Maytag DG606 woes

[tazz]

I picked up this dryer a few months ago from cl with the understanding that it ran but wasn't heating. It came with the matching washer both in avacodo. Well today I finally finished putting in my gas line for the dryer and decided to give it a shot. I guess you know what happened...... Nothing... Well it hummed for a second then nothing. The motor is just about seized along with the drum, the only thing that turns nicely is the idler pully. Not to mention the corrosion but WOW, must have been in a very damp basement. I guess I have my work cut out for me if I want to get this thing running or I guess I could keep looking.

 

[maytag85]

If the motor doesn't engage, then the gas valve won't engage. Sounds like there is a issue with the motor.

 

[tazz]

I would say that is correct. I'm going to have to disassemble this thing completely. I'll try to clean and lube the motor, if that doesn't work there's a shop down the road that can repair it for me and there not too expensive, I bring all my motor work to them. I'm going to have to pull the control panel apart and get rid of all that corrosion too. I think it will be more labor intensive than anything else. Couple cans of gray paint too.

 

[combo52]

Corroded MT HOH Gas Dryer

Between the damage from the constant burning pilot light and a VERY damp basement you may be better off with another dryer.

The welded GE motor in this dryer is not repairable, I would look for another motor.

John L.

 

[tazz]

Another thing that is going to need is the felt that goes around the drum at the front. I I don't even know where to source that from.

 

[tazz]

So if anyone knows of a DG606 or higher like a DG806 for sale in my area and my area is pretty large cause I will travel I would appreciate it if you would let me know.

 

[tazz]

So it looks like I can find a motor no problem and for not much money. I will still go to my guy, I'm sure he'll have one for me also. The bigger problem is trying to find that big felt seal for the front of the drum. I got the whole thing torn down and the rust isn't all that bad, more surface rust than anything. If I decide to keep it and move forward a wire brush and a couple of gray spray bombs will definitely make it look like new. I'm also going to paint the cabinet white.

 

[beekeyknee]

I hate to rain on your parade but it’s really hard to find those front seals for the gas HOH. The bottom part of the cabinet can be repainted but the porcelain top is so slick it’s hard to get paint to stick.

 

[tazz]

Could that front seal be made as in could I make it

 

[combo52]

Front Seals For Gas HOH Dryers are hard to find, but they are easy to make if you are handy.

 

You could do much better getting and electric HOH dryer and using the parts from yours to make a gas dryer, hopefully you could even find a white HOH electric dryer then you would only have to paint the cabinet front panel to have a good condition gas one.

 

John L.

 

[gansky1]

Your enthusiasm for a Maytag dryer is good to see. For some, the best part of getting a new (blank) is making it at least functional. Check with McMaster Carr for a suitable replacement felt, I'm sure some here can help pick a substitute. New belts for this are easy to find online or at a well endowed hardware store. Electronic control units for HOH dryers show up on eBay, if you need one.

The HOH isn't a bad dryer, I've known some that were beloved by their users for many years. Fix it, use it, enjoy it - have your fling. Then find a nice Kenmore and settle down. Just kidding, enjoy your dryer.  

 

 

[tazz]

So I just found a DE806 I think, it has the chrome around the top and the chrome divide on the control panel. Says it blows cold air and only wants 25 bucks for it. Could I convert this to gas with my parts or would it make a difference that it's a 806

 

[goatfarmer]

Basically the same as your 606, only the 806 has a lighted control panel, and some more chrome.

 

[tazz]

My ultimate goal is to have a matching set of 806's just like many others here

 

[tazz]

I've decided to to go ahead and rebuild this machine. I'm still looking for someone who can help me out on this journey with advice and help with sourcing some parts. There must be someone here who has experience with these gas HOH models that's done what I'm about to undertake. I've done some research here but don't see much for the gas model, I see a nice rebuild of a electric HOH that I can use some pointers on though.

 

[maytag85]

These Maytag Halo Of Heat dryers were built to last a lifetime. I know the gas Halo Of Heat dryers aren't as good as the electric versions, but they are better than modern dryers.

 

[tazz]

I've converted everything else in the house to gas, this is the final item left. My electric bill is out of site, this should bring it down a bunch.

 

[maytag85]

Even though the Maytag Halo Of Heat gas dryer uses a standing pilot, it is still cheaper than using a electric dryer.

 

[tazz]

In all honesty now that I have this machine pulled apart the rust isn't so bad, I'll get some more pics up soon.