judyk
Member
Can someone identify this machine and if it's any good. I'm wondering how old it is and if it's any good. Thanks
Maytag ID?
- Thread starter judyk
- Start date
Help Support :
Looks like an A482.
mrb627
Well-known member
Generally....
These are very highly regarded machines.
Easy to repair and last a long time.
A guess would be 1980-1984ish...
Someone better in the know can confirm.
Malcolm
These are very highly regarded machines.
Easy to repair and last a long time.
A guess would be 1980-1984ish...
Someone better in the know can confirm.
Malcolm
Probably early '80s. I don't know the model number, but there are no buttons for speed options so it's probably not equivalent to an 806 in that regard. I presume wash and spin speeds would be determined by the cycle selection, and couldn't be changed -- if it's even a two-speed machine.
The experts here will be able to give more detailed information on model number and performance.
The experts here will be able to give more detailed information on model number and performance.
That is the same model but slightly newer than my 1984 LA511. It is a extra large capacity single speed Fabric-Matic. Probably one of the best ones you will find, a real workhorse that will last forever. Only repair ever needed on mine in 33 years was a new motor coupling.
toploader55
Well-known member
This is a FabriMatic. One speed.
Delicate/Knit/PP are intermittent agitate then pause.
This was Maytag's answer to Delicate without using a 2 speed motor
I had a set almost exactly like this and regret selling them. They were from a summer home on the Cape and were only used 4 months a year.
It would be worth your while to look at the set I posted in your other thread that's on the Cape.
These are almost indestructible and parts are still available. If I had the room to store a set, I would scoop these.
It would be roughly 3 hours one way to score a nice set. You can always get a 806 when it comes around. But these are nice...
https://capecod.craigslist.org/app/5965003777.html
Delicate/Knit/PP are intermittent agitate then pause.
This was Maytag's answer to Delicate without using a 2 speed motor
I had a set almost exactly like this and regret selling them. They were from a summer home on the Cape and were only used 4 months a year.
It would be worth your while to look at the set I posted in your other thread that's on the Cape.
These are almost indestructible and parts are still available. If I had the room to store a set, I would scoop these.
It would be roughly 3 hours one way to score a nice set. You can always get a 806 when it comes around. But these are nice...
https://capecod.craigslist.org/app/5965003777.html
judyk
Member
Toploader 55, Do you know the dimension (width) on these? I would like to get them, but I have to think about it - I'll need to find a truck, then help...Thanks!
vintagekenmore
Well-known member
JudyK if you can or are able, look on top of the control panel, the model number and serial number are located up there...that is almost identical to my A412 except mine is not a Fabric Matic and my timer dial is shaded differently than this one. If you can score this...DO IT........I love mine, I wouldnt get rid of it for anything!!
They are 28 1/2" on dryer and 25 1/2" width on washer. Depth is 25 1/2". Get them if you can and hopefully you will be just as satisfied as I am after all these years.
1984-1990. A482. Contractor model.
The 5 starting the model number always meant Fabric-Matic in these years with a delicate intermittent cycle one speed motor. Higher the start of the model number meant 2 speed and more buttons to push. But all the same design from cheapest to the absolute best. They used to be the same build the entire line, unfortunately not now.
judyk
Member
TopLoader55,
Thanks for the link again. I'm still getting my bearings with washers/dryers. I've had BAD luck with digital ones, as my friend did too. I tried finding an older one, but it's hard and not knowing the different models.
I wrote to the woman, and this is what she replied: "They were in the house when we bought it. They are app. 20 yrs old but previous owners were snowbirds. We have replaced the heating unit in the dryer. Have not had any trouble with washer. "
I have to figure out a way to get a truck, and some help on this end, so I've got to noodle on it a bit. If anyone on here lives in MA and wants to make an extra $100 for delivery, let me know. Its anywhere between a 2-1/2 or 3 hour ride each way.
Thanks for the link again. I'm still getting my bearings with washers/dryers. I've had BAD luck with digital ones, as my friend did too. I tried finding an older one, but it's hard and not knowing the different models.
I wrote to the woman, and this is what she replied: "They were in the house when we bought it. They are app. 20 yrs old but previous owners were snowbirds. We have replaced the heating unit in the dryer. Have not had any trouble with washer. "
I have to figure out a way to get a truck, and some help on this end, so I've got to noodle on it a bit. If anyone on here lives in MA and wants to make an extra $100 for delivery, let me know. Its anywhere between a 2-1/2 or 3 hour ride each way.
Great washers------- right up until the Orbital's arrived in the early 90's with the modified Power-Fin.
I was not too impressed with the combination of limited rollover and a 90 second rinse. When rinsing a full load in an Extra-Capacity machine, the clothes rarely had a chance to roll once. Never had a problem with the standard Power-Fin.
Personally, I would not consider an Orbital.
IMO unless you wash a lot of delicate items, you probably won't miss a Two-Speed. The Fabric-Matics were just fine.
I was not too impressed with the combination of limited rollover and a 90 second rinse. When rinsing a full load in an Extra-Capacity machine, the clothes rarely had a chance to roll once. Never had a problem with the standard Power-Fin.
Personally, I would not consider an Orbital.
IMO unless you wash a lot of delicate items, you probably won't miss a Two-Speed. The Fabric-Matics were just fine.
norgeway
Well-known member
Ibought a similar set
When my old Kenmores both died..You can bet the Tags will NOT be here long, the dryer is ok but very slow compared to the Kenmore , the washer is just like every Maytag I ever had any dealings with, it walks all over the place and nothing helps, I would GLADLY trade you my Maytag set for some old belt drive Kenmores.
When my old Kenmores both died..You can bet the Tags will NOT be here long, the dryer is ok but very slow compared to the Kenmore , the washer is just like every Maytag I ever had any dealings with, it walks all over the place and nothing helps, I would GLADLY trade you my Maytag set for some old belt drive Kenmores.
Hans, if you guys are up for the drive these look pretty good:
www.automaticwasher.org
Dual Action On The Prairie
These don't pop up that often anymore, looks like a clean, low mileage set. We even have panel closeups and money shots! http://grandisland.craigslist.org/app/5953664903.html
www.automaticwasher.org
Something doesn't seem right
Wow Hans, this is the first I've ever heard of a walking Maytag of this or CD vintage. My experience has been that they weigh a ton and are hard to budge even when you want to move them.
I agree though, that belt drive Kenmores are capable and reliable machines and worth considering.
Wow Hans, this is the first I've ever heard of a walking Maytag of this or CD vintage. My experience has been that they weigh a ton and are hard to budge even when you want to move them.
I agree though, that belt drive Kenmores are capable and reliable machines and worth considering.
She doesn't want to drive to Indiana, she sure ain't driving to Nebraska....
Maytags That Walk
We get far more service calls every year on these good old two belt helical drive MTs because they walk than all other washers combined.
These washers are too narrow have no self-leveling feet and an unsophisticated suspension system, if it wasn't for fact that they were about the only washer built in the last 40 years that had a spin cut off switch these washers would have done more damage than the new exploding Samsung's.
We get far more service calls every year on these good old two belt helical drive MTs because they walk than all other washers combined.
These washers are too narrow have no self-leveling feet and an unsophisticated suspension system, if it wasn't for fact that they were about the only washer built in the last 40 years that had a spin cut off switch these washers would have done more damage than the new exploding Samsung's.
The only washers I've seen walk when properly leveled on a good solid floor were GE Filter-Flo washers. My Maytag A606 has never moved an inch.
