My sisters boyfriend had mentioned in the past a wringer washer in his mothers house (his older brother lives there). I was there today and he asked me if I wanted it. Its a square tub with a red agitator. Its in nice shape. Looks like low use. We loaded it in his truck and he'll bring it up tomorrow. Id guess 40s-50s. Will get the numbers off of it and some pics tomorrow.
Got a Maytag wringer today
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What a great score Ken! I hope that you have room to use this machine. You will really love the speed and simplicity of washing with a wringer washer. Even though you have to pretty much hang over the job the whole time you doing it, you can get a weeks worth of laundry done in an hour. And the finished laundry is really clean. Many people, myself included find the experience almost zen like. Hope you do too!
Eddie
Eddie
We plugged it in before loading it and the motor hummed. I noticed the on/off lever at the bottom of the tub was in the off position. Should there have been any sound from the motor with the lever in the off position? I thought the motor may be stuck. I reached in and was able to turn the pulley/shaft. But I didn't plug it in again after that because it was already loaded at that point.
The knob in the front pulls in and out on a Maytag wringer to engage/disengage the agitator. So when you plug the machine in the motor is on. The wringer will work as soon as you plug the machine in. The on/off switch at the bottom would be to activate the pump. If the model number has a P in it then it has a pump.
Eddie
Eddie
Got the Maytag today
Did a little clean up and took some pics. It would have originally had a Maytag decal on the front of the tub, correct? What model is it? Serial number has me confused. Cant make out production date comparing it to the info listed in chart on the Maytag Collectors Club site.
Did a little clean up and took some pics. It would have originally had a Maytag decal on the front of the tub, correct? What model is it? Serial number has me confused. Cant make out production date comparing it to the info listed in chart on the Maytag Collectors Club site.
Ken
I believe its a Model N2LSP, I could be off on the order of the numbers, but its a Model N, and the P would be for pump, which it has as indicated by the on/off lever at the bottom, and the metal crook attached to the drain hose. Its'good that the wringer rolls are apart and not stuck together from years off non use. And yes, it would have had a Maytag decal on the front. This is just like the first washer I ever owned. These are great machines, and I like this model better than the TOL Model E withe the aluminum tub. I think the Model N has a larger capacity. Hope you'l have fun with it.
Eddie
I believe its a Model N2LSP, I could be off on the order of the numbers, but its a Model N, and the P would be for pump, which it has as indicated by the on/off lever at the bottom, and the metal crook attached to the drain hose. Its'good that the wringer rolls are apart and not stuck together from years off non use. And yes, it would have had a Maytag decal on the front. This is just like the first washer I ever owned. These are great machines, and I like this model better than the TOL Model E withe the aluminum tub. I think the Model N has a larger capacity. Hope you'l have fun with it.
Eddie
Welcome to my world.
You have a Maytag J/Commander, same as mine though from a bit earlier.
IIRC those red Bakelite agitators were from 1950 through around 1955 or so, then Maytag went to black.
Yes, there should be a "Maytag" decal on the front, also another with model and patent information below the serial number.
Glad to see the agitator came off without any issues. Often they are stuck on (as was mine), which can prove to be a huge issue in getting off.
You have a Maytag J/Commander, same as mine though from a bit earlier.
IIRC those red Bakelite agitators were from 1950 through around 1955 or so, then Maytag went to black.
Yes, there should be a "Maytag" decal on the front, also another with model and patent information below the serial number.
Glad to see the agitator came off without any issues. Often they are stuck on (as was mine), which can prove to be a huge issue in getting off.
HI Ken, Welcome to the world of clean clothes, and the satisfaction of knowing you have done a week's laundry in record time. I have a Commander like the one you have with a red agitator. I took my agitator out and am using a new one. I just don't want the Bakelite one to break. Have fun washing with this. I just went by Newton, Iowa this afternoon where this was made. Have fun washing. Gary
My serial number 263714Q checks out with those listed for the J on the Maytag site which are listed as 200,000 to 299,999. I thought the model number should have been indicated somewhere. This isn't my first wringer actually. I have my grandmothers 1933 Maytag which originally was gas powered. A 1927 Maytag. And a 50s? Montgomery Ward.
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Serial Number
While dinner was on the stove did some leg work on your behalf.
Looks as if your machine was made in April 1952.
http://www.automaticwasher.org/cgi-bin/TD/TD-VIEWTHREAD.cgi?55541
This fits with information one recalls from our parts/service manuals that state washers from 1945-1953 had a six number serial number followed by one letter.
While dinner was on the stove did some leg work on your behalf.
Looks as if your machine was made in April 1952.
http://www.automaticwasher.org/cgi-bin/TD/TD-VIEWTHREAD.cgi?55541
This fits with information one recalls from our parts/service manuals that state washers from 1945-1953 had a six number serial number followed by one letter.
I totally stand corrected, yes it is a Model J, I always get the two confused! The Model N is the round round tub model. Sorry, my bad, oops. Anyway, hope you enjoy it.
Eddie
Eddie
Did you pull the red knob on the front out after you plugged it in?
Eddie
Eddie
My round Maytag of the same vintage just hums for a few seconds and trips the breaker. The gear case in mine is apparently seized as the agitator is locked in place.
I have the same model mine was manufactured in June 1952. I used epoxy appliance paint to clean it up and ordered decals. And parts from Phil.
Derek
you did a beautiful job on the repaint of you Model J. The one I bought in 72 for $35 from the Salvation Army was like this, but mine had the black agitator, so ,it must have been built in 58' or a little later. These are the best! So simple and dependable.
Eddie
you did a beautiful job on the repaint of you Model J. The one I bought in 72 for $35 from the Salvation Army was like this, but mine had the black agitator, so ,it must have been built in 58' or a little later. These are the best! So simple and dependable.
Eddie
I use it once a week normally and I get all the laundry done.
Ken
pull the knob out , thats why is humming. Its supposed to hum the motor is receiving power and is ready to power the wringer. The agitator doesn't engage until the knob is pulled out, and when you push it in the agitator disengages. I guess its the clutch so to speak that engages the transmission for the agitator. Also, be sure the pump lever is in the off position. You don't want to run the pump dry for long. And that could also be some of the humming your hearing if the pump is on.
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pull the knob out , thats why is humming. Its supposed to hum the motor is receiving power and is ready to power the wringer. The agitator doesn't engage until the knob is pulled out, and when you push it in the agitator disengages. I guess its the clutch so to speak that engages the transmission for the agitator. Also, be sure the pump lever is in the off position. You don't want to run the pump dry for long. And that could also be some of the humming your hearing if the pump is on.
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