.
Thanks
Hi Louis,
I was so glad to see that you and I share a dream- I acquired a matching set in Red Hill, PA. about a year ago. I was so lucky to find the pair a few blocks from my home off of Craig's list. They were in mint condition- not a speck of rust- I think-due to the fact of being located in an upstairs, first floor room, instead of a damp basement.
I recently had a flood and had to disassemble the A806 washer -and dry it out completely- the dryer was not wired yet, so I let that go for a month until I checked for water damage. I got it to run, but then smelled a burning material, which I believe was the front felt seal, since it came out in pieces with black scorch marks.
I put on a new seal (HAha-I used wooden clothepins to hold mine in place), 2 new belts-then put everything together. It ran, but drum didn't turn,nor the drum belt. The motor belt does move. I have tried repositioning pulley.
I thought something may be between drum and shaft or bottom right pulley is not lined up correctly.
I also tried to get the square bolt out of top pulley, but can not budge it. I've greased it inside and out but still can't break it free.
How did you get your's out ? I see you showed the round part of wrench placed around it, but nothing works for me. I do not have a torch, but I may try a hand steamer on the bolt itself. I assume I'm going counter clockwise ?
Also- I noticed the washer on the pulley has a worn flat edge (this may not be visible in pic, since it's in the bottom part of picture frame). Might this be the reason for drum not turning ?
Any advice would greatly be appreciated.
Thanks
Removing the bolt on the drum pulley on a HOH dryer
You just need a very good Vice-Grip pliers or a small pipe wrench, these are tight but I have never had any real trouble removing or reinstalling one.
But you should take the blower out to lubricate the bearing in it and the main drum bearing as well, use a light oil on the BB and a heavy grease on the main drum bearing.
John L.
You just need a very good Vice-Grip pliers or a small pipe wrench, these are tight but I have never had any real trouble removing or reinstalling one.
But you should take the blower out to lubricate the bearing in it and the main drum bearing as well, use a light oil on the BB and a heavy grease on the main drum bearing.
John L.
Hi Julie. I have to agree with you, Maytag 806's are among the best out there. As for the tight bolt, you may try tapping it lightly to get it going. Remember Righty-Tighty, Lefty-Lucy. As for lubrication I used Zoom Spout oil on the wick on the drum shaft bearing, and greased the pulley tensioner. I found this thread (link) helpful when refurbishing my 806. Once I greased and reinstalled the belts, it was very tight. It took a lot of effort just to move it by hand. Perhaps you are experiencing the same thing. Anyway, keep us posted!
https://www.automaticwasher.org/cgi-bin/TD/TD-VIEWTHREAD.cgi?28312
Loud!
The DE806 has developed a low rumbling sound, along with a sight squeak. When I was rebuilding it, I used Zoom oil and the correct grease to lube the tensioner. I'm going to have to open it up again. Sigh.
The DE806 has developed a low rumbling sound, along with a sight squeak. When I was rebuilding it, I used Zoom oil and the correct grease to lube the tensioner. I'm going to have to open it up again. Sigh.
A lot of pics of that work in progress, and enough to make a record number...
Keep up the good work...
— Dave
Keep up the good work...
— Dave
you'll figure it out in no time.....your just at the fine tuning stage
that is just a beautiful machine all cleaned and lit up.....
amazing what a few sprays of windex, cleaning cloths, and elbow grease can do for a machine....
some should take notes!
that is just a beautiful machine all cleaned and lit up.....
amazing what a few sprays of windex, cleaning cloths, and elbow grease can do for a machine....
some should take notes!
A question on temperatures. What would be the "Low Heat" setting? Damp Dry?
DE806 Dryer Temperature
There is only one drying temperature, IF the electronic control is working properly on damp dry the clothes probably would only reach around 100F but the dryer will stop with very damp clothing.
On PP the sensor takes the clothing to a lower moisture level so the clothing end up getting hotter on PP, many customers dried everything on PP as the regular did not always get things as dry as many users wanted.
John L.
There is only one drying temperature, IF the electronic control is working properly on damp dry the clothes probably would only reach around 100F but the dryer will stop with very damp clothing.
On PP the sensor takes the clothing to a lower moisture level so the clothing end up getting hotter on PP, many customers dried everything on PP as the regular did not always get things as dry as many users wanted.
John L.
Why is green used as a current carrying conductor?
Thanks John
Yeah, I thought so. Very true about using the Permanent Press cycle. I use it all the time because it dries the best. I have some cotton blankets that stipulate to dry in "Low Heat". I've been reluctant to put them in the Maytag.
Yeah, I thought so. Very true about using the Permanent Press cycle. I use it all the time because it dries the best. I have some cotton blankets that stipulate to dry in "Low Heat". I've been reluctant to put them in the Maytag.
Drying Cotton @ Low Heat ??
Most Washing Instructions on clothing today are incorrect, just use your common sense when washing and drying clothing.
The problem with the dry @ low heat instruction is they don't say what is low heat, I would dry them on normal and if not completely dry lay them out to finish drying before storing them away.
John L.
Most Washing Instructions on clothing today are incorrect, just use your common sense when washing and drying clothing.
The problem with the dry @ low heat instruction is they don't say what is low heat, I would dry them on normal and if not completely dry lay them out to finish drying before storing them away.
John L.
Yup. That's what the tag says. Well, no matter how much could it shrink?
Something I had forgotten to mention. At the end of every cycle, the bell would ring as normal. But once in awhile, the bell rings and the cycle will continue, usually for a half hour more, then it will shut off. The bell does not ring again. What could be causing this?
The bell only rings once on these machines before shutting off. The cool down thermostat is responsible for cutting power to the motor once temps hit 120F and below. Check that the paper clip linkage is free working smoothly and the tab it's connect to. That tab itself can break or start to crumble where the linkage connects. That sliding mechanism on the control board can become loosey goosey after a gazillion cycles and cause intermittent operation.
Thanks Dan!
After 3 years of faithful service, I decided to open up the rear panel for a look see. Quite dusty, but not as bad as I thought it would be. Still operating on 115V service. I'll do some vacuuming and add some sound mats before putting it back in service.
