My First Maytag Arrived Today!

[beekeyknee]

Here's the best deal so far. Used but cheap.

I also started thinking about the lint filter replacement idea. If you decide to get one, your fabric softener cup might not fit in your new filter. Some of those cups are taller than others. If you get a filter that uses a shorter cup than the one you have, you will have to get a different cup to go with your new filter. They don't come together. They're two different part numbers.[this post was last edited: 8/12/2015-02:07]

http://www.affordableappliance.com/...n=1&advancedsearch_words=207427&Submit=Submit

 

[beekeyknee]

Here's a lot of parts for your machine.

http://www.repairclinic.com/Shop-For-Parts/a11b4d90707/Model-LAT7793AAL-Maytag-Washing-Machine-Parts

 

[askolover]

It's self-cleaning Lint filter under the agitator

that model is just like my mother's previous Maytag before her stacked unit...if you want to see them, remove the screw on the side of the agitator and lift it out...there will be two screens underneath snapped into the tub. Her stacked unit is the same way. I popped the screens out and cleaned them with a toothbrush and snapped them back in. Put the agitator back in and tighten that one screw in the side just snug, not too tight. While her screens were out I also wiped through the holes into the outer tub to remove what dirt I could reach while she scrubbed the underside of the agitator...it wasn't too dirty for not being removed in 21 years! Knock on wood, her stacked washer has only needed a timer and the dryer a blower wheel in 21 years of daily use. Still has the original igniter in the dryer! She's been very pleased with them. Here's what should actually be under that agitator unless someone else removed them already.

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http://www.repairclinic.com/Shop-Fo...3AAL-Maytag-Washing-Machine-Lint-Filter-Parts

 

[retro-man]

That looks like the same set up that the Maytag Centennial that I have. No filter just the fabric softener dispenser. I actually find that this machine does a great job of removing lint and pet hair.

Jon

 

[maytaga806]

Looks awesome! Can you make a full cycle video possibly? That would be awesome! Thanks, Dan.

 

[combo52]

MT Washer Lint Filter

This model and many other later MT DC washers did not have the silly manual clean lint filter, as everyone here knows the amount of lint the MCF ever caught was insignificant to the laundering process.

 

Most agitator mounted lint filters were pretty useless including the GE FFs with the plastic filter pans.

 

[mjg0619]

Brian, thanks for all the information and links!

Greg, just goes to show that you truly can't beat Maytag: The Dependability People

Jon, I agree. I haven't seen any difference in lint over my Whirlpool.

Daniel, I'd be happy to make a full cycle video sometime. I'll post it when I get around to doing it.

John, good to know. Thanks!

 

[maytaga806]

Thanks Matt!I will be sure to subscribe to your channel!

 

[mjg0619]

Be sure to watch this thread. I'll post the video directly in a response!

 

[maytaga806]

Will do..

Thats strange how yours doesnt have the lint filter? It doesnt even look like it could have been cut off, I know someone who has a machine exactly like yours. I will ask her if hers has the lint filter.

 

[beekeyknee]

This model didn't have a lint filter in the barrel. But it did have those snap in screens under the agitator which were pretty useless. They make solid inserts to pop in instead of those screens.

Those in the barrel lint filters may not be the greatest in the world, but I have been surprised at what they do catch, especially when washing fabrics that shed a lot or something with animal hair on it.

Matt, you could get lint filter insert if you wanted to give it a go. You just have to make sure you have the right fabric softener cup to go in it. Some of those cups have longer "feet" on the bottom of them and aren't all interchangeable.

Scroll to the bottom of the link.

http://www.repairclinic.com/Shop-Fo...l-LAT7793AAL-Maytag-Washing-Machine-Parts?n=2

 

[mjg0619]

I've posted this video in another thread, but just realized that someone was watching this thread specifically for that purpose. So here's a repeat post

 

[maytaga806]

Awesome video! Thanks alot!!!