New member with new, old, Maytags.

[hippiedoll]

OH WOW bootsNslicks14...

they are looking AMAZING!!! you did an outta sight job on cleaning up that lint filter. and the lights all look great. as for the one small issue you are having with the control panel light on the washer, i'm afraid i can't offer any advice as i don't know a thing about mechanics or electrical.
hm hm hm.....

but it looks like you've done a GREAT job on your maytags!!! LOVED the pictures.
thank you for sharing them. and yes, your maytags do look "right at home in their new laundry room".

so happy for you....

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[ovrphil]

welcome and congratulations!

You got those looking great in a short while - love both those units. Hope you continue to enjoy them and aw.org- appreciating the photos, as others mentioned.

Phil

 

[bootsnslicks14]

The enthusiasm on this forum has put a huge grin on my face. I really appreciate all the responses!

@brian: Thanks,I see where you're coming from, no hard feelings.

@bluejay: Thanks, I thought it may be the ballast as well, when I removed it, it made no difference as far as how the light worked.Would that be a sign of the ballast not functioning? For how cheap one is, I don't mind buying a new one and seeing what happens..

@ben: Yes I replaced all bulbs. I put in the cool white bulbs that you mentioned, it was doing the same thing with the old bulb as well, so I doubt that's the issue.
As mentioned I will look into replacing the ballast.Thanks for the part number reference.
How can I find out which series of machine I have?

@hippiedoll: Thanks for your kind words and I'm glad you are enjoying the pics!

@phil: Thank you and again, glad the photos are being appreciated!

 

[norgeway]

Beside the Maytags..

Doth that be a NORGE fridge I spy!!

 

[d-jones]

Control Panel Light Issues

Ben/swestoyz is probably on to something with his comment about the bulb and starter. The last few times I was over at my folks place I noticed that the fluorescent light in the washer was having a hard time getting started. It would struggle and flicker for about fifteen seconds or so, then light. Today when I was there the darn thing wouldn't do anything, so I went to the hardware store and bought a new bulb for it thinking that would solve the problem. Silly me, it made no difference. Feeling pretty foolish at this point I went out to the garage where another A806 sits waiting for attention, took the little starter from it and plugged it in to my folks machine. That did the trick. It turns out that the original bulb, though a little tired, is still in working order.

 

[bootsnslicks14]

Been meaning to post sooner, thanks again to everyone for their help. The problem with the control panel light was the FS-2 starter. I purchased a couple from my local Home Depot for a whopping $2.38 and have been enjoying using my Maytags... I actually look forward to doing laundry now,lol.

@norgeway

No, that's actually my old Philco, it was my only fridge for over 5 years. When I moved I put it in storage for about 7 months, after moving, I was very bummed to find out it wouldn't get cold anymore. I still hear the compressor kick on, it just won't get cold... I'm guessing the R12 leaked out? I hope not... If anyone knows a thing or two about these old Philcos, please feel free to chime in..

Here are some more pics..

 

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[pulltostart]

Nice Looking Maytags

But I LOVE that red floor!

 

lawrence

 

[classiccaprice]

That fridge has the shape of my 1957 model, but the handles of the 1958 two door I let go of,

Look in the archives for fridge advice. I vaguely remember something about a rubber mallet....

 

[bootsnslicks14]

Thanks Lawrence. It was definitely one of the selling points to my old Craftsman house, bought it from the original family. Was told it was it was installed in 1960, and yes it's got asbestos! I'm hoping I could get a few more years out of the floor before I have to remodel it..

Here's another pic of the floor.

@classicaprice: Not sure how I could look in the archives? Is that for upgraded membes only?