My now working Maytag 806 pair

[sudslock1]

Finally after some small fixes and adjustments my Maytag A806S washer and DE806 dryer are working. Had to replace all light bulbs, ballasts, air hose for the water level switch and get the suds saver hose connected and in place. They both work very well and I'm excited to see why people loved Maytag. Only thing I need to do is rebuild the suds valve as it leaks when "saving suds". Also, the original owner was a "keeper" and a Maytag only lady as you can see by the collection of Maytag memorabilia she had when I bought the set. She even kept the Clorox booklet she got for her "new bleach dispensing washer". In the earliest full line brochure there is even mention of the Maytag Combo.

 

[revvinkevin]

 

 

That is, and those are really awesome, CONGRATS Dave!  

 

Kevin

 

[bajaespuma]

Aferim!

Classic beauties! Could I persuade you to open that very rare and unusual brochure on the Maytag Lint Filter Agitator so we could get a good look at all its pages????

 

[sudslock1]

Of course...

The cup of kindness....

 

[swestoyz]

Beautiful, beautiful set.  The early 806 set will always be my favorite, and this set is no exception.  Does the washer still have the early 8 fin poly agitator?

 

And a cup of kindness?  That's a new one on me.  How sweet of Maytag! 

 

Ben

 

[sudslock1]

I believe it does. Here is a "money shot".

Here you go

 

[d-jones]

That's a very early set in remarkable condition, and a suds saver too. Quite a score on your part. Vintage Maytags are my favorites and I expect that with a little care you'll have many years of service out of them. With that in mind be sure to set aside a small collection of spare parts while they're still relatively easy to find.

 

[classiccaprice]

Those are lovely!

 

[ovrphil]

Great

set - congratulations on a pair of really nice Maytags. Our lesser models do not disappoint, either.

 

[mrb627]

So Nice!

Sometimes I miss my Maytag.

Malcolm

 

[hippiedoll]

WOWZERS!!

Those are BEEEEEAUTIFUL!! They look brand new! And thanks for the GREAT pictures. WOW, I know you've got to be over the moon about them!
)

Can you show a closer, clearer picture, of the set of buttons on the right side of the center-dial? I don't think I've ever seen the buttons on an early 806 and especially not on an 806 suds-saver model.

Thank you for sharing your beautiful 806 set.
)

 

[sudslock1]

Buttons

Clearer picture of control panel

 

[hippiedoll]

very very nice!

Thank you for adding the extra picture of the buttons. That is too cool!

CONGRATULATIONS on getting this set, up & running.
Doing a "happy" dance on this side of the computer for you
;o)

 

[bajaespuma]

Aferim with envy!

Thanks for the pictures. Beautiful score!

 

[frigilux]

Wow! They are gorgeous all lit up. I'm a fan of suds-savers, as well. The 806 line is Maytag's most flexible, too. Congratulations and may you enjoy many trouble-free wash loads.

 

[delaneymeegan]

WOW

 

 

I saw the "S" after the 806 and knew I'd be Extra impressed.  Those are buootifull !

 

And I really love the amazing way you've made your laundry room look like an authentic, Midwestern, painted cinder block basement.  Complete with cast iron piping, exposed utilities, a 1950s cement laundry sink (perfect for using a sud-saver), and fluffy bath rugs on the cement floor.    Brings back so many memories.  

 

[washerlover]

Just beautiful! I never saw the eight-vane agitator before. About how long were those around? Must provide more vigorous agitation!

 

[whitetub]

Beautiful machines.... I would kill for that...lol..

I noticed that the buttons say Small, Medium and Large. No Xlarge.

Is it a regular size tub, or the bigger tub with only three water levels?

Again, gawrgeous pair.

 

[d-jones]

Steve

That three position fill switch (small, normal, large)was original to these machines when they were first introduced. The later four position switch was an improvement, but the tub size on early and late machines was the same.