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Maytag Combo Weekend!!!
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While the timer is a major weak spot in these machines (note the much needed repairs stated earlier for Greg's) - it is pretty cool to use. You first select how long you'd like your wash by turning the dial clockwise. Then you set the blue tab with the duration of drying time needed. Once that is done you choose your fabric choice on the fabric selector and the machine starts up.
Unbelievably this machine runs quite well. The pump and blower need a little bit of work, as well as the tub boot. Once those things are in check it will get a water test!
Unbelievably this machine runs quite well. The pump and blower need a little bit of work, as well as the tub boot. Once those things are in check it will get a water test!
Selector close up. Right hand set are the fabric controls which start the machine. The left hand bank control the wash temp as well as the heater during wash.
Another reason to suspect this machine has very little use - the original sticker is in very good shape!
Door shot. Yet more evidence of low use - you can see through the glass!
Tub shot. The tub is in fantastic shape, with the sump cover in tact. I couldn't be happier with the condition of this machine.
Very thrilled that this machine was uncovered and made it home in one piece. I've been dreaming about finding one of these since I first saw Greg's back in 2005. Knowing how difficult it is to find them I never imagined that I'd ever find one. Thanks to Greg for being a huge inspiration on the quest for the Maytag Combo!
At the moment I am quite the novice on the Combo's - so I'll refer back to Greg's original post of when he brought his home. Lots of good info packed into that 5 year old thread.
Oh yeah - I was just kidding about this being a parts machine. It will wash again someday!
Ben
http://www.automaticwasher.org/TD/ARCHIVE/VINTAGE/2004/24x27.htm
At the moment I am quite the novice on the Combo's - so I'll refer back to Greg's original post of when he brought his home. Lots of good info packed into that 5 year old thread.
Oh yeah - I was just kidding about this being a parts machine. It will wash again someday!
Ben
http://www.automaticwasher.org/TD/ARCHIVE/VINTAGE/2004/24x27.htm
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CONGRATS!
It is beautiful!
Now, why were these recalled again?
Was there a vented / gas version?
How does the condenser system work?
WOW. A water heater!
Be well!
It is beautiful!
Now, why were these recalled again?
Was there a vented / gas version?
How does the condenser system work?
WOW. A water heater!
Be well!
WOW!!!
Congratulations, Ben!! That's a treasure. Even if it didn't work, that's a Major Award--certainly the "soft, warm glow of electric sex in the window!"
I love the "Compact" statement on the sticker. It only weighs, like, what, 350 pounds?
That's so amazing. Congratulations again!
Congratulations, Ben!! That's a treasure. Even if it didn't work, that's a Major Award--certainly the "soft, warm glow of electric sex in the window!"
I love the "Compact" statement on the sticker. It only weighs, like, what, 350 pounds?
That's so amazing. Congratulations again!
Parts Machine?
I'm willing to bet you'd have half the group drive/fly out, drag you out of your house and nail you to the cross if that beauty ended up as a parts machine
So, is there any reason why you haven't hooked up some water and plugged that baby in to see what happens? GO FOR IT!!!!
I'm willing to bet you'd have half the group drive/fly out, drag you out of your house and nail you to the cross if that beauty ended up as a parts machine
So, is there any reason why you haven't hooked up some water and plugged that baby in to see what happens? GO FOR IT!!!!
***Clapping***
Wow, that is just gorgeous Ben! Congratulations. It really looks amazing.
Wow, that is just gorgeous Ben! Congratulations. It really looks amazing.
I'm speechless!
(Well, almost).
What a wonderful save, Ben.
EN-freaking-JOY!
Lawrence/Maytagbear
(Well, almost).
What a wonderful save, Ben.
EN-freaking-JOY!
Lawrence/Maytagbear
Maytag!
Congratulations Ben - I wish they made combos like this today.
Best Wishes,
Peter
Congratulations Ben - I wish they made combos like this today.
Best Wishes,
Peter
Gorgeaus Ben
Absolutely gorgeaus Ben
And so mint!!
Cheers
Leon
Absolutely gorgeaus Ben
And so mint!!
Cheers
Leon
Oh yeah, the moment I saw that I knew it was no donor machine! That is a fantastic find! Congratulations!
christfr
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really a good lookin machine congrats on a great find
There was a gas drying/vented version, but not produced as long as the electric; introduced after the electric.
It had a good condenser with a spray of water introduced into the blower housing, similar to their water dryers. It was a more efficient dryer than those that condensed by just running a sheet of water down the inside of the tank.
The water heater did not use a separate element; it just turned on the dry heater (Calrod-type element located in the upper area between inner and outer tubs) during wash, like the first GE combo. When John used the water heater in his with work uniforms treated with Spray & Wash, the petroleum distilates would produce a smokey haze in the upper part of the drum.
One design flaw with the machine is that the plastic baffles are screwed in from the outside of the drum so if one breaks, the tub has to be pulled to correctly install a new one.
It had a good condenser with a spray of water introduced into the blower housing, similar to their water dryers. It was a more efficient dryer than those that condensed by just running a sheet of water down the inside of the tank.
The water heater did not use a separate element; it just turned on the dry heater (Calrod-type element located in the upper area between inner and outer tubs) during wash, like the first GE combo. When John used the water heater in his with work uniforms treated with Spray & Wash, the petroleum distilates would produce a smokey haze in the upper part of the drum.
One design flaw with the machine is that the plastic baffles are screwed in from the outside of the drum so if one breaks, the tub has to be pulled to correctly install a new one.
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