Looking for high capacity Maytag or equivalent...

[ps91rick]

Hi all.. So I’ve got my daily-driver washer — a 1976 harvest gold standard capacity Maytag I got for nothing and put about $40 into it.. It works perfectly but I’d really like a machine with a larger capacity and want to stick with a top loader — and one that works equally or better than the one I have now. I don’t have a clue what the capacity is on my current machine but its not huge.

I had an ‘87 Maytag that was a large/extra large capacity machine but the transmission was shot and it went to Maytag heaven.

If I want to be on the hunt for an extra-large capacity machine that’s a top-loader (it doesn’t have to be Maytag) that works great and can do full hot water (not tempered preferably like some new models do) can you clue me in please?

Thanks!

 

[combo52]

Largst Capacity Traditional TL Washers

A WP built DD washer with a Dual Action Agitator would be your best bet.

 

Your current MT is a 16 gallon tub, the larger Mts are 19 gallons, the best you can do with a real MT is the larger tub with Mts DAA, [ load sensor ] but the WP built DDs are still 3-4 gallons larger than the largest MTs.

 

John L.

 

[ps91rick]

Thanks John.. I don’t suppose you have a model number of a whirlpool machine that is in the right general area feature wise? I know zero about WP’s... otherwise I’ll poke around til I find something. Thx for the heads up!

 

[appnut]

Rick, best suggestion is for you to look through your facebook market and other online sources for used washers and post link here and have us look at them we'll tell you if it's what you're looking for. Whirlpool & Kenmore brands are the most prominent.

 

[stuftrock1]

What's the model number for your current 1976 harvest gold Maytag?

 

[maytag85]

The standard capacity Maytag washers definitely wash and rinse better compared to the large capacity Maytag washers and the first ever washer I ever had was a early 80’s Maytag A209 short run washer and that definitely did a good job at washing and rinsing and sadly the motor died on it and in exchange I ended up with the A810 set.

 

[ps91rick]

Ok.. I found someone selling an LA510 (serial #433105ET)... it looks to be early to mid 80’s wild guess.. I don’t know the capacity though — any ideas on whether this machine is standard capacity or ?? And whether it’s worth looking at? Thx! I’m not sure what the price is yet but probably between $100 and $150..

 

[scrubflex]

For the 712 2.96 cu. ft washtub...I measured my tub, gallon by gallon...

(At the bottom of the top filter hole) fills to 20 GALLONS...

(top row of tubs holes) is 21 GALLONS...

(1/4" above the top filter hole) measured 22 GALLONS...

And, (the bottom of the tub rim) fills up to 23 GAALONS of water.

Literature says 19 gallon tub but, it holds more than I imagined...I mean for the Maytag

 

[ps91rick]

Ok. This LA510 was made in October 1980... that’s all I know so far..

 

[appnut]

The LA510 is the large capacity, so it's slightly larger than the one you have. Thus it's the same capacity as the 1987 one you used to have.

 

[ps91rick]

I’ll assume that slightly larger probably means it’s not worth it as a step up from my existing machine. Is there a model of the same era with extra large capacity or is this size (LA512) as big as they get for that time period? Just curious.. thx!!!

 

[wayupnorth]

I have a 511 bought new in 1984 and it is the extra large capacity fabric-matic. The 511 has a bleach dispenser, the 510 does not.

 

[rp2813]

Yes, that's as big as they got for machines from that period.

 

[stuftrock1]

How to differentiate between standard & extra large capacity

Look at the agitator and could how many holes go up the side. If there are 3 holes, then it's a standard capacity. If there are 4 holes, then it's an extra large capacity. Maytag only made 2 sizes for their machines during that time, and that's how you tell them apart.

You can also tell be looking at the model number. If the first number after the A is a 1, 2, or 3, then it's a standard capacity. If it's a 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, or 9, then it's an extra large capacity.

Hope this helps!

 

[ps91rick]

Awesome! Thanks all! I don’t know for now.. I’ll keep looking.. if the LA512 isn’t much bigger then it’s probably not worth the $150 he’s asking or swapping machines. I’m assuming a newer SQ wouldn’t be a massive change either..? I’ve never owned one but heard generally good things about them

 

[ps91rick]

Are kitchenaid washers any good? Here’s one for instance.. I’m guessing it’s a rebadged something or another..

https://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/app/d/canoga-park-kitchenaid-top-load-washer/7278930154.html

 

[ps91rick]

Also, are the much newer whirlpool cabrios any good?

Such as this?

https://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/app/d/playa-del-rey-whirlpool-cabrio-new/7271060208.html

 

[appnut]

That KitchenAid is a Whirlpool Direct Drive product. I'd jump on it!!!

 

[appnut]

Whirlpool Cabrio NOOOO!!! Run away!!!