Maytag A806

[westie2]

I'm in the process of replacing the tub to pump hose and the drain hose on my mothers washer. The rubber hoses are hard as a rock and the drain hose is cracked and leaking. While inside the machine should I look at anything else to replace or repair. The belts were replaced 6 years ago and seem okay.

 

[fixerman]

The major problem areas would be the motor glide plate and roller assembly. Check to be sure the motor moves freely in the glides. A little silicone grease on the rollers might be a good Idea. Check for leaking during fill from the fill nozzle. Also any signs of leaking from the upper trans seal.

 

[westie2]

Thanks for the information. The upper trans seal looks good no leaks. I will check the slide though could be dry. This is my 84 year old mothers her second Maytag her first was a highlander series that she gave to my brother when the old dryer went out in the 70's and my parents bought this set that she has now.

 

[pturo]

Maytag Underbelly

Not to much more under there. My mom left a 1970 model that still works. New belts, lube the slide on the motor and make sure the clamps are tight. I found the water intake solenoids to be faulty after 30 years(live in a hard water area), but it was easier to replace than spell the word solenoid.