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Maytag Neptune dryer restoration
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These days, the only Maytag product that has a direct connection to Frederick L. Maytag is Maytag Blue Cheese. It's really good stuff, if you're a fan of the stinky cheeses. I think it's a 4th generation Maytag family member(s) that runs that operation.
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I think any real Maytag - meaning designed and manufactured in-house is worthy of restoration.
The story of how Maytag went down the tubes will be referenced in undergrad and MBA business textbooks as an example of how not to run a company for years to come.
I think any real Maytag - meaning designed and manufactured in-house is worthy of restoration.
The story of how Maytag went down the tubes will be referenced in undergrad and MBA business textbooks as an example of how not to run a company for years to come.
Neptune - The Brand Name/Line That Killed Maytag
Or at least helped it along to it's demise as an independent company.
Shame Maytag dropped the ball with Neptune washing machines and such when they first came out. With proper seasoning and working out of the quirks they would have had a winner on their hands. But no, by the time all the bad press had gotten out persons wouldn't touch them or much else made by Maytag with a barge pole.
Or at least helped it along to it's demise as an independent company.
Shame Maytag dropped the ball with Neptune washing machines and such when they first came out. With proper seasoning and working out of the quirks they would have had a winner on their hands. But no, by the time all the bad press had gotten out persons wouldn't touch them or much else made by Maytag with a barge pole.
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If all Maytag did wrong were to send the less-than-fully-baked Neptune to market, they would have survived.
The Ralph Hake era and acquisition of Amana set the failure into motion, not the Neptune.
If all Maytag did wrong were to send the less-than-fully-baked Neptune to market, they would have survived.
The Ralph Hake era and acquisition of Amana set the failure into motion, not the Neptune.
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It's funny, everyone remembers the great Maytag debacle known as "Neptune", but rarely do you hear people mention Whirlpool's great experiment and failure, "Calypso." Had it not been for the financial collapse of 2008, Maytag may have been able to rebound to it's former glory.
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Many a farm woman would agree with you Iowegian, since many weren't connected to the grid yet. It was equipped with the single cylinder Hit-n-miss 2-stroke engine, there is also a 2 cylinder version of the engine.
When the apocalypse comes, those things are going to be great to have around.
But really, Maytag did address all of those issues with new and improved parts and there hasn't been a need for any revisions to those or any other parts, so in essence, with the exception of the wax motor, all manufacturers have trouble with mold and bearing wear. Maytag's' may just have been first to come to light.
When the apocalypse comes, those things are going to be great to have around.
But really, Maytag did address all of those issues with new and improved parts and there hasn't been a need for any revisions to those or any other parts, so in essence, with the exception of the wax motor, all manufacturers have trouble with mold and bearing wear. Maytag's' may just have been first to come to light.
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2 cylinder engine.
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Does anyone have their Neptune's on the riser? Do you like it? Just trying to weigh the pro's and con's of adding one, considering the factory riser doesn't add any storage. Your comments would be greatly appreciated.
The risers are a nice feature....but doesn't take it up all that high, and then again, theres no storage.....on a side note, I would need four of them to equal out....
wonder if they would fit on another pedestal with drawers...or build your own custom platform....
wonder if they would fit on another pedestal with drawers...or build your own custom platform....
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Neptune Risers
I like the one-piece riser(that is one piece , right?)
It's a matter of 1) How tall are you and do these risers help with adding/removing articles to be washed/dryed?
and 2) whether you need storage.
I really like the way it looks right there, and un-related, I think all the appliances should be generously lit with the LED's like they do with refrigerators, now.
I like the one-piece riser(that is one piece , right?)
It's a matter of 1) How tall are you and do these risers help with adding/removing articles to be washed/dryed?
and 2) whether you need storage.
I really like the way it looks right there, and un-related, I think all the appliances should be generously lit with the LED's like they do with refrigerators, now.
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Maytag Part #MAL2000AXW
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.Looks pretty heavy gauge welded metal.
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Interesting thing about these FL machines.......and were going way back to when Westinghouse and Bendix machines were in production....you have to take on several factors as to why the change to add risers.....first of all, until F&P came out with a TL dryer, ALL dryers were front load, no one ever complained about stooping over and bending to load machines, now its all the rage of a FL washer is making it difficult to handle.....WHY?
and kicking myself for missing my calling.....1995, had major surgery on my stomach, and could not bend and stoop at the same time, having just got a Limited Kenmore pair, I built a platform raising the dryer 12 inches, made all the difference in the world....who knew it would take off on FL pairs....
even dishwashers are being installed on pedestals in custom kitchens......
although Alex, I am considering building a platform all the way across for my Neptunes....but more along the lines of 12 inches high, and maybe even rope lights under the overhang for effect.....keep the ideas comming....
and kicking myself for missing my calling.....1995, had major surgery on my stomach, and could not bend and stoop at the same time, having just got a Limited Kenmore pair, I built a platform raising the dryer 12 inches, made all the difference in the world....who knew it would take off on FL pairs....
even dishwashers are being installed on pedestals in custom kitchens......
although Alex, I am considering building a platform all the way across for my Neptunes....but more along the lines of 12 inches high, and maybe even rope lights under the overhang for effect.....keep the ideas comming....
tecnopolis
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This rise also reminds me of the Originals Westinghouse laundry pair.
