John told me last night about a customer who has some narrow 26 inch space for a washer. A 70s Maytag is in there now, but it is beyond repairing so she just wanted a new Maytag. After lots of calling around, he has reached the conclusion that there is no Dependable Care machine in stock any place in our area, nor do any of the wholesalers have any. This just might be the last call, the final roundup, the genuine Maytag washer's swan song. Has anyone heard a fat lady singing? That would make it just about official. Sad. I wonder how long parts are going to be available. It's already been years since you could buy the old-style transmission. Imagine not being able to restore a Maytag washer because parts were not available! What a world. What a world.
Maytag Dependable Care Washers Extinct
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The LAV model is still on the website at Maytag.com - Pete just ordered one from a dealer, did John try to order one and couldn't get it?
Stock up on the Maytag parts!
Stock up on the Maytag parts!
Link to the Dependable Care model
runematic
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They are still available. I'm not sure about wholesalers, I buy directly from WP. My local RDC has close to 300 in stock with more on the way. I did see a model transition chart that showed the model going awaysometime around Feb but did not list an exact date. What a shame.
oxydolfan1
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I would rather buy this particular model than any of the other toploading machines offered now (except perhaps the Fisher & Paykel)....
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Re: Maytag Dependable Care Washer:
I just saw a Dependable Care Washer at a local Appliance Dealer on Wednesday. It is just like the one that they advertise on the Maytag Site and the Model Number is: LAV3600A, according to the Maytag Site Model listed. There wasn't anyone around the Sales Floor at the time that I was looking around to see what else they had new, since I was last there earlier last year, so I couldn't ask if they had some in Stock, or if they could still order any for Customers. I will be going back there into the area soon, so I will check to see what they say.
Peace and Cheers, Steve
SactoTeddyBear...
I just saw a Dependable Care Washer at a local Appliance Dealer on Wednesday. It is just like the one that they advertise on the Maytag Site and the Model Number is: LAV3600A, according to the Maytag Site Model listed. There wasn't anyone around the Sales Floor at the time that I was looking around to see what else they had new, since I was last there earlier last year, so I couldn't ask if they had some in Stock, or if they could still order any for Customers. I will be going back there into the area soon, so I will check to see what they say.
Peace and Cheers, Steve
SactoTeddyBear...
John did some further looking and did find the one model available. I am sorry to have needlessly alarmed everyone. The little Samsung made compact front loader is no longer being made for Maytag so it's just what's in inventory. I want to find one of those on a clearance sale cheap. They have a pair on the floor at EXPO, but I don't recall seeing them at HD last time I was there. It sure looks like a better machine than that sad WP compact front load washer. Has anyone used the little Maytag?
Just got one a couple months ago
I was worried about them becoming extinct.
I was worried about them becoming extinct.
runematic
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That little FL (MAH2400AWW) is a nice washer. I only sold a few of 'em but the feedback has been extremely positive. I had sold a pair to an older couple. They were so pleased with the washer that they baked us cookies! I love customers like that. I just checked Maytag's inventory on these. It's still pretty heavy. I didn't see any discounts being taken off the wholesale price yet.
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LAV3600A
Does anyone know if the LAV3600 has a metal porcelain coated outer tub or is it now made of plastic?
Does anyone know if the LAV3600 has a metal porcelain coated outer tub or is it now made of plastic?
LAV3600A
Does anyone know if the LAV3600 has a metal porcelain coated outer tub or is it now made of plastic?
Here is a pic of mine:
Does anyone know if the LAV3600 has a metal porcelain coated outer tub or is it now made of plastic?
Here is a pic of mine:
That be porcelain.
Gary
Love your new Maytag washer. The only thing I would miss is
the choice of a warm rinse. That is so cool to see how close
they are to the old center dial machines inside the cabinet.
Thanks for the photos.
Patrick
Love your new Maytag washer. The only thing I would miss is
the choice of a warm rinse. That is so cool to see how close
they are to the old center dial machines inside the cabinet.
Thanks for the photos.
Patrick
That model should be around for a while. The coin-op machines are still available and the plan is to keep them around for a while longer.
Patrick
It was my pleasure to show and tell......
Glad you enjoyed.
It was my pleasure to show and tell......
Glad you enjoyed.
oxydolfan1
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No need to be shy...
Here's one on eBay. This is the previous model (LAT3600). I think this one still has the warm rinse option.
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oxydolfan1
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Wow, that's only halfway out on the island, by the ferry....
I think this one still has the warm rinse option.
What are the advantages to using a warm rinse? Have always used cold rinse.
What are the advantages to using a warm rinse? Have always used cold rinse.
