"I just always set it for an hour."
"These go to 11."
"These go to 11."
Maytag A885 washer
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wa9alqth
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I would love a matching dryer but I’m in California. Thanks for looking out.
maytaga806
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Gorgeous machine
My teacher in middle school had one in her classroom just like this, but was a smaller capacity with the three hole agitator. The hums from that machine are just so legendary
My teacher in middle school had one in her classroom just like this, but was a smaller capacity with the three hole agitator. The hums from that machine are just so legendary
maytaga806
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And yes they better keep that machine, lol “too small”. That’s what you think until you see how good the turnover is and it can take it. That’s perfect for two people, I have a 90s direct drive extra large capacity and that’s a little big for just me and my best friend but it’s nice for when I need to do a really huge load at once.
She needs to understand if she wants a newer washer that they’re not only bullshit scams but they won’t last either. Not anything compared to these vintage maytags. My favorite washers of all time
And yes they better keep that machine, lol “too small”. That’s what you think until you see how good the turnover is and it can take it. That’s perfect for two people, I have a 90s direct drive extra large capacity and that’s a little big for just me and my best friend but it’s nice for when I need to do a really huge load at once.
She needs to understand if she wants a newer washer that they’re not only bullshit scams but they won’t last either. Not anything compared to these vintage maytags. My favorite washers of all time
good-shepherd
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I’m in California.
Figured that.
The washer wouldn't be so minty and rust free in a humid climate.
Figured that.
The washer wouldn't be so minty and rust free in a humid climate.
On a serious note --
Oh Dan, we were all (including the younger of Dave's daughters) walking on eggs while the older one was living with us. Hell on wheels is an understatement, but we got through it until Dave literally pushed her out the door a couple of months shy of her 18th birthday after finding yet another attempt to flush a used tampon plus the wrapper for the new one down the toilet. It was the tampon that broke the camel's back. He told her useless mother to come and get her. We were so done. We subsequently moved to a house with one less bedroom.
I blame this dropout daughter, long since out of the house, a convicted felon due to her stubbornness, stupidity and poor judgement, with three socially inept kids that she would only rarely allow Dave to see, for the massive stroke he had in November of 2009. She and her kids have only spoken to him once since then, and that was at Dave's dad's funeral a couple of years ago. Several years ago, all communication ceased with her and the rest of the extended family.
In sharp contrast, the younger daughter redeemed herself after tormenting our DG806 with metal bra supports that would get stuck in front of the drum opening and cause a scraping noise. They were a bitch to extract. She has two well behaved kids, a great husband, is a no-nonsense mom and put herself through school for a child development degree and operates her own family day care. She no longer communicates with her older sister or any of her kids. At this point, I'm this daughter's kids' only grandpa since Dave's assisted living facility is on lockdown and his capability for interaction had steadily become more and more limited even before COVID.
So you were kind of right. Far more than a few of Dave's retirement years were stolen from him by that one daughter, even though it happened long after he kicked her out.
Oh Dan, we were all (including the younger of Dave's daughters) walking on eggs while the older one was living with us. Hell on wheels is an understatement, but we got through it until Dave literally pushed her out the door a couple of months shy of her 18th birthday after finding yet another attempt to flush a used tampon plus the wrapper for the new one down the toilet. It was the tampon that broke the camel's back. He told her useless mother to come and get her. We were so done. We subsequently moved to a house with one less bedroom.
I blame this dropout daughter, long since out of the house, a convicted felon due to her stubbornness, stupidity and poor judgement, with three socially inept kids that she would only rarely allow Dave to see, for the massive stroke he had in November of 2009. She and her kids have only spoken to him once since then, and that was at Dave's dad's funeral a couple of years ago. Several years ago, all communication ceased with her and the rest of the extended family.
In sharp contrast, the younger daughter redeemed herself after tormenting our DG806 with metal bra supports that would get stuck in front of the drum opening and cause a scraping noise. They were a bitch to extract. She has two well behaved kids, a great husband, is a no-nonsense mom and put herself through school for a child development degree and operates her own family day care. She no longer communicates with her older sister or any of her kids. At this point, I'm this daughter's kids' only grandpa since Dave's assisted living facility is on lockdown and his capability for interaction had steadily become more and more limited even before COVID.
So you were kind of right. Far more than a few of Dave's retirement years were stolen from him by that one daughter, even though it happened long after he kicked her out.
That's crazy, I thought it was common knowledge that tampons go in the trash, bras are zipped up in a mesh bag for the washer, and are hung dry only (never machined dry). That's what mom taught me early on, anyway.
Never got married or had kids which is the way I wanted it from the beginning. In my late 30's I briefly question that decision and wondered if I had missed out but reality had a way of setting me straight again. I enjoy playing with my 3 nieces for a few hours but I also enjoy going home to peace, quiet, order, and cleanliness. My later years may get interesting but if things get bad enough, a little inert gas will peacefully transition me into the next stage and I'll light up a stogie with Jessie White and Gordon Jump.
Never got married or had kids which is the way I wanted it from the beginning. In my late 30's I briefly question that decision and wondered if I had missed out but reality had a way of setting me straight again. I enjoy playing with my 3 nieces for a few hours but I also enjoy going home to peace, quiet, order, and cleanliness. My later years may get interesting but if things get bad enough, a little inert gas will peacefully transition me into the next stage and I'll light up a stogie with Jessie White and Gordon Jump.
LOL Dan! My FWB has an art piece in his living room entitled "Exit Strategy" with a big blue gas cylinder on a cube pedestal in a glass enclosure, all ready to go with tubing, face mask, and small metal hammer hanging on a chain to break the glass. I should take a picture of it.
And yeah, she washed bras with jeans and everything got thrown into the dryer together too. It's no wonder her bras were always falling apart.
I sure didn't sign up for a household with kids, but I think I'm a better person for having gone through it, even though I wasn't their dad and didn't feel I was in a position to take charge. I learned a lot and even have a better tolerance for infants and toddlers as a result. If anyone had told me this is how it was going to be, I would have said they were out of their mind.
And yeah, she washed bras with jeans and everything got thrown into the dryer together too. It's no wonder her bras were always falling apart.
I sure didn't sign up for a household with kids, but I think I'm a better person for having gone through it, even though I wasn't their dad and didn't feel I was in a position to take charge. I learned a lot and even have a better tolerance for infants and toddlers as a result. If anyone had told me this is how it was going to be, I would have said they were out of their mind.
wa9alqth
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Here she is in action. Is it normal for the filling to be so anemic?
Anemic Fill
Go ahead and check the inlet screens but there is a 95% chance you have a worn out inlet valve,
Replace it while you can still buy good replacements.
John L.
Go ahead and check the inlet screens but there is a 95% chance you have a worn out inlet valve,
Replace it while you can still buy good replacements.
John L.
wa9alqth
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95% chance you have a worn out inlet valve
Do you have a good source for an inlet valve for this model?
I was eyeing the one on amazon but the reviews say that there’s a problem with the terminal orientation.
205613 Washer Water Inlet Valve for Maytag Kenmore Whirlpool AP4023852 PS1583805 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GL4HGM9/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_KTqKFb7WCJHA1
Do you have a good source for an inlet valve for this model?
I was eyeing the one on amazon but the reviews say that there’s a problem with the terminal orientation.
205613 Washer Water Inlet Valve for Maytag Kenmore Whirlpool AP4023852 PS1583805 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GL4HGM9/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_KTqKFb7WCJHA1
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wa9alqth
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Inlet valve testing
Valve screen was clean.
Here’s a video of me testing the inlet valve by pressing the temperature settings.
Valve screen was clean.
Here’s a video of me testing the inlet valve by pressing the temperature settings.
good-shepherd
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testing the inlet valve by pressing the temperature settings
Hot side looks weak. Try reversing the hose hookups and see what happens.
We have a domestic hot water coil. Hot side is always weaker especially when it hasn't been flushed in a while, despite 50 psi water pressure.
Hot side looks weak. Try reversing the hose hookups and see what happens.
We have a domestic hot water coil. Hot side is always weaker especially when it hasn't been flushed in a while, despite 50 psi water pressure.
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