model a806

[danemodsandy]

Phil:

Both knob and lint filter can be exchanged for what you like. The chrome filters aren't easy to find - I had to buy one and I know. But they're out there.

Having the crystal knob on a blue control panel is sort of rare - they only did that for a brief "changeover" period before the Sunglow panel was introduced. The chrome knob is far, far more common.

 

[danemodsandy]

By the Way, Phil:

You mentioned repainting your panel.

What I would do is to go to an auto-parts store and look over the spray cans of auto touchup paint. A medium metallic blue like that should be an easy one to match, or to come very close to.

You will need to buy both the color paint and a can of clearcoat; today's auto paints don't have any gloss to speak of until the clearcoat is applied.

It will take careful masking. I had to redo the Sunglow on my first set of Maytags, and I found myself working masking tape very carefully into the creases of the panel, then trimming with an X-Acto knife. Worked well.

 

[philr]

As I think about it, I may have something that's close to that in a spray can. That would definitively be cheaper than having base coat mixed just for that! Then I could clear it with automotive clear coat (I have that too). The control panel and the porcelain top are the worst parts of this washer. The porcelain isn't chipped but it has quite a few scratches. The cabinet paint is in good shape and even the inside is in very good shape. The porcelain in the tub could be better but it doesn't look too bad now that I cleaned it (it was stained orange/brown by water and the inside of the outer tub was really dirty!)

 

Here's what the tub looked like when I got it! It got much worse when I filled it with water with all the debris in the water and large insects that were pumper out of outer tub! The good thing is that it works nicely and doesn't leak oil or water!

 

[maytagmodela806]

My washer has the plastic lint filter and I'd also like to find a matching dryer to go with it

 

[danemodsandy]

Dean:

Here's what I suggest on a dryer:

You need to check the "Shopper's Square" forum every day. Look at every Maytag dryer, but pay particular attention to anyone listing one with the description "HOH." "HOH" means "Halo of Heat," which refers to the generation of Maytag dryers you're looking for. The dryer you are after is called a DE806 (for "Dryer, Electric, Model 806"); a Shopper's Square post may or may not say if a dryer is a DE806 or a HOH dryer.

You may have to ask some questions to be sure that a dryer in Shopper's Square is what you're looking for, but everyone here will be glad to help you. If a HOH DE806 turns up near you, I would advise you to grab it if you possibly can; these are forty-year-old units now, and their numbers are decreasing every year.

These dryers are prone to some Electronic Control issues, but they are fixable. Since you'll be working on your washer soon, probably, you'll be gaining some confidence and experience, and again, members here will help guide you through the process.

 

[DigAPony]

Finding a DE806 could take some doing. I recall seeing only two come up on Craigslist in my area over the past two years.

One was part of a matching Avacado set that sold within a few hours, the other was a Harvest Gold pair and the washer was in rough condition.

However, 12 series machines are relatively plentiful.

 

[maytagmodela806]

Where do I get parts for my washer to fix what's wrong with it

 

[maytagmodela806]

My lint filter looks different than the one in the picture it doesn't have the holes at the top it has a single one at the bottom but the pics on are just like my washer in every way except the lint filter my power cord looks like someone used a whole tool of electrical tape on it as well and there's a ground screw on the back but nothing going to it all the parts on it seem to be rusting

 

[rp2813]

Sounds like the fabric softener dispensing cup is gone if you're just seeing a single hole. 

 

BTW, if you need a gas dryer, that would be a DG806.

 

I'm sure there are people here who can advise on where to get a new timer or have yours fixed.  It does sound like a bad timer is causing the problems you're having.

 

[philr]

The part over the lint filter is a fabric softener dispenser. 

 

[philr]

BTW, can someone tell me how to decode the serial number on these?

 

[maytagmodela806]

That might be and would you know where to find a new timer and the fabric softener Despenser it would be nice to have that as well and as far as a dryer it would have to be the electric one and Oakland city is in Gibson county

 

[danemodsandy]

Dean:

eBay is a good source for parts, and people here also have parts; they're sometimes advertised in the Shopper's Square forum. You can also put a "Wanted to Buy" ad in Shopper's Square.

However, you do need to know what you're looking for, which is why posting some photos here is highly, highly recommended. We can then guide you on parts numbers, etc., more easily.

It works like this: You show us the old part, with a photo. We can then figure out what is needed and what the part number is. Someone here may say they have it, and will sell you one. Or you might go to eBay and find it there.

Once you have parts in hand, you can then repair your machine.

One more thing: You mention rust on your machine. Photos will also help us in assessing whether your machine is a good candidate for repair. Beyond a certain point, rust gets very expensive to eradicate, and you might not want to put in the time, money and effort. In those cases, it's better to look for another machine that doesn't have tinworm.

Once we see photos, we can help a whole lot more. Without them, we're just guessing at some stuff.

 

[maytagmodela806]

If been trying to upload photo s but my tablet won't let guess I'll have to use my phone and email them to my self and see if that way works

 

[maytagmodela806]

Still unable to load pics

 

[philr]

You can email them to me and I'll upload them for you, they need to be resized to 300K but I can do that. Just look at the email address in my profile.

 

[maytagmodela806]

OK thank you I'll do that I do have to get pictures of the timer b4 I do e mail them that way I can do it all in one email

 

[maytagmodela806]

Pics have been emailed to you PhilR

 

[philr]

I got all your pictures, I won't post all 27 of them for now but I'll post some. If you want to show something from another picture I didn't post, let me know!   

 



 



 



 



 



 



 



 



 



 



 



 



 



 



 



 



 



 



 

 

 

 

 

[maytagmodela806]

There is one of the back of the timer its a close up of the part number if I sent that one not sure they look good