It has the divider above the timer. C/L Chicago area
Maytag DG 806?
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bpetersxx
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I'd love that
It almost matches my 806s washer
It almost matches my 806s washer
bobbyderegis
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Dial and knob is identical to the 606 models, with the exception of the very early 806, which had an illuminated dial. They should be fairly easy to find.
Bobby in Boston
Bobby in Boston
I have the matching avocado 806 dryer. Gas model, reasonably priced!
mistereric
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Put a stamp on it and send it to NJ. Its a perfect match for my A806!
That would take a LOT of stamps.....
a few points about the gas HOH
If you want to spend lots of time savoring the clothes drying experience, go for a gas HOH dryer; they are slow. The 18,000 BTU burner is crammed into the lower front of the cabinet so the HOH effect is not quite as good as in the electric models with the heating element in a circular pattern. It can't be a higher BTU burner because of its proximity to the felt seals and the holes around the door that let the heated air into the drum. You have to be careful about keeping the load size down, too. If tumbling room gets too reduced as the clothes dry, they press up against the inlet holes. When you are lucky, this trips the high limit thermostat. If the fabrics are heat sensitive, they can scorch. While the same damage can happen to things pressed against the back of the drum of older GE and WH dryers, their drums were a little larger to begin with.
You will also want to replace the standing pilot with an electric ignition system, something Maytag eliminated when they went to the HOH design. If the pilot has been burning for many years, the inside of the cabinet is going to be a mess also, often with the insulation on the wiring having been turned sticky by the by-products of the burning pilot which are not pulled out by the fan when the dryer is not in operation.
Keep the vent short and the lint screen clean. Reduced air flow can cause the heat above the burner to char the felt sealing at the front of the drum.
If you want to spend lots of time savoring the clothes drying experience, go for a gas HOH dryer; they are slow. The 18,000 BTU burner is crammed into the lower front of the cabinet so the HOH effect is not quite as good as in the electric models with the heating element in a circular pattern. It can't be a higher BTU burner because of its proximity to the felt seals and the holes around the door that let the heated air into the drum. You have to be careful about keeping the load size down, too. If tumbling room gets too reduced as the clothes dry, they press up against the inlet holes. When you are lucky, this trips the high limit thermostat. If the fabrics are heat sensitive, they can scorch. While the same damage can happen to things pressed against the back of the drum of older GE and WH dryers, their drums were a little larger to begin with.
You will also want to replace the standing pilot with an electric ignition system, something Maytag eliminated when they went to the HOH design. If the pilot has been burning for many years, the inside of the cabinet is going to be a mess also, often with the insulation on the wiring having been turned sticky by the by-products of the burning pilot which are not pulled out by the fan when the dryer is not in operation.
Keep the vent short and the lint screen clean. Reduced air flow can cause the heat above the burner to char the felt sealing at the front of the drum.
Tom....
I'm glad you took the time to explain this. I just hooked up a DG306 that I saved from the crusher and found it took FOREVER to the dry a load of clothes during the test period. I though it was a weak thermostat (it was the original 40 year old one) and replaced it. No change. I'll make sure and pass down your info to the next owner. Thanks!
I'm glad you took the time to explain this. I just hooked up a DG306 that I saved from the crusher and found it took FOREVER to the dry a load of clothes during the test period. I though it was a weak thermostat (it was the original 40 year old one) and replaced it. No change. I'll make sure and pass down your info to the next owner. Thanks!
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