New Maytag A102 Washer in Bristol, TN

[tomturbomatic]

John and I pulled this model off a truck at a big appliance dealer years ago. This is the one I refer to as my baby Maytag and she still has the Maytag Red Carpet Service sticker on her from when it was located on P Street, SW in DC. Like any aging actress, she has had work done but she can clean up a load of wash with the black Powerfin agitator and the 50 cycle pulley kit.

 

It is sort of interesting that the first two cycle automatic that Maytag made was also a 102.

 

[brucelucenta]

I hope whoever got this machine will find the dryer that matches it too. It would be an impressive set. That washer was the most basic machine of this design I have ever seen. There was one other model that looked similar and had the timed fill, but only had a switch for hot or warm water. I think that was the one my school had in the cafeteria and used constantly. The timer dial was white too. I sure do remember that model from the past and have had several pass through my hands in the past. I do have a question though, when did Maytag go to the lid using the nylon balls to hold it in place? I remember seeing some old Maytag laundromat machines with the hinged lid. I also would like to know if the AMP model had a reversing motor. Not ever messing with them much, I never paid enough attention to know.

 

[gyrafoam]

Bruce,
my 1964 Highlander has metal hinges, however I am sure the upper models had switched to nylon by then.

 

[swestoyz]

 

I do have a question though, when did Maytag go to the lid using the nylon balls to hold it in place?

The first TOL Helical from '58, the 141, still had the hinged AMP style lid. It wasn't until the 142 came out in late '58/'59 that the nylon balls made their way to the scene. The lower end Highlanders had the metal hinge I believe from 1957-1965, and the Super Highlanders (300-302/500-502) shared the nylon ball hinge with the higher end models.  I've only had my hands on a 1965 A502 to confirm this without checking the doctrine, but it does make sense in thinking the Super Highlanders would have some features of the TOL, while still relating to the BOL in construction and appearance.

I also would like to know if the AMP model had a reversing motor. 

The AMP did not have a reversing motor.  It used a solenoid to shift a lever that tripped a torque spring in the spin shaft and used a clutch to reduce stress on the motor during the transition.  

 

Ben

 

[lorainfurniture]

I’d be happy to buy it if someone can grab it for me. Anyone live close?

 

[mayfairpink]

I'd love to buy it to use and pay for shipping to CA if someone can help. Thanks,

Hue

 

[swestoyz]

The original Craigslist ad is from May.

HOWEVER - it appears the seller still has it....

https://tricities.craigslist.org/app/d/maytag-top-load-washer/6322018353.html

 

[tomturbomatic]

My A102 has the nylon ball lid hinges.

 

[launderess]

HOWEVER - it appears the seller still has it....

No more he doesn't, well at least the machine seems to be spoken for:

Good washer and dryer

Hey guys. New to the forum but have looked for a bit. I'm looking for a good older washer and dryer. I would like something that will last and is repairable. I am redoing a place for me and I have a Tappan delux stove that is nice. I want to make this place like it ws 50 or 60 years older......I...

www.automaticwasher.org

 

[goatfarmer]

yes, I believe a deal has been struck.....

 

[swestoyz]

You're right, Tom!

Ah, time for me to eat crow! Per the doctrine, all washers had the nylon hinges starting with the 02 series (late 64/65).

Glad to hear someone got the washer.

Ben