Maytag 606 and 206, any info?

[jimmyb]

Danemodsandy:

Pulling of the agitator brought a horrific sight to my eyes. I did get everything off of that area with quite a bit of hard work (although it is a labor of love). The only thing now is enderneath the inner washtub as huge chunks are still coming off and into the lint trap attached to the drain hose. It mainly seems to be soap build up and I do not think I will have to take the machine apart and have been running loads with hot water only to help it along.

Keeping my fingers crossed in AZ!

 

[danemodsandy]

jimmyb:

Well, I hope your dryer is cleaner than mine was. It took me a long time to figure out how to get the charcoal-grey accumulation of dryer-sheet buildup off the inner door and the load opening. The secret was to spritz with Windex, wait a few moments, then follow up with a damp sponge sprinkled with Bon Ami, scrubbing VERY gently.

Dryer sheets are the work of the devil. Or P & G, I forget which.

 

[wannapinkset]

as far as gunk goes, there is a product in of all stores the dollar store called Las totally awesome cleaner. Its yellow and the bottles leak like a seive so keep upright in your car or truck.

It cleans better than any and I mean ANY cleaner I have ever used, bar none. It removes stuff usually resolved with razor blades like latex paint, varnish, stain, grease of any kind and on and on. Its a carpet and all purpose cleaner. I love it. Saves me hours of scrubbing. Keep it away from your dials and pots and pans though. One of my better discoveries when in the poor house (husband was laid off) years ago. Who woulda thought the dollar store for something like that?

 

[volvoguy87]

Get those machines!

The great thing about vintage maytags is that although the control panels are different, the guts are prety similar. I have an A208 which has proven to be the best washer I have EVER used, either top loading or front, old or new. They are not only built like tanks, they are designed to be servicable, unlike my Amanatag described in the New Washer section under the thread "Norgetag Squeak." Although the control panels are not lighted, they are still very effective, well built machines. If nothing else, they make a good spare set for now and it will get you familiar with Maytag Center Dials before you get an 806 set.
Also, when you get the washer, MAKE SURE YOU PULL THE LINT FILTER!! The idiotic former owner of my A208 put detergent in the fabric softener cup, which must have caused some frightening results. The cup was very nasty, but it was nothing compared to the H~@@ in the lint filter. It was stuck in the agitator by a tight paper wrapping which was once partially-dissolved detergent powder. I was almost afraid I would break the filter or the agitator trying to pull it out. I am still trying to get each hole in the mesh filter open again. Even though it's 30 years old, it's still more reliable, and does a better job, than anything available new.

Just when you think you have found the epitome of stupid, someone comes along and suprises you,
Dave

 

[danemodsandy]

Dave:

Soaking, scrubbing with a brush, and finally, poking the holes clean with a sewing needle reclaimed my lint filter. They're available new as replacement parts, but the new ones are white instead of the turquoise I have, so I gladly put in the work to keep the old one.

Wasn't fun, though.

 

[goatfarmer]

How much is "dead cheap"? I would sell a set like that for $125.00 or so in my shop.
They look good, just about any part that might be needed is still available. I'd say go for it.

kennyGF

 

[wannapinkset]

75.00 for the pair. Thats pretty cheap I think.

 

[danemodsandy]

SEVENTY-FIVE BUCKS?

And you're HESITATING?

Run- do not walk- to the seller and Close. That. Deal.

 

[wannapinkset]

I dont know what my deal was. Im back to my go gettum self and am going Saturday.

Thanks all!!!

I love all the wash world support!

 

[mayken4now]

Did you get um?