IIRC Maytag only had a spray rinse between the wash and deep-rinse, in its center-dial hey-day (sp?).
Maytag Dependable Care
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partscounterman
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I'm still laughing...
about the name for the yet to be seen whirlpool built maytags
The "Shredtag"
Hee-hee!
about the name for the yet to be seen whirlpool built maytags
The "Shredtag"
Hee-hee!
I have a Maytag Dependable Care
from 1997, and have been very happy with it.
Mine has two spray rinses, one before the deep rinse, and one after it.
Lawrence/Maytagbear
from 1997, and have been very happy with it.
Mine has two spray rinses, one before the deep rinse, and one after it.
Lawrence/Maytagbear
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My Maytag Dependable Care is not 100 percent dependable!
Gary:
I hate to be a sour apple in the group, but I'm not thrilled with my dependable care (1997). Mine is a supercapacity, but it doesn't do a very good job of washing jeans. The pair of jeans on the top stays on top -- poor turnover for heavy items like jeans. You can overload them, but they won't clean.
Also don't get too excited about the spray rinses. Mine has two 8 second spray rinses. One before the deep rinse, one after. But if you have large load, don't plan on the spray rinse covering all the items. Water only covers about the bottom third items in the machine.
I'm not trying to be a "downer," but I wouldn't buy another one if it were me.
Gary:
I hate to be a sour apple in the group, but I'm not thrilled with my dependable care (1997). Mine is a supercapacity, but it doesn't do a very good job of washing jeans. The pair of jeans on the top stays on top -- poor turnover for heavy items like jeans. You can overload them, but they won't clean.
Also don't get too excited about the spray rinses. Mine has two 8 second spray rinses. One before the deep rinse, one after. But if you have large load, don't plan on the spray rinse covering all the items. Water only covers about the bottom third items in the machine.
I'm not trying to be a "downer," but I wouldn't buy another one if it were me.
Speed Queen only does a partial drain before rinse? Now that deserves a slap. Let me guess, the theory is that it removes the heavier than water soils that have settled to the bottom of the outer tub during wash, so that makes the clothes clean. I can only imagine what a load would smell like when fabric softener is added, or g-d forbid, a dryer sheet is used - blech!
I always thought the Dependable cares I've had - a '98 model I used exclusively for 3 years - did a great job. I almost never wash jeans by themselves, mixing different weights of fabrics usually gave/gives better results for me - in most any washer.
I always thought the Dependable cares I've had - a '98 model I used exclusively for 3 years - did a great job. I almost never wash jeans by themselves, mixing different weights of fabrics usually gave/gives better results for me - in most any washer.
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Partial drain/refill
Wait, isn't that called a cooldown? ;-)
Wait, isn't that called a cooldown? ;-)
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Otherwise, that is just REPULSIVE. One thing if it does it on Permanent Press, that I can understand, but for your whites as well? I don't think so...can you imagine partially rinsing, ummm, *heavily soiled* items in 1/2 the s**twater they were washed in? Ewwwwww!
Partial drain, no spin, then one deep rinse rinse and final spin??? That's ... ______________.
cehalstead
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I have a Dependable Care from '97, too
and was very happy with it. Great capacity, and unless overloaded, it had great turnover. I solved the jeans problem by washing no more than 6 pairs on super water level. However, last winter, I bought an '87 Power Fin. I was amazed to find that the capacity was the same and it had far superior rinsing ability (90 seconds of spray after the wash and before the deep rinse while spinning and a 90 second deep rinse). After watching many loads wash in both machines, I determined the turnover was just as good in the PowerFin, maybe better. But I do think the '97 Dependable Care (and it is just like the one still sold mentioned earlier in this thread) is one of the best modern toploaders on the market.
and was very happy with it. Great capacity, and unless overloaded, it had great turnover. I solved the jeans problem by washing no more than 6 pairs on super water level. However, last winter, I bought an '87 Power Fin. I was amazed to find that the capacity was the same and it had far superior rinsing ability (90 seconds of spray after the wash and before the deep rinse while spinning and a 90 second deep rinse). After watching many loads wash in both machines, I determined the turnover was just as good in the PowerFin, maybe better. But I do think the '97 Dependable Care (and it is just like the one still sold mentioned earlier in this thread) is one of the best modern toploaders on the market.
What other choice?
This is my "Dependable Care" with matching dryer. When I got this set, I think in 1998 or maybe 2000, it was branded Performa. I questioned the dealer, and he assured me that it was made in Newton. The other models available at the time were "Atlantis" and were more expensive. The dealer said this was a better machine. My only question was "Does it spin full of water?". He said it did. I wanted that feature having owned a 1980 Maytag and also many years ago, a Maytag AMP, both of which did a spin drain. I wanted this feature because it's fun to watch, although not as fun as a Unimatic going into a spin, that really has no equal, it's almost a physical rush to me!!
Yes, this has the notorious short spray rinse after the wash and rinse. I think they did that to save energy on the "energy guide". Not like the Kenmore I had that had about 8 spray rinses. That's one reason I always use the second rinse feature. This has one less knob, because the speed selection is handled with the timer know, slow for delicate.
But, how many other choices are there for a more or less traditional TL machine?
Martin
This is my "Dependable Care" with matching dryer. When I got this set, I think in 1998 or maybe 2000, it was branded Performa. I questioned the dealer, and he assured me that it was made in Newton. The other models available at the time were "Atlantis" and were more expensive. The dealer said this was a better machine. My only question was "Does it spin full of water?". He said it did. I wanted that feature having owned a 1980 Maytag and also many years ago, a Maytag AMP, both of which did a spin drain. I wanted this feature because it's fun to watch, although not as fun as a Unimatic going into a spin, that really has no equal, it's almost a physical rush to me!!
Yes, this has the notorious short spray rinse after the wash and rinse. I think they did that to save energy on the "energy guide". Not like the Kenmore I had that had about 8 spray rinses. That's one reason I always use the second rinse feature. This has one less knob, because the speed selection is handled with the timer know, slow for delicate.
But, how many other choices are there for a more or less traditional TL machine?
Martin
gmmcnair
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My mother still has the same Maytag that I bought in 1993...the same dependable care design. 13 years later, only one repair...they didn't get a wire firmly connected to the timer from the factory, and it was a warranty fix.
Turnover is not teriffic, but it's better than with my Fridgemore T/L laundry center. It has two spray rinses before going into the deep rinse. It cleans clothing well if not overloaded. However, overloading was never much of an issue because it has a decent tub capacity.
I love the machine, and I miss it. When I get the kitchen rearranged with room for a side by side, I will buy one in just about half a heartbeat. The best thing this side of the old Frigidaires or a Fedders Norge.
Turnover is not teriffic, but it's better than with my Fridgemore T/L laundry center. It has two spray rinses before going into the deep rinse. It cleans clothing well if not overloaded. However, overloading was never much of an issue because it has a decent tub capacity.
I love the machine, and I miss it. When I get the kitchen rearranged with room for a side by side, I will buy one in just about half a heartbeat. The best thing this side of the old Frigidaires or a Fedders Norge.
ordered... to be delivered!
gmmcnair
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Congratulations!!!!
IMHO...just about the best top loader still in production.
IMHO...just about the best top loader still in production.
I would still rather have an older, say 06 model. There should be dealers or reconditioners who sell them.
Peter, Do you ever remove the access panel or whatever on the top loaders in your 'mat that are oversudsed so much to hose out the residue on the baseplate?
Peter, Do you ever remove the access panel or whatever on the top loaders in your 'mat that are oversudsed so much to hose out the residue on the baseplate?
Yay!
The Dependable care is in. Now just making some room.
Should it be Neptune FL, Dependable Care TL and Neptune dryer?
Decisions, Decisions, Decisions
(KA rescue in the right foreground)
The Dependable care is in. Now just making some room.
Should it be Neptune FL, Dependable Care TL and Neptune dryer?
Decisions, Decisions, Decisions
(KA rescue in the right foreground)
Tom: Let sleeping dogs lie! There are more than enough things that go wrong in a laundromat (store, not Westinghouse) that removing the front panels to clean inside the machine is far, far down low on the list of things to do, so low you might say it isn't even on the list! Unjamming coin jams and keeping the Wascomat drains free of bra wires is a fulltime job in itself!
Gary--- Welcome to the "one TL and one FL washer" club! I love having both to play with; it's great fun. Looking forward to pics of your new TL. Oh, and only 20 years and it's a vintage machine!
And only 20 years and it's a vintage machine!
Or maybe
TL, FL, Dryer
Or maybe
TL, FL, Dryer
The Good The Bad and The Ugly
My grandparents came from Holland. Grandma bought a gas powered Maytag from a door to door salesman who delivered it on a horse drawn wagon. Mom got her mother's old Maytag after we got running water.
My mother had a Maytag automatic I purchased in 1972 that was replaced in 1997 when Ernst Hardware went out of business and mom bought the new one, an early plastic tub Performa for 137.00. The old Maytag was gifted to a neighbor. Both washers are still working. One repair on the 72, none on the 97. My mother also has the matching dryer, a Maytag side by side and a Maytag dishwasher. No repairs on any of them
I bought a set in 75, sold it when I moved to the midwest and bought another Maytag in 1979. Last model with a lighted panel before the design change. It still runs, with a daughter's friend. It did have a transmission overhaul in 93. I bought a new Atlantis in 2000. It had a timer replacement under recall, no cost. My ex wife still uses it, no repairs. I had the matching dryers, the first Maytag refrigerator ever sold in Washington state, multiple dishwashes, belt drive and modern, disposers and a Maytag stove. No problems.
My sister just bought a blue Maytag Legacy set, in July, for an amazing set price of $775.00. Stainless tub, autotemp controls, lighted drum in the dryer etc.
Gary, you are immaculate, follow manufacturers recommendations and nurture your appliances. You will be very happy and have no problems with your Maytag Dependable care washer.
Just read every post. For everone that has a bad Maytag experience 400 have a good one. 30 hate shredmores and thier relatives and a million swear by them.
1. Satisfaction is influenced by mind and soul of the participant.
2. Treating any appliance with repect and not stressing it's tolerance lays the foundation for satisfactory performance.
3. None of us are buying a "pig in a poke". Data and opinions abound.
4. There is just no 'splainin some folks.
Kelly
My grandparents came from Holland. Grandma bought a gas powered Maytag from a door to door salesman who delivered it on a horse drawn wagon. Mom got her mother's old Maytag after we got running water.
My mother had a Maytag automatic I purchased in 1972 that was replaced in 1997 when Ernst Hardware went out of business and mom bought the new one, an early plastic tub Performa for 137.00. The old Maytag was gifted to a neighbor. Both washers are still working. One repair on the 72, none on the 97. My mother also has the matching dryer, a Maytag side by side and a Maytag dishwasher. No repairs on any of them
I bought a set in 75, sold it when I moved to the midwest and bought another Maytag in 1979. Last model with a lighted panel before the design change. It still runs, with a daughter's friend. It did have a transmission overhaul in 93. I bought a new Atlantis in 2000. It had a timer replacement under recall, no cost. My ex wife still uses it, no repairs. I had the matching dryers, the first Maytag refrigerator ever sold in Washington state, multiple dishwashes, belt drive and modern, disposers and a Maytag stove. No problems.
My sister just bought a blue Maytag Legacy set, in July, for an amazing set price of $775.00. Stainless tub, autotemp controls, lighted drum in the dryer etc.
Gary, you are immaculate, follow manufacturers recommendations and nurture your appliances. You will be very happy and have no problems with your Maytag Dependable care washer.
Just read every post. For everone that has a bad Maytag experience 400 have a good one. 30 hate shredmores and thier relatives and a million swear by them.
1. Satisfaction is influenced by mind and soul of the participant.
2. Treating any appliance with repect and not stressing it's tolerance lays the foundation for satisfactory performance.
3. None of us are buying a "pig in a poke". Data and opinions abound.
4. There is just no 'splainin some folks.
Kelly
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a "pig in a poke". ? ~~
a "pig in a poke". ? ~~
