Needing information on Maytag A806 washing machine

[bigterkc]

Thanks

Thanks everyone for the tips and comments. I'm excited. And thanks John (oldskool) for the information on parts suppliers. A midwest-washing-in would be a fun thing!

 

[bigterkc]

Does this look right?

So, I've finally got a little time and cleaned around on the A806 and ran it through a cycle, and everything seems to run fine as far as agitation/spin and settings. But I noticed the Bleach Dispenser didn't let water (I tested it with water) flow into it. So, I popped off the front panel and took a look at it, removed the hose from the dispenser and tried to blow into it, but air wouldn't pass.

The machine had some MAJOR hard-water build up that I removed from under the agitator and lint filter, and when I took off the bleach dispenser hose it was gunked up with calcium build up. I picked around at it, but it's not wanting to come out and it looks like there's something else in the hole. 

SO, I took a picture and will post it here.

My question is: Where the hose connects to the outer tub, is there any type of insert that goes in there to slow down the bleach dispensing, or is it just totally gunked up and needs a good reaming?

Thanks for any replies.

Terry

 

 

[beekeyknee]

Hi Terry,

Sorry I haven't made it up to KC to see you and John yet. Just got back from my cousin's in Wisconsin. Was up there for 10 days and needed a good rest to recuperate.

As for your question, there is a plastic deflector that fits in that hole and deflects the bleach to the side in a counter-clockwise direction, so no, it shouldn't be reamed out. Unfortunately you can't get that deflector out w/o removing the inter tub or wash basket and at that point you might as well tear down the machine and do a restore, since you're already half way there. Judging from the looks of things in the background, it could use it. This is most always the case with a 40 to 50 year old machine.

I'd love to come and help you, but I'm not sure when I can get away again and I don't know what kind of work area you have. I'm not going to try and work out in this weather right now. An indoor shop/work area is always better. I have all the tools and most of the parts. Figuring out a plan/time is another issue. I can answer questions from afar, as others can and might, but it's always nice to have someone there who's been through it before. Keep us updated.

Brian

 

[wft2800]

Model numbers...

Sorry for the thread hijack - can anyone tell me what differentiates a GA- from an A-number washer? I know DE/DG is electric vs gas drying.

 

[akronman]

G versus GA

Any Maytag washer with a letter before the A simply refers to a color besides white.