maytag master vs. maytag commander question?

[dryclean1]

I have a maytag master which was my first vintage washer in my collection. after I started learning about maytags I found out that maytag made their wringer line until 1983. I learned a few things from the web site maytag evolution about the three wringer models, the master,the commander and the cheiftain. they all came out in 1939. the time line says that the commander was the cousin to the master,but with a much larger heavy duty wash tub. I have been wanting a commander for my collection ever since I bought the master. can anyone tell me is the tub really much larger than the tub of the master? thanks Bill

 

[abcomatic]

Bill

HI Bill, I have both a master and commander washer. I was under the impression that the differences in those machines is as follows: Master: square aluminum tub and attached lid. Commander: square porcelain tub and detached lid. Both of these machines have the same sized tub. Gary

 

[mr-maytag]

That's right, Gary. If I remember correctly, both the E (Master) and the J (Commander) hold 18 gallons. I believe the N was 16. Do you have a preference for either model? I guess I'd have to say I like them equally, for different reasons.

 

[tomturbomatic]

The water is supposed to stay hotter longer in the "insulated" tub of the Master, but you have to be more careful in caring for its aluminum tub to avoid pitting and darkening. Having the hinged lid is sure better for keeping the floor free from drips like you get from hanging the Commander's lid on the side of the machine, but it is hard to keep the floor entirely dry when using a wringer; things just happen.

 

[mr-maytag]

I agree on all counts, Tom. I would also say I think the water does indeed stay hotter in the Master than the Commander - I think aside from the tub being "insulated," the more open tub probably also contributes to the Commander cooling down faster.

 

[alr2903]

NTGOT, the open, hinged lid on the Commander is a handy place to drain most of the water from clothing you do not want to crease in the wringer. Nice little channels at the hinge points to let the water drip back into the tub. -A

 

[mr-maytag]

What's NTGOT?

 

[polkanut]

NTGOT=Not To Go Off Topic

 

[tomturbomatic]

The first Master I saw was the machine owned by my mother's mother. I was confused because I could see that it had a "roller water remover," but the hinged lid made me think of an automatic.

The wonderful thing about all of these models was the beautiful, smooth sound of the transmission. It would be a soothing sound to hear as you fall asleep.

 

[e2l-arry]

I agree with the confusion Tomturbomatic expresses about the hinged top on the E2LP washers being an automatic. The other thing about to me as a kid, I associated a square machine with being Automatic while wringers were round. Most anyway. Speed Queen, Kenmores, GE, even Maytag N's were round.