Maytag blue-bar wringer washers - N2, N2L, N2LS, etc.

[organist89]

What are the differences between the various Maytag round blue-bar wringer washers in the N-series (i.e. the model N2, the model N2L, the model N2LS, etc.)?

Perhaps someone has an old catalog they could scan, that shows the differences between these models in the N-series?

 

[revvinkevin]

Please refer to this thread, your answer lies within......

Kevin

My 1st Wringer - Maytag N2L

I thought I should make a post on this machine in some sort of entirety. I recently acquired this rustic beuty from Floyds Knobs, IN. A friend and myself went up in the Caravan and nabbed this little jewel for about $50 + gas. Got her home and checked her out and she's in decent shape for her...

www.automaticwasher.org

 

[organist89]

Thanks!!!

 

[alr2903]

RevinKevin your avatar picture rocks. alr2903

 

[macboy91si]

Kevin's Avatar

I wanted to say that as well, I recognize that pic and it turned out very well. It's a cool pic, I need to update my avatar now!

-Tim

 

[fritzy15]

How Old is This Maytag Washer

Hi,

I am thinking about buying this Maytag washer. I am wondering how old it is. I can find the square model, however, not with this specific Maytag red script nametag. Please help.

Thanks,

Kellie

 

[revvinkevin]

Hi Kellie

If you can get the full serial number off of the wringer washer including the two letters at the end, we can tell you when it was built.

Kevin

 

[kenmore71]

The full serial number would indeed be helpful. With that we can get you down to a year and month of production.

I can say with certainty from the logo and the agitation activator knob that it is 1955 or older.

 

[redcarpetdrew]

Strange...

My E2LP is a 1957.

RCD

 

[kenmore71]

I guess I'm wrong on this issue, then.

 

Can anyone tell me WITH CERTAINTY what year Maytag switched to the chrome plated agitate activator knob and the chrome letters for the logo on the E2L.  For some reason that change was linked to the 1955 switch to the black bakelite agitator in my mind.  

 

[kenmore71]

I just found the answer to my question in my digital archives.

 

Drum roll......

 

Early 1959 is when the E2L got decked out with chrome.  

Here is an entry from the April 1959 "Let's Talk Service".

 

[redcarpetdrew]

No worries, Mark! Usually you're right on the money and your input is both welcome and valued. Sorry to throw a wrench into the works...

RCD