Excellent......I love the lighted consoles especially with the little gas flame on the right.....
The Maytag set I restored this Spring
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Maytag!
Rick this is a beautiful set!
Peter
Rick this is a beautiful set!
Peter
polkanut
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Rick,
Am I correct in assuming they have propane service? Did you change the orifice accordingly?
Am I correct in assuming they have propane service? Did you change the orifice accordingly?
Orifice question
No propane at their location. They do have natural gas service. Funny you ask about that, the gas dryer was set up for propane when I got it. I replaced the gas valve, orifice, and burner with an updated natural gas setup.
They have well water, and a cistern. They use the cistern water for laundry. Last summer when we had a very dry spell (like now) their cistern ran dry. So my aunt brought their laundry to my house every weekend, and washed in my vintage machines. She loved my vintage washers and dryers, so I offered to build her a set. I picked the Maytags because they are beautiful, and have such a classic look. They are also great machines, that will run for decades as daily drivers when given a full restoration. She was married in 1969, so she is an "avocado" era lady anyway. I call her an Avocado Affectionado now <:
No propane at their location. They do have natural gas service. Funny you ask about that, the gas dryer was set up for propane when I got it. I replaced the gas valve, orifice, and burner with an updated natural gas setup.
They have well water, and a cistern. They use the cistern water for laundry. Last summer when we had a very dry spell (like now) their cistern ran dry. So my aunt brought their laundry to my house every weekend, and washed in my vintage machines. She loved my vintage washers and dryers, so I offered to build her a set. I picked the Maytags because they are beautiful, and have such a classic look. They are also great machines, that will run for decades as daily drivers when given a full restoration. She was married in 1969, so she is an "avocado" era lady anyway. I call her an Avocado Affectionado now <:
strongenough78
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Wow! Very beautiful set Rick. Pat yourself on the back you did a hell of a job!
Gee, Rick, they didn't look like that when ya got 'em! They were old and dingy, nasty, etc.
That's also one of the 'odd' sets. HOH dryer, with the gold background on the console.
Another fantastic job, you never cease to amaze!
That's also one of the 'odd' sets. HOH dryer, with the gold background on the console.
Another fantastic job, you never cease to amaze!
Very nice. Just out of coursity what is that car sitting behind the set?
laundromat
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These were my favorite ones!I just am not that fond of avocado green. Harvest gold or white would be my choices if any.
washernoob
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Looks like maybe a 56 Cadillac
Worn Out
My finish is flaking, I groan during roll over, my drain hose is kinked and it takes longer than it used to for me to hit 750 RPMs. Any chance you could put me in the shop for a Rickr make over? I love your work and you too.
My finish is flaking, I groan during roll over, my drain hose is kinked and it takes longer than it used to for me to hit 750 RPMs. Any chance you could put me in the shop for a Rickr make over? I love your work and you too.
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Thanks for the nice comments everybody! I do enjoy rebuilding these, even though this time it was a lot of messing around because of the damage caused by the pilot light over the years. The standing pilot was a downfall of these otherwise really well designed gas dryer. It really takes a toll on the metal parts inside the dryer. I think it was worth the extra work though.
The Cadillac is a 1955 Coupe de Ville. The Olds is a 1961 Super 88 bubbletop coupe. The handsome dude is my partner and he is a 1970. <:
Thanks for the nice comments everybody! I do enjoy rebuilding these, even though this time it was a lot of messing around because of the damage caused by the pilot light over the years. The standing pilot was a downfall of these otherwise really well designed gas dryer. It really takes a toll on the metal parts inside the dryer. I think it was worth the extra work though.
The Cadillac is a 1955 Coupe de Ville. The Olds is a 1961 Super 88 bubbletop coupe. The handsome dude is my partner and he is a 1970. <:
polkanut
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BTW,
I forgot to mention what a gorgeous restoration job you did, AWESOME! I have to agree with Kelly, I too could use a makeover. Ever think about opening an AW.org member spa? LMAO
P.S., I'm a 1969 model myself.
I forgot to mention what a gorgeous restoration job you did, AWESOME! I have to agree with Kelly, I too could use a makeover. Ever think about opening an AW.org member spa? LMAO
P.S., I'm a 1969 model myself.
Very, very nice Rick! The set looks fantastic, as well as your classics in the garage. You already know how I feel about your Olds...
Did you use the gas assembly/igniter and control from a Big Load dryer? This would be a fantastic conversion to ponder in the future.
Ben
Did you use the gas assembly/igniter and control from a Big Load dryer? This would be a fantastic conversion to ponder in the future.
Ben
Hey Ben! I don't know what the parts are out of, but the gas valve fit the original bracket, so maybe it is from a newer Maytag dryer. The parts came from the used parts stash at my favourite appliance parts store here in Fort Wayne. The igniter and sensor are new, of course. Valve, orifice, and burner were used parts out of the "stash pile".
whitetub
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Can you post a picture of the set, with the lid open and the dryer door open at the same time? ( same angle as the first picture)
Thanks in advance.
Thanks in advance.
Rick
As usual, another great restoration job. What a beautiful set. I just love those lighted wash tubs. I think your aunt will be one very happy camper.
As usual, another great restoration job. What a beautiful set. I just love those lighted wash tubs. I think your aunt will be one very happy camper.
pcasa
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Converting to Propane
Hey Rick
Any suggestions on converting my DG750 from natural gas to propane - is the proper orifice available?
Thanks
Paula
Hey Rick
Any suggestions on converting my DG750 from natural gas to propane - is the proper orifice available?
Thanks
Paula
Someone at the local gas company should be able to help.
THAT TASTY CADILLAC IS MY FAVORITE BODY STYLE 
Awesome Job on the set. No an avocado fan, but they do
look beautiful.
Any chance you can explain how to change out a standing
pilot for an electronic ignition? I will most likely
want to do that to my earlier Maytag Gas Dryer. Especially
since I got it with the burner disassembled and I don't
know, a this point, how it should go together.
Thanks for sharing Rick.
Louis
Awesome Job on the set. No an avocado fan, but they do
look beautiful.
Any chance you can explain how to change out a standing
pilot for an electronic ignition? I will most likely
want to do that to my earlier Maytag Gas Dryer. Especially
since I got it with the burner disassembled and I don't
know, a this point, how it should go together.
Thanks for sharing Rick.
Louis
Changing a MT HOH Gas Dryer To Electric Ignation
Hi Louis, I did this with by using a Valve assembly from a newer [ after 1976 MT Gas Dryer ], it involves making a few clever adaptions and should be tested for safety and proper operation. I also would add a few safety thermal fuses to any older dryer I was going to put into everyday service.
John L.
Hi Louis, I did this with by using a Valve assembly from a newer [ after 1976 MT Gas Dryer ], it involves making a few clever adaptions and should be tested for safety and proper operation. I also would add a few safety thermal fuses to any older dryer I was going to put into everyday service.
John L.
