Maytag W&D Alert

[gadgetgary]

Could anyone add this to their collection????

http://cgi.ebay.com/Maytag-Washer-a...602315265QQcategoryZ71257QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

 

[awooff]

I would love to have the dryer, as I already have the washer, and my mom could use a dependable washer as the new maytag she has, has already had a new timer, and the damn thing just quits to cool down after so many loads washed in a row.

Sandwich is only about 3 hrs. from peoria.

 

[brettsomers]

That is a very attractive and valuable pair, if in good condition. is the washer large tub?

 

[cycla-fabric]

Yes both the washer and dryer contain Maytags "BIG LOAD" tubs. I have that very same set, except my dryer is electric. Nice set

 

[mayken4now]

Nice A608 and DG608! Grab it IL folks.

Steve

 

[hoover1060]

I'm on it...

my mom had this set...

 

[hoover1060]

its 50 miles from here...

Think I am going for this one!

 

[retromom]

March Maytags!!!

Jeff:

This is just what you need!!!!! Good luck!!!

Venus :-D

 

[hoover1060]

well....

Someone's B-day(mine) is at the end of this month, to find the same model set as my mom had would make a really nice present to myself.

 

[goatfarmer]

I wonder if they'll regret "upgrading" to Neptunes....

Nice set,I picked up the same washer in gold about 2 weeks ago.Good Luck!

kennyGF

 

[knitwits1975]

This is a real find especially with a gas dryer!

 

[hoover1060]

I am SO excited about these..

Aside from our dryer eas electric, this is the same model set my parents bought in 1977 in Harvest gold, and I hated to see them go in 1996.
The best part is they are close!!

 

[brettsomers]

jeff

you really have to keep us updated on your new maytags. David

 

[gadgetgary]

Congrats!!!

Glad I was able to 'help out'!

Gary

 

[harvestgold]

Maytag set

Jeff wow you stole them what a beautiful set congrats you will love them easy to fix and very durable enjoy john

 

[hoover1060]

Thanks to all!

I am super excited about the Maytags, and will pick them up next weekend(hopefully)
The seller emailed today and is anxious for me to get them, and I am anxious to have them!!
I am planning on offering some extra $$$ for the delayed pickup.
Can't wait to see them!!

 

[gansky1]

Yay! Congrats Jeff, you're going to have to convert that spare room downstairs into an appliance showroom!

Can't wait to see them in a couple of weeks!

 

[chestermikeuk]

Well Done!!

Hi Jeff,

Congratulations of the washer/dryer set...AND What a bargain price, its a slippery slope now, pretty soon you`ll have a washer collecton to match your vacs...LOL

Enjoy, Mike

 

[hoover1060]

OMG!!!

Here's to hoping I never have as many washers as I have vacuums! I'd need a mansion!
I do love the old Maytags though, and really the only other vintage washer I would like to have someday would be a 1-18 of some type.

Greg: Can't wait to see you too, I have some ideas on how maybe I could have the Maytag hooked up and keep the Amana too.
My poor Amana is waiting for an audience with you as well.

 

[bobbyderegis]

Jeff, so glad you got this beautiful pair. Almond 08's are so rare. I think this is the best washer and dryer model Maytag ever made. Just luv 'em. Send us pics!
Bobby in Boston

 

[hoover1060]

Bobby

When my mom bought her 608 set in 1977 Almond was just coming out, I can remember the salesman telling mom about the new color, but he didn't yet have a machine for display. I will be curious to know when this set was made, Mom took delivery of her set in September of 1977.

 

[bobbyderegis]

Makes sense, Jeff. My 1977 catalogue doesn't even offer almond. I think almond really took off in 1979 with Maytag. How is the condition of the pair? My almond A612 looks like it just came out of the showroom- my cousin's identical model has rust all around the lid through no fault of hers. They look pretty good in the E-bay foto.
Bobby in Boston

 

[retromom]

Congrats Jeff!

Hey Jeff!

Welcome to the world of washer obsession!! These Maytags are a great place to start!! It's all downhill from here, you know!

Have fun and enjoy them!

Venus

 

[hoover1060]

update

I have offered the seller some additional $$$ for the pair, namely because I feel they are worth it, and they are takign up space in his garage.
I've rented a pickup truck(how butch!) this weekend to retrieve them and the KA DW I won a couple of weeks ago.

Now to move some stuff around in Hooverland so I can accomodate a 2nd washer.

Venus: Thanks, these Maytags are probably my faves, although I like the look of the 1-18's too.

Bobby: Had I gotten my way, mom's 608's would have been coppertone. I still like that color today!

 

[bobbyderegis]

Yikes,Hoover! Hoover vs. Eureka uprights and coppertone Maytags we may never agree on! LOL,
Bobby in Boston

 

[hoover1060]

Now Bobby

If we always agreed on everything, that would be kinda boring wouldn't it?

 

[bobbyderegis]

Amen, Jeff!

We can agree to disagree, but boring is out of the question! LOL,
Bobby in Boston

 

[hoover1060]

yes!

Boring is definately OUT!

I never said the Almond was bad either, just that I'd have preferred coppertone over the harvest gold.
Mom had a kitchen full of that gold stuff for a long time!
I think these Maytags will look nice in Almond.

 

[brettsomers]

i remember reading the laundry guide (sitting on top of dryer in listing?) cover to cover when i was a child. i esp remember the sudscake in the washer pictured in the guide. Mr Parker, do you already have a plan for refreshing/taking apart these machines when you get them? and i dont think youve spoken about the dryer? David

 

[hoover1060]

for a little while

these will live in Fred N's basement at Tarantula Arms. I will be able to have the Maytag washer hooked up here as well as my Amana, just have to make some room in Hooverland for a Maytag.
Not sure about the dryer yet.