Maytag Atlantis Washer & Dryer

[twintubdexter]

Purchased new in 2001...

<span style="font-size: 14pt;">I know I promised, but my washer has a STAINLESS STEEL inner tub and a BLUE PLASTIC (or plastic-like material) outer tub, a helical design mechanism, motor on the left, poly pump on the right. The top of the washer (and the dryer) are white porcelain. I don't think there's blue porcelain anywhere unless it's hidden. The wall ovens in my kitchen have blue porcelain interiors. Now I know those aren't plastic, but for the sake of the resident "Mr. Know-It-All's" I'll get a magnet and check.</span>

[this post was last edited: 8/2/2017-11:59]

 

[johnb300m]

pictures are worth a thousand words

Why don't you just take the front off your washer and takes photos for us, twintub?
We all love photos here.
And that will clear up this stand-off.

 

[DADoES]

 
Or post the model number as I suggested, and the serial which includes the manufacture year and month.  Where this machine fits into Maytag's production history would be interesting to know.

 

[brucelucenta]

You got one when they started the transition to the Norge style units with stainless or plastic inner tubs and plastic outer tubs. They still make the actual Maytag design machine too for a while. Some seem to last and do alright, others seem to be garbage and have all sorts of tranny issues. I think it has partly to do with how well they are cared for and used.

 

[runematic]

Ok, here are the real facts. TwinTub, I hate to say it, but your washer IS a Norge-tag washer. Period. BUT.....It WAS BUILT IN NEWTON. From what I remember, Atlantis washers were assembled in Newton and the Performas came from Herrin. Atlantis had porcelain tops, Performa painted. Atlantis had a better base for the snubber, no powder needed. Performa needed corn starch. The upper line Atlantis did have the SS tub. No dependable care washer ever had that.

 

[hvtech42]

Sorry, I was wrong, I just double checked. The final assembly of the machine was in Newton as runematic said. However, the transmission itself was built in Herrin.

 

[mrb627]

Machine Innards

Found this... (single belt = norgetag, dual belt = maytag )



Malcolm

 

[twintubdexter]

<span style="font-size: 14pt; color: #008000;">Thanks for all the information about my old washer. I learned a lot. Now I'm going to D or D (donate or dump) it along with the dryer. I'm tired of them. I want that Speed Queen pair that Frigilux (Eugene) just purchased...very spiffy.</span>

 

[mrb627]

I Had A Set...

Mine had the dispenser tank under the lid but no finger touch faucet. I think it might have been one down from TOL. I liked the machine. It had a very strong agitation. Most laundry was done with the Gentle Wash button depressed. The weakest link on these machines was/is the pump. Often they would fail and people would assume tub bearings and junk the machine.

Would be worth hanging on to as a second set, if you have the space.

Malcolm

 

[DADoES]

 
One of my aunts had a Norge-tag.  It developed a grinding/bearing noise, which went away for a while, then the machine seized.  I didn't have any experience troubleshooting or working on them and advised her it's either a main bearing or transmission problem which is not worth repairing.  She wanted a frontloader set anyway, and they gave the Norge-tag pair to me.  Ended up being a bad pump.  I apologized for the misdiagnosis, which she didn't care because of wanting the FLer.  I refurbed the set and sold them, gave her some of the fundage.

 

[frigilux]

Joe-- If you're partial to both the top-loading format and vintage-era operation, I highly recommend the new Speed Queens. Though still a bit horrified by how much water is used per cycle--I'm accustomed to HE front-loaders--one certainly can't fault the washer's performance or build quality. I miss the timed bleach and fabric softener dispensers and 1400 rpm spin of the Maytag 8100, but wouldn't have any other top-loader.

I look at it this way: It's like having a vintage washer (with a spin-drain, no less) except parts and service are readily available. That's a 'best of both worlds' in my book.