Maytag Highlander

[waterwitch]

"When in Rome, do as the Romans..." Thanks to Kevin and David, I am the proud new owner of a Turquoise Maytag Highlander Clothes Dryer! This is going to be a learning experience I can assure you, being that I predominately dealt with Wringers prior. THANK YOU GUYS!

 

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Another view

Front

 

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Another view

Timer deletion plate

 

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Another view

"NOW we're cookin' with GAS!"

 

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Another View

Welcome to the FUTURE! So MODERN!

 

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Another view

I like "Speckled" tubs and drums

 

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Another view

Over all, this is in pretty clean condition!

 

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Is this normal?

There is a bell, but it seems that it was fixed not to ding... I did the "Damp dry" test and it shut off in less than a minute. It made a "Buzzer" sound, but didn't stop...

 

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Correction

It made the "Buzzer" sound when I REMOVED the paper-clip looking thing..

 

[d-jones]

Hi Anthony!

That dryer really photographs well. Thank you kindly for taking it off my hands and I sincerely hope it provides you with many years of reliable service. And before I forget, best of luck to you in tracking down the matching washer.

Now regarding that paper clip looking thing, I think it needs to be put back in place for the dryer to function properly. Unless I'm mistaken, it ties the slide switch(on the left in the photo) to the solenoid(the yellow thing on the right) allowing the solenoid to shut down the burner at the appropriate time during the drying process. I'm sure other people on this blog can explain it better than I can, but if I'm reading the service manual correctly it needs to be there.

 

[redcarpetdrew]

Yup. That link needs to be there. It connects the shut off solenoid to the control switch. The strike for the bell threads thru there so that when the solenoid activates and pulls the control switch slide over, it also strikes the bell. You should be able move the solenoid by hand to test the linkage as well as the bell strike travel. Without that link, the solenoid cannot move the switch slide and the dryer will. Ever shut off.

Nice looking dryer!

RCD

 

[waterwitch]

Dryer Model

I have been informed that this is a "SUPER-Highlander" with the model being "T DG502". What does the "T" stand for? And when looking for the proper washer for it, will it need to be a "DG502" as well? Thanks for the information Kevin, I can't thank you enough

 

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David

Thank you again David. I think what I will do is run the access door down to a paint shop, and have the color matched. Wonder how good there are at really getting a perfect match on colors. And from what I learned, once I do get some paint, they sell this little apparatus that will be able to spray the paint on.

 

[rp2813]

Anthony, "DG" = Dryer, Gas.

 

The matching washer may end in 502 but the model number may start with an "A"

 

Experts here can advise.

 

That's an interesting transitional model with the knob on the door instead of a handle.  And it's beautiful, btw.  Best dryer I ever owned was an electronic control Maytag about 10 years newer than yours.  The striker for the bell was gone on mine.  I improvised and found a sheet metal screw to secure in place of the striker and the bell worked from that point on.

 

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Ralph-

Thanks! The information plate where it say's model reads; "T DG502" Does the "T" mean anything?

 

[alr2903]

Does T= turquoise?   Nice Tag dryer.  alr

 

[cmlrobison]

Gorgeous!

It sure does photograph well!

 

[combo52]

MT TDG502 Dryer

WOW the outside is in good shape, someone really babied that dryer, congratulations on a rare find., The T in the model # is for turquoise, the exact matching washer would be a TA502 or a TA502S if it has the California Water Resources Board Required Suds-Saver, LOL. Your best chance at getting a matching washer may be to get a white one and have it painted.

 

If you want to put this dryer into regular use it should be gone over fairly completely mechanically, and cleaned and lubricated. The parts that usually would need replacement are belts, motor pulley and the front felt seals that are around the inlet shroud and other parts as needed. I did a gas HOH dryer a year ago and just completed a DE750 electric model, I do have some extra parts around if you need them, Good Luck , John.

 

[mistereric]

Love it! What a handsome machine.