If I had the room I'd go after it......but I just can't.
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pumpkina
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Thanks, askolover.
Which type of transmission did the Maytag Performa use? What other parts were inferior?
Thanks!
Which type of transmission did the Maytag Performa use? What other parts were inferior?
Thanks!
mickeyd
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Clearer morning eye
You can see the plastic pulled back and bunched up along the sides and back of the machine; someone had the wherewithal to keep it pristine.
Be great to get the backstory on this beauty, and hope to the Holy Jesus someone gets it.
You can see the plastic pulled back and bunched up along the sides and back of the machine; someone had the wherewithal to keep it pristine.
Be great to get the backstory on this beauty, and hope to the Holy Jesus someone gets it.
brucelucenta
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Any Maytag washer made in Newton, Iowa is going to be a good machine. I have had both the long stroke agitation and short stroke agitation machines and both worked quite well. The longer stroke promoted less linting and probably did a better job at cleaning, but the short stroke one did quite well too. I was only after they started making the Magic Chef/Norge transmission and washer tubs that Maytag took such a downward plunge. The Maytags with porcelain tubs were the real deal and not just re badged Magic Chef/Norge washers. Those were very problematic and many did not last long under heavy use. Norge washers were always problematic at best. They washed, rinsed and spun out clothes very well, but reliability was an issue for them. That brand new old Maytag looks to be one of the timer only controlled washers that filled for a set time instead of a metered fill. Interesting that one of these would have made it so long without being used. It would certainly be a machine worth having!
If at first you don't suceed... try, try again.
That "NOS" Maytag has been listed before, and duly noted in group.
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That "NOS" Maytag has been listed before, and duly noted in group.
New Maytag A102 Washer in Bristol, TN
The shinny tub certainly looks unused. I'd suspect the oil in the transmission isn't in the best of shape, but they are only new once! The QZ serial number puts it December 1965. This would be one of the last 02 series machines made, and it possibly has a poly agitator (I know the wringers...
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brucelucenta
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I have to admit, that washer is even tempting to me! It will probably outlast all and any new machine today! The tub might be smaller, but those machines were workhorses! It is the same machine my grade school had in the cafeteria in the 60's that was used several times daily.
mickeyd
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Lauderess to the rescue!
Right on the ball as ever, Dear, and thank you so much. Oh do I have a tale to tell you. Biker friends are going to Lake Luzerne tomorrow for four days and I've been on the fence about going. Well, that was the case UNTIL I SAW THE MAP. And guess what's right there? None other than Queensbury New York home of the infamous Appliances Unlimited where I got that beautiful doeskin Whirlpool Mark 12 from.
So this was the dealbreaker /clincher and now I'm going. Hoping to bring back lots of pictures for you and all of us, I called the owner to let them know I was coming down to survey the vintage treasure. He said everything is gone except a few Maytags and that all the Frigidaires were bought by somebody from Canada. Do you have any info on that or is there a tread about it? The store's website is totally out of date with the Mark XII still for sale even though I've been using it for 6 or 7 years now. It's fun to see all those gems albeit long gone. Will stop in nonetheless to see what parts he may still have. Maybe I'll get lucky and find a Frigidaire agitator column with pretty new rings.
REG: Good luck to you, Man. Go for the Maytag Mark Posted. You'll be the envy of the club, and the machine will be around after I'm long gone ;'D
Right on the ball as ever, Dear, and thank you so much. Oh do I have a tale to tell you. Biker friends are going to Lake Luzerne tomorrow for four days and I've been on the fence about going. Well, that was the case UNTIL I SAW THE MAP. And guess what's right there? None other than Queensbury New York home of the infamous Appliances Unlimited where I got that beautiful doeskin Whirlpool Mark 12 from.
So this was the dealbreaker /clincher and now I'm going. Hoping to bring back lots of pictures for you and all of us, I called the owner to let them know I was coming down to survey the vintage treasure. He said everything is gone except a few Maytags and that all the Frigidaires were bought by somebody from Canada. Do you have any info on that or is there a tread about it? The store's website is totally out of date with the Mark XII still for sale even though I've been using it for 6 or 7 years now. It's fun to see all those gems albeit long gone. Will stop in nonetheless to see what parts he may still have. Maybe I'll get lucky and find a Frigidaire agitator column with pretty new rings.
REG: Good luck to you, Man. Go for the Maytag Mark Posted. You'll be the envy of the club, and the machine will be around after I'm long gone ;'D
if this is a machine on your wish list, and found NIB, what more could you ask?....
how hard would it be to do a multi day trip/adventure into acquiring this gem of a machine.....
many times over the years we have seen members travel farther, for less....just to capture their dream machine....
I know a few members who travelled and slept along side the road in the excursions.....
and some stopped to visit other members along the way.......
if you want it bad enough, anything is possible....you will find a way....
how hard would it be to do a multi day trip/adventure into acquiring this gem of a machine.....
many times over the years we have seen members travel farther, for less....just to capture their dream machine....
I know a few members who travelled and slept along side the road in the excursions.....
and some stopped to visit other members along the way.......
if you want it bad enough, anything is possible....you will find a way....
SMH
It just never ends.
It just never ends.
brucelucenta
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What is SMH?
Good for you!!! Keep us posted. Glad he dropped his price down from the previous $600 listing. Must be meant for you to have it Reg. I saw it 11 hours after it was re-listed.
*SMH*
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That's a good deal, Reg. The matching dryers can still be found, I came across one in the last year.
Shaking.My.Head....not what I was thinking....
but those words can't be posted here.....
I guess you could call it a heckle....
my thought was a command!
but those words can't be posted here.....
I guess you could call it a heckle....
my thought was a command!
lotsosudz
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I own amachine from the 90's
It has the faster short stroke agitation, and works flawlessly.It washes extremely well, with a 2 minute spray rinse after wash, and a 2 minute deep rinse. Its easy on the clothes, and has a lint filter in the agitator, that works very well. I think the performance of all machines, is mainly dictated by your washing habits. You can get poor washing results out of any washer. Overloading, poor sorting, and wrong chemicals mixtures can effect results greatly. Many people, of this club, have strong opinions from time to time, about brands, models, quality or performance of certain brands. I myself know that they can be very knowledgeable, and often opinionated as well. Read the reviews, and weigh all the info, and come to your own decision. Hope this helps. Help can be reached at any time, by a quick post. Hope this helps.
Hugs, David
It has the faster short stroke agitation, and works flawlessly.It washes extremely well, with a 2 minute spray rinse after wash, and a 2 minute deep rinse. Its easy on the clothes, and has a lint filter in the agitator, that works very well. I think the performance of all machines, is mainly dictated by your washing habits. You can get poor washing results out of any washer. Overloading, poor sorting, and wrong chemicals mixtures can effect results greatly. Many people, of this club, have strong opinions from time to time, about brands, models, quality or performance of certain brands. I myself know that they can be very knowledgeable, and often opinionated as well. Read the reviews, and weigh all the info, and come to your own decision. Hope this helps. Help can be reached at any time, by a quick post. Hope this helps.
Hugs, David
well I do know that a lot or most machines of today are crap. I just want the things that are repairable and sturdy. I like the machines and appliances that are mechanical in nature without the technology of today. Even my stereo is a 70's Sansui that has had the caps and transistors replaced to the point of almost new. Life is pretty simple if you keep it simple.
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reg
You should be able to find a matching dryer relatively easily in comparison to finding a washer like this. It could well be the last washer you have to buy.[this post was last edited: 9/27/2017-21:22]
You should be able to find a matching dryer relatively easily in comparison to finding a washer like this. It could well be the last washer you have to buy.[this post was last edited: 9/27/2017-21:22]
