Heads Up! Vintage *Pink* Maytag W&D Set
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bradfordwhite
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pink beauties for sure.
Looks to be an Electric dryer. What model washer is that? Is it a suds saver by
Chance?
Chance?
No "Suds Saver"
Washer looks to me like Maytag PA700, but don't quote me. Am sure others more knowledgeable will chime in.
From the archives:
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Washer looks to me like Maytag PA700, but don't quote me. Am sure others more knowledgeable will chime in.
From the archives:
Maytag A700 Washer
Can anyone tell me what year(s) the A700 model was produced by Maytag? Also, where did this machine fall in the hierarchy of models? TOL/MOL?? I believe it has a lighted control panel. Thanks in advance for your help. Bill
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Can y’all help me understand how high end and or rare this set is? I really want a suds saver but this set looks immaculate. I’m in Oregon and could make a trip out of it if they’re worth it. I don’t really have the space to collect washers and dryers either so I’m trying to patiently wait until I find a TOL sudsaver with all the whistles and bells.
Does anyone happen to know the dimensions of these units? I’m guessing the dryer specifically is the problem child….?
Does anyone happen to know the dimensions of these units?
Cabinet dimensions or tub/drum dimensions?
I’m guessing the dryer specifically is the problem child….?
Negative, dryers are simpler designs and generally outlast washers in most cases. Even the with the reliability/simplicity of Maytag helical washers, these dryers can easily outlast the washers. For long life use, the dryer needs to be torn down, drum, blower, and pulley bearings oiled. Probably still has the original round style motor that can be disassembled and lubricated. Probably need a new front seal glued into place. New belts are a good idea. After those are taken care of, the running gear will be fine for at least a couple of decades. I'd locate a spare timer for the future.
The washer will need an extensive teardown and rebuild for reliable daily use. The trans oil is broken down molasses at this point....or what's left of it. It isn't lubricating anything at this point. The lower seal will immeadilty start leaking if it hasn't already. New stem and boot seal along with a tub bearings will need to be done. The triangular seal will need to be replaced at that age. All hoses will need to be replaced. Probably could get away without replacing the damper pads by lubricating them with gear oil if they're still fine (they probably are with that low mileage). Will need belts. The washer may predate the motor carriage design depending if it was built in '60 or '61. I'd replace the pump if it's the original metal one that likes to corrode and fall apart. I wouldn't put any trust into the original water valve and those are getting <span style="text-decoration: underline;">extremely</span> difficult to find now.
These older washers/dryers are for the enthusiast who likes to get dirty and restore machines, not for those who want to just do laundry.
Cabinet dimensions or tub/drum dimensions?
I’m guessing the dryer specifically is the problem child….?
Negative, dryers are simpler designs and generally outlast washers in most cases. Even the with the reliability/simplicity of Maytag helical washers, these dryers can easily outlast the washers. For long life use, the dryer needs to be torn down, drum, blower, and pulley bearings oiled. Probably still has the original round style motor that can be disassembled and lubricated. Probably need a new front seal glued into place. New belts are a good idea. After those are taken care of, the running gear will be fine for at least a couple of decades. I'd locate a spare timer for the future.
The washer will need an extensive teardown and rebuild for reliable daily use. The trans oil is broken down molasses at this point....or what's left of it. It isn't lubricating anything at this point. The lower seal will immeadilty start leaking if it hasn't already. New stem and boot seal along with a tub bearings will need to be done. The triangular seal will need to be replaced at that age. All hoses will need to be replaced. Probably could get away without replacing the damper pads by lubricating them with gear oil if they're still fine (they probably are with that low mileage). Will need belts. The washer may predate the motor carriage design depending if it was built in '60 or '61. I'd replace the pump if it's the original metal one that likes to corrode and fall apart. I wouldn't put any trust into the original water valve and those are getting <span style="text-decoration: underline;">extremely</span> difficult to find now.
These older washers/dryers are for the enthusiast who likes to get dirty and restore machines, not for those who want to just do laundry.
Was just thinking logistics, the dryer looks to be considerably larger and not sure if it would fit through my door, but would assume so as it’s normal size door.
Reason why those older Maytag dryers are so wide is because they shared the same cabinet with the condenser dryers along with the vented gas and electric models from about 1955 to the early 1960’s sometime. 1966 is when the cabinet was narrowed down to about 28” inches since that’s when the new generation aka center dial models models debuted which were made up until 1980. Both the HOH made after 1966 and the SOH dryers from 1976 to 1980 have the same cabinet width.
Bidding was hot and heavy
So? Did a member nab this set or what?
So? Did a member nab this set or what?
