Smiling Cause I got mine

[alr2903]

I got a "new to me" Dependable Care tonight Model LAT8026AAE Ser# 11052354QS. I also got the electic matching dryer but I have gas hookups. It's pretty basic, agitator is labeled Quad. h/c w/c c/c , no bleach dispenser The 2 cycles are Regular/knits, and PP,easy care, and a soak prior to reg. I would say 3 cycles but maytag has it listed as 7 on the console. Hope this makes sense it was raining when we left to get them after the "phone call", and we spotted a double rainbow at sunset when we arrived at the sellers house. anyway i will post pic's when i find the disappearing cord for the camera. its still on CL #1221637299 if someone could flip me a link ( i have to learn to do that). Im excited. this must be the basic model no bleach dispenser ( I never use it anyway).. Finding something you want is pretty invigorating isn't it? I now see why you all go to the ends of the earth. Now the Frigidaire indexing T/L and dryer have company

 

[alr2903]

here it is

dependable care

 

[pulsator]

Does it have a dual action agitator?

 

[alr2903]

Yes, Jamie dual action with a "quad" embossed, is that quadraflex?

 

[pulsator]

Then that is the exact same washer my baby-sitter replaced her old center Dial Maytag with! I'm not sure what the "quad" means...

 

[alr2903]

Thanks Jamie was it a good washer? it's not hooked up yet. arthur

 

[pulsator]

Ya, it was pretty good, the agitator is kinda boring IMO, but it cleaned pretty well, I never forgave it for not being the old center dial Maytag though... lol

 

[appnut]

YAY ARTHUR!!!!

 

[norfolksouthern]

Aside from my preference for shredmores as a modern daily driver, I am starting to get the impression that the Dependable Care Maytags like the one on this thread are getting to be somewhat collectible. Would this be correct?

NorfolkSouthern

 

[yogitunes]

I have a DC set too, just a little older, with the flat control panel, and every bell and whistle, came with the 12 straight vane agitator, which didn't move anything, replaced it with a "load sensor" one, now theres some action, I don't know what a "quad" actually is, would have to see one, mine is also a orbital drive, I rather have an Atlantis series with the slower longer stroke, someday!only paid $200 for th set, can't complain...you got a nice set none the less, I just like a lot of buttons, can't help it...

 

[alr2903]

The agitator is labeled QUAD-Clean, it looks like a spiral corkscrew, Just like in my Frigidaire.
Norfolk Southern: I don't think the DC are considered collectible among our members,yet. I had searched the paper, CL for months. I do know they are scarce around here, but not having the talents of many i needed a plug n play machine.
Yogitunes, the seller knew i had no interest in the dryer, so i will just say that with cash in hand, things are negotiable

 

[yogitunes]

Yes!....money talks...mine usually says "GOOD BYE"...lol

 

[alr2903]

We got the Dependable Care hooked up today, I had forgotten how nice it is to see a full tub of water heater temperature water. I had Kroger liquid on hand added the LCB at the beginning 1/2 cup. My whites were dazzling, Put the lid down and after adding kroger, & LCB for a quick mix a few swishes and a nice thin layer of suds had not seen that in a long time either. Seems like the dryer stopped sooner than usual, so I would say that Maytag removes more water than the frigidaire/electrolux.

 

[yogitunes]

I have a DC too, put drain hose in a bucket and spin it one more time, see how much more water you get out, with towels I get alot, about 3 or 4 cups, that's a lot for a dryer to evaporate, only use this set in emergencies, and then I set it for 2 spins...

 

[alr2903]

Yogi you were right, i did the "extra spin" i did not measure but i heard "water splashing" in the drain. arthur