Need a little advice

[natalie]

Hi , I'm from french speaking Canada (so bear with me please) and I have a Maytag automatic washer model A 206 that have washed my diapers. I still use it . I also have the dryer which is still going stong..
The washer has been used a lot more than the dryer and now has started to leak in the front right corner. Yesterday , I took off the front panel and watched as I was doing a load.
I strongly think it is the hose attached to the tub going down to the (i don't know ) that is leaking... I know nothing about these washers I only know I love it and it has lasted longer that anything or any relationshipo I have had.
Do you experts think that it can be fixed ,if so how much money can I expect to spend.( the hose is about a 12 to 18 inches long and has Maytag ingraved in it)
Thanks so much in advance
Natalie C.
Freezing Québec, Canada.

 

[goatfarmer]

More than likely, it needs a new hose, and a couple of clamps. Worst case is that the tub is rusted in that area, and I've fixed that problem before with epoxy.

 

[natalie]

a little advice..

The tub does have a couple of rust spots but frankly I was surprised; it's not that bad at all for and oldie (my dad says he bought it in 1962) So, I did dry off everything to see where the leak was coming from, I'm 98% sure it's the hose . So I'll get some epoxy anyway, and I'll try and get someone to come and change the hose .Do you think I can get this done for under 100- 150$ ?
Thanks SO much Mister Goatfarmer, for your help , you made my day!
Natalie

 

[yogitunes]

between the hose and clamps.....this should not cost anymore than 20.00 or so dollars......

and YOU can do it youself in a matter of minutes.........

really nothing to it............not necessary, but you may want to unplug the unit for safety......

take the two screws at the bottom of the cabinet front out......

tilt the front towards you, at about 1/3rd the way, it should unclip and allowed to be moved out of the way........

remove the 2 old clamps, one from the tub, and the other from the pump......for these type of clamps, probably best to loosen, and remove with the hose, you may have to twist a little.........

slide new clamps over new hose, slide hose onto pump, and other end to tub......secure and tighten the clamps.............

turn machine on and check for leaks....yes while the front is off......just keep your hands clear of the spinning transmission....but observe for any leaks from your new hose, or any other areas while you are at it......

all looks good......and it should

replace the front the same way it came off....and replace screws.........

and you are GO!

goodluck and have fun......let us know how you make out

take pics if something concerns you and you need advice

 

[tomturbomatic]

Natalie,
Does the leaking seem to be coming from the top of the hose or the bottom? If it is from the top, there might be rusting of the tube at the base of the outer tub. That would be a more involved repair.

Do you have an appliance parts store near to you? Take the hose and the model# of your washer to make it easy for the people to look up the part. Be sure to buy two new hose clamps. It looks like you could use a new timer dial (cadran de la minuterie?)also.

Before you install the new hose, it might help to smear a bit of liquid detergent inside the hose openings to help slip the ends on the tub and pump tubes. If it is stiff from the cold and hard to work with, you can soak it in hot water for 2-5 minutes to soften it so it will bend more easily.

The machines should work for many more years. You might needs new belts at some point. If it starts leaking again, but from the left rear, it might need a new fill injector hose.

Bonne Chance!
Tom

 

[revvinkevin]

 

 

Hi Natalie, 

 

I assuming it's leaking from the larger of these two hoses?  Yes I agree you can replace that hose yourself.  Just have 2 or 3 large towels (other than white) handy because water WILL come out when you remove the hose.   (Ignore the smaller hose in the photo, that is for the bleach dispenser that your washer does not have.)

 

By the way, the white thing at the bottom of the larger hose is the drain pump.

 

Also, the oldest your washer & dryer could be is from 1966, that is when Maytag changed to that design.   If you open the dryer door and look at the model tag, what are the last two digits from the serial number (it will be 2 letters).   We can tell you when it was built.

 

Kevin 

 

[firedome]

Maybe Paul or Phil there in Montreal

could chime in or help a lady in distress? They are both very knowledgeable in the washer repair domain.

 

[toggleswitch]

Ah memories! That is the first set my parents had, except their dryer was gas!

Washer= > Probably A206

Mother's dryer was DG306, IIRC.

 

[70series]

Nice set: I had the 206 washer growing up, but it had the black agitator.

 

[rp2813]

Maybe someone here can help you locate a new timer dial for the washer as well.

 

You are very wise to repair this washer and keep it.  No washer made today will last 45 years like yours has.

 

[turquoisedude]

Bienvenue Natalie!

Just saw your post - Maytags are easy machines to work on and you've got some excellent advice here already.  If you need help, I spend the week in Montreal and weekends in the Eastern Townships but I'd be willing to lend a hand!