Maytag Question

[gadgetgary]

Found a Maytag in the local newspaper.....Called the owner and got this information:

Model#LAT8305
W-12

Can anyone tell me more about it?

 

[gansky1]

Sounds like it's a Dependable Care washer - did he say what age it is?

 

[gadgetgary]

Did he say what age it is?

About 10 yrs old......
Any idea what it would look like?

 

[gansky1]

Similar to this:

I had this model, or similar, bought new in 1998. Great washer.

 

[gadgetgary]

Greg

Thanks......Corkscrew agitator?

 

[washabear]

I had one somewhat like the one in the picture above, which I bought new in 1997. It did say Dependable Care on it. It was very good; I used it for 7 years and never had a problem with it. I think it did have a corkscrew agitator. The only thing I didn’t like about it was that it would shut off when it got out of balance, which I guess was a Maytag thing because I seem to remember my mother’s older ones doing that, too. I left it at my old house when I sold it. Thinking back, I suppose I should have brought it with me, but I figured it was probably loaded with mouse allergens, so I didn’t want to.

Bruce

 

[maytagbear]

My Dependable Care Washer,

also bought in 1997, does have the Load Sensor agitator. I don't mind the agitator itself, just don't care for the horrible whiteness of the thing.
(Even the replacements for the PowerFin are white, according to what I have been told. Blargh!)

Mine is the LAT9806, which was the TOL. I have the matching dryer..LDG9806. (Lots of pushbuttons to play with, though I generally do not.)

They have both been excellent machines, and I am glad I have them.

Lawrence/Maytagbear

 

[hoover1060]

Gary

That would be pretty much similar to the dependable care you just bought...
My mom has a washer like that, vintage 1996

 

[the7]

My 96 Maytay TL

My Maytay TL is LAT9205 bought in Feb 1996 (made in Octo 1995).

 

[the7]

The agitator is :

 

[the7]

This is the modified drain pipe for the TL.

 

[70series]

96 Maytag

My uncle and aunt have this exact Maytag.

My parents also have one that is a little older. Model number is: LAT9200BAE. It was left by the old woman from whom my parents bought their house 2 years ago. I believe it was one of the last models Maytag put out with the traditional cabinet design.

What year was this model? It works great, but I always wanted to know.

Thank you,
James

 

[bajaespuma]

I bet it's from 1995, 1 year after this generation of Dependable Care models. I have the LAT9624, two speed, all dials, Quiet-Plus, bleach dispenser. I would imagine the 8305 is a Super-Capacity Fabric-Matic (like the one on the bottom, with a bleach dispenser).

I replaced the newer white agitator with the old turquoise power-fin agitator because I didn't want to send all of that lint into my septic system. As a bonus it really improved the washing performance of the machine. They're interchangeable--you can even use an old turquoise wringer agitator on these machines. I always thought it was kind of neat how the agitator on a Maytag could disappear on large loads.

 

[bajaespuma]

Here's the dryer I bought to go with it, the one on the bottom the LDT9804. One of the best dryers I've ever used:

 

[gadgetgary]

Ken

Can you put that white agitator in the new DC care that I have with the corkscrew agitator????

 

[gadgetgary]

Is this the agitator?

White str8?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230116699384&ssPageName=ADME:B:EF:US:2

 

[coldspot66]

Hi Gary,

Yes you can replace the corkscrew agitator with this "st8" vane one, but turnover will not be as good.

 

[gadgetgary]

John,

Will this one work too???

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230116699682&ssPageName=ADME:B:EF:US:2

 

[coldspot66]

Yes, that will work as well. That is the original blue agitator that was used when the orbital tranny was introduced.

 

[westytoploader]

Actually, the wringer washer agitator will NOT work in Maytag automatics due to the longer shaft length. I have a turquoise wringer agitator, and even after I removed the plastic ring from the base, it still would not fit flush with the tub in both the Dependable Care and '55 AMP. The narrow-post Gyratator in the Highlanders (such as the one on eBay) was meant for automatic use as it has a higher indentation in the base, before the spline, to accomodate the longer shaft.

 

[gadgetgary]

Bought this machine at a good price

It works perfectly. Owner remodeled.

 

[gadgetgary]

Hot, Warm, Cold
Infinite Water levels

 

[gadgetgary]

One Speed
Normal cycle
Permanent Press Cycle with additional cooldown rinse

 

[gadgetgary]

Meow, Meow, Meow

Toggle opened her up and scrubbed her down inside and out.
And she purrs like a kitten.

Non-corkscrew, non dual-action agitator.

Turnover is fabulous!

 

[gadgetgary]

A mini wash-in......Yay!

 

[mayfan69]

My mum has a similar model!

I bought an Aussie version of a similar model for my mum in May 1994 and it has run without fault all these years.

Leon

 

[peteski50]

Maytag!

Gary,
Actually this Maytag is a beauty. Best of Luck with it.
Peter

 

[westytoploader]

Gary, another great catch! I have that exact same large-capacity PowerFlex agitator that I tried in my '55. Surprisingly enough, it wasn't as anemic at 54 OPM as I thought...

 

[brettsomers]

Turnover is fabulous!

Seee, Gary? Do NOT listen to the Whirlpool faction when it comes to the exclusive Gyrafoam wash action. they dont understand it. they will mislead and decieve you! dont forget to buy an extra turquoise agit for double the fun!

duckz and runz

 

[foraloysius]

Gary, beautiful machine, congratulations. It's a pretty machine.

Ken, would you have the page of the TOL washers also? I would love to see a close up of the TOL dial model, I guess the version just below the electronic one.