Picked up a Maytag Dependable Care for FREE!

[aaronfitzy]

So, score one for me! Woman at work purchased a new set of front loaders and I happend to ask what she was going to do with her old set and what kind they were. She told me that they were Maytags about 10 or so years old, and that the dryer was already gone...and the washer was going to the landfill! I asked if anything was wrong with the washer and she said..."nope, not a thing." I grabbed it up today for free! After cleaning out the most digusting looking softner cap, I gave it a trial run, and it runs awesome! My wife seems to think its "old" and "small". I've already made a bet with her that it will outlast the 2 year old Front loader Duet we have. This Maytag was built in 1997, BOL. I've put it out in the garage....Here's some pics.

Aaron

 

[aaronfitzy]

another..

 

[aaronfitzy]

and another...

 

[aaronfitzy]

under the lid...

 

[aaronfitzy]

MONEY SHOT!

 

[autowasherfreak]

A free Maytag, can't beat that price, LOL.

 

[yogitunes]

Really nice machine.....

I would change the agitator to a Load-Sensor for great turnover.......

 

[aaronfitzy]

Thanks....

So I'm curious to any particular problems with the mid 90's Maytag's. These TRUE Maytag's seem to hold up pretty well, but I've heard of transmission problems?

Aaron

 

[aaronfitzy]

Some more info....

Seems I was wrong on its age. October of 1996 was when it was built.

Model: LAT5006AAE
Serial: 11025002QW

 

[redcarpetdrew]

A very nice little workhorse!

While that is a 'entry level' model, it is still just as solid as the rest. Standard capacity, single speed. Just about the same as a standard Maytag commercial washer. I don't believe that you will be able to make the load sensor agitator fit in this one as the load sensor is designed for the larger capacity models. Still, we sold the heck out of that model and they last!

RCD

 

[aaronfitzy]

It sure is.....

It is a great machine! I've ran a few loads through, and it does well! I wish the rinse time was longer, but oh well. Its basically going to be my machine for my work uniforms that get somewhat greasy and for dirty clothing from yard work. I really appreciate being able to get Hot water when I want HOT water. Not like the stupid ATC on our Duet. I look forward to keeping this machine for a long time....

Aaron

 

[aaronfitzy]

Video...

2 king size sheets and several pillow cases....guess it does well with turnover. I need to get some new detergent. Only had access to our normal HE stuff for the FL....I want SUDS! I will try to get a full vid of it cycling through soon.

Aaron

 

[tomturbomatic]

Congratulations on your new arrival!

That was fun! It's always good to have a spare washer. Thanks for sharing the experience.

 

[rll70sman]

Nice!

Glad you were able to save this! I can't believe something so nice was just going to be sent to the dump....

Rob

 

[mrb627]

Video Observation

I noticed on the video that the agitator seems to draw clothing snug to the agitator shaft during washing. Given the load a nice wash board scrubbing. In watching a Whirlpool single piece agitator in action, the vanes on the shaft seems to push clothing away. Has anyone else noticed this action? Do you think it is caused by the Maytag's hollow shaft that creates a suction during agitation?

Does this agitator have an advantage over the Whirlpool?

Thoughts?

Malcolm

 

[aaronfitzy]

Some more pics....

Popped the front panel off today....looks very clean and no leaks! My question is this: does anyone know what that piece is laying right beside the motor? There was another piece towards the back of the cabinet also. It is felt.

 

[aaronfitzy]

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Pretty clean for almost 16 years old I must say.

 

[kenmore700bill]

Malcom,

I would guess because this adj. has the traditional Maytag lint filter in the middle of it is why the clothes get pushed towards the center of the adj. The Whirlpool as far as I know does not have filter in center of adj.

Bill

 

[appnut]

Bill, this doesn't have a filter in the middle of the agitator.  The machine has a "self cleaning filter" (what a joke).  It's hollow in the center of the agitator so it has water currents surging through it.