Maytag Washing Machine - $50
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ovrphil
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Maytag model DE806 clothes drier - $20 (Oregon City)
stored in a garage for 15 years - needs uh, a little cleaning.
stored in a garage for 15 years - needs uh, a little cleaning.
That is a beautiful and early looking 806 washer. A steal at $50.
In one thread/posting, you see the extremes of 806--very early washer and toward end of series dryer (with the gold)
ibuzzard
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Washer question . . .
Are there significant differences - quality wise - on the earlier vs later versions of this washer? I have a later 806 dryer in great shape, I am looking for a matching ( sort-of) washer. Is finding parts more difficult for the earlier vs. late edition? Should I pursue this?
Steve
Are there significant differences - quality wise - on the earlier vs later versions of this washer? I have a later 806 dryer in great shape, I am looking for a matching ( sort-of) washer. Is finding parts more difficult for the earlier vs. late edition? Should I pursue this?
Steve
I'm wondering about the Push-Buttons:
It seems though you get all five temperatures (Wash & Rinse) but are there only three water levels and three speeds?
I would think the water levels would at least be four... Wish I could get a more closer view of the panel...
-- Dave
It seems though you get all five temperatures (Wash & Rinse) but are there only three water levels and three speeds?
I would think the water levels would at least be four... Wish I could get a more closer view of the panel...
-- Dave
This would be a 1968 or 1969 A806 (Perm Press button instead of the Wash 'n' Wear). By the end of the year in '69 they had changed the timer to include the Perm Press cycle within the timer, rather than a speed option from the button. And it is correct to have the three water levels this early in the game - the four water levels came about in the 70's.
IMO - the '66 through early 70's A806 was the best washer Maytag made.
Ben
IMO - the '66 through early 70's A806 was the best washer Maytag made.
Ben
beekeyknee
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That washer looks to be very nice from the outside. I hope it's as nice inside. If it were closer and I had room, I would go for it. I probably has the two piece agitator and chrome top lint filter. Paint looks in good shape. It also appears to be a suds saver. I know I always comment on Maytags, but I already know them and I have parts for them. Some day I'd like to branch out to other brands, but by then it maybe to late. Time will tell.
Hey there Brian -
This A806 is not a Suds Saver. The Suds Saver buttons for the early machines were grouped with the speed buttons to the right of the timer. Also, I believe the two piece Powerfin was nixed by early '68, so more than likely this washer has an integral splined Powerfin.
I agree - I'd hope it is as clean on the inside as it appears to be on the outside.
Ben
This A806 is not a Suds Saver. The Suds Saver buttons for the early machines were grouped with the speed buttons to the right of the timer. Also, I believe the two piece Powerfin was nixed by early '68, so more than likely this washer has an integral splined Powerfin.
I agree - I'd hope it is as clean on the inside as it appears to be on the outside.
Ben
beekeyknee
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Hi Ben,
I stand corrected. I saw the double wording on the left hand bank of buttons and thought it read something about 'suds', but now realize it reads 'rinse'. Thanks for the correction. Do you have machines of this age? I was only near a '66 set for a few weeks when I was taking those machines to Drew. Machines from that era are so nice.
When was the two piece agitator dropped?
Brian
I stand corrected. I saw the double wording on the left hand bank of buttons and thought it read something about 'suds', but now realize it reads 'rinse'. Thanks for the correction. Do you have machines of this age? I was only near a '66 set for a few weeks when I was taking those machines to Drew. Machines from that era are so nice.
When was the two piece agitator dropped?
Brian
Steve, I'd ask for more pictures before making the drive, but if it's as nice inside as it looks outside, it's well worth the time and gasoline. And really, is there any such thing as a bad excuse to visit Santa Barbara?
I can't remember the last time I used the "Permanent Press" cycle on any washer I've owned, but it would be sort of a 906 novelty to push a button for it rather than use a specified cycle setting on the timer dial.
It appears that instead of the four wash and spin speed combinations on later 806 models, this one has three: regular/fast, slow/slow, and regular/slow (Perm Press). I have certain items, like rubber-backed bathroom rugs, that I'd prefer to have that fourth slow/normal option for, but in that instance, it would easy enough to go hit regular/fast before the machine went into final spin.
I wouldn't be too concerned about the three fill levels instead of four. That's kind of like splitting hairs, and the main thing attraction with an 806 is its larger capacity. I think you'd be using this machine on its highest fill level 90% of the time anyway.
I can't remember the last time I used the "Permanent Press" cycle on any washer I've owned, but it would be sort of a 906 novelty to push a button for it rather than use a specified cycle setting on the timer dial.
It appears that instead of the four wash and spin speed combinations on later 806 models, this one has three: regular/fast, slow/slow, and regular/slow (Perm Press). I have certain items, like rubber-backed bathroom rugs, that I'd prefer to have that fourth slow/normal option for, but in that instance, it would easy enough to go hit regular/fast before the machine went into final spin.
I wouldn't be too concerned about the three fill levels instead of four. That's kind of like splitting hairs, and the main thing attraction with an 806 is its larger capacity. I think you'd be using this machine on its highest fill level 90% of the time anyway.
beekeyknee
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Steve,
I'm with Ralph on that one. I'd like to get a bit more info, but outward appearances look good. Quality wise - a little bit, usually. A solid center drive pulley, instead of one that has cut-outs, hopefully a round GE motor, which can be serviced if needed.
A bit more complicated, yes. This machine would have the bleach tank with all the hoses that go along with it. A tub light which would need to have the little window in the tub cover to protect the light. The outer tub would have the little nipple on it where the bleach injection tube goes. These can be rusted sometimes, the little window is hard to find if missing. If the bleach injector tubes have gone very hard, they will need to be replaced. There is a high probability that the timer may be of the torsion spring type (2-4499-1). They make the 'scritching sound'. Much more fun, but IMO, needs more cleaning and greasing to be reliable. This is a link to a timer thread and video that I did a few years back, but does not cover the Kingston timer which could be in the in Santa Barbara machine (2-4499-2). If you would like to know about Kingston timers, uses the Super Searchalator, log in, click Latest Posts, click Super Searchalator Search, click Imperial and type in Kingston timer in the search text field. If you want to see a genius at work, do the above and type in 'timer' in the Search Text field and then type in d-jones in the 'Narrow search to specific username:'. There you can learn about Kingston timers. I realize this is overkill, since you don't have or haven't looked at the machine, but it's part of what's inside that Maytag.
On a side note, there's work arounds for missing tub light windows and I'm sure there are some for replacement hoses for the bleach tank system. I believe I've heard of the possibilities of using automotive vacuum tubing for replacing old hardened rubber tubing for bleach systems on Maytags. Someone please cue me in on where the best place to look for this tubing is. I have some machines that need working on and I can't always revive the old tubing with vinyl/rubber protectant. I'd really appreciate it.
The old Maytag hag,
Brian
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I'm with Ralph on that one. I'd like to get a bit more info, but outward appearances look good. Quality wise - a little bit, usually. A solid center drive pulley, instead of one that has cut-outs, hopefully a round GE motor, which can be serviced if needed.
A bit more complicated, yes. This machine would have the bleach tank with all the hoses that go along with it. A tub light which would need to have the little window in the tub cover to protect the light. The outer tub would have the little nipple on it where the bleach injection tube goes. These can be rusted sometimes, the little window is hard to find if missing. If the bleach injector tubes have gone very hard, they will need to be replaced. There is a high probability that the timer may be of the torsion spring type (2-4499-1). They make the 'scritching sound'. Much more fun, but IMO, needs more cleaning and greasing to be reliable. This is a link to a timer thread and video that I did a few years back, but does not cover the Kingston timer which could be in the in Santa Barbara machine (2-4499-2). If you would like to know about Kingston timers, uses the Super Searchalator, log in, click Latest Posts, click Super Searchalator Search, click Imperial and type in Kingston timer in the search text field. If you want to see a genius at work, do the above and type in 'timer' in the Search Text field and then type in d-jones in the 'Narrow search to specific username:'. There you can learn about Kingston timers. I realize this is overkill, since you don't have or haven't looked at the machine, but it's part of what's inside that Maytag.
On a side note, there's work arounds for missing tub light windows and I'm sure there are some for replacement hoses for the bleach tank system. I believe I've heard of the possibilities of using automotive vacuum tubing for replacing old hardened rubber tubing for bleach systems on Maytags. Someone please cue me in on where the best place to look for this tubing is. I have some machines that need working on and I can't always revive the old tubing with vinyl/rubber protectant. I'd really appreciate it.
The old Maytag hag,
Brian
Maytag early model Mallory timer maintenance
Label on top of timer. The 2-4499-1 indicates this is a timer for a Maytag model A806. The 1 indicates it's an early model "scritching" timer.
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