Maytag HOH DE806

[wasabiboys]

Hi there,

I have been reading thru this forum to find info so I figured I might as well ask. I have inherited an electric DE806 Maytag. The things rules, runs great. Serviced it with new belts and whatnot.

Recently, when i go to start the machine I push in the button as usual and it will not stay on. I did some checking figured it was the switch so I purchased one on e bay and of course does the exact some thing. Either the switch I purchased was ng or something else is the matter.

Any ideas out there. I really do not want to dump this machine. its a beast and so quiet.

Many thanks

Chris

 

[combo52]

Hi Chris, How long does it run when you push the control in ?

 

Just till you release the knob or 10-15 seconds ?

 

John L.

 

[wasabiboys]

button

it will run as long as I hold in the button. once released thats it off

 

[combo52]

Probably a bad centrifugal switch in the motor.

 

John

 

[lowefficiency]

Which switch did you purchase and replace? The one behind the knob?
Those are hard to find, and several people here were looking for one a while back. So if you still have your old switch, you might consider selling it.

 

[wasabiboys]

switch

correct the one behind the button. if John is correct then this machine more than likely is toast I cant get that deep into it

 

[qsd-dan]

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if John is correct then this machine more than likely is toast I cant get that deep into it

 

It just needs a new motor. Replacement is simpler than a SOH and <span style="text-decoration: underline;">MUCH</span> simpler than a Whirlpool/Kenmore.

 

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[moparman]

The motor should be a very simple fix, especially if you swap it with another maytag dryer motor. One bolt, two clamps and half a dozen color coded wires. I've removed mine a few times, very easy fix. Any competent motor repair place should be able to fix it fairly easily

 

[juliegott]

Hey Chris,
I am looking for the control switch if you want to sell your old one.

 

[sprog]

encouragement

Hi Chris,
Keep the faith.
These machines yield to the power of the collective mind here on AWORG.
Cheers,
Chris (also from Boston)

 

[qsd-dan]

 

I am looking for the control switch if you want to sell your old one.

 

Expensive, but it's new.

 

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