Turquoise Maytag Set / $200 / San Diego
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WOW!
Of course.... San Diego.... Dammit!!!
mrcoppertone
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Holy smokes! I've been looking for a blue pair to put in my laundry room that has blue linoleum flooring. I also live in Los Angeles. Just seems like a big risk not knowing if they work and the door not closing.
good catch on the dryer cabinet!
The dryer handle can be replaced (link) but the set will likely need some moderate to intensive work to use as a daily driver.
I had a (700) set for about seven years, one of my all-time faves.
The dryer handle can be replaced (link) but the set will likely need some moderate to intensive work to use as a daily driver.
I had a (700) set for about seven years, one of my all-time faves.
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I wouldn't let that bother me in the least. If I was close and wanted them, I'd make the deal.
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I wouldn't let that bother me in the least. If I was close and wanted them, I'd make the deal.
>> I wouldn't let that bother me in the least. If I was close and wanted them, I'd make the deal.
Same!
Same!
mrcoppertone
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Are these generally easy to find people to repair and work on? I don't really have any experience yet with vintage washer/dryer's. The rest of my appliances are vintage and those were quite challenging to repair when needed.
I also have to find out if these are compatible with my electric/gas setup. I can take pictures and post in here when I get back home later tonight.
If they seem compatible, I'll try to give it a shot! In the past year, I picked up a vintage refrigerator, dishwasher, and cooktop (that had to be restored.) Gets pretty tiring, and costly, to replace everything so quickly!
I also have to find out if these are compatible with my electric/gas setup. I can take pictures and post in here when I get back home later tonight.
If they seem compatible, I'll try to give it a shot! In the past year, I picked up a vintage refrigerator, dishwasher, and cooktop (that had to be restored.) Gets pretty tiring, and costly, to replace everything so quickly!
>> Are these generally easy to find people to repair and work on?
I would say that finding someone to work on them is (or would be) far easier than finding a pair of the machines.
I would say that finding someone to work on them is (or would be) far easier than finding a pair of the machines.
mrcoppertone
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Looks like the dryer is electric. Is that desirable with these? Also, do these use different outlets than ordinary house outlets?
Apparently, these were untouched for decades. The light still comes on in the washer. She sent me pics of the inside and they look almost new.
I asked her to send me closer pictures of the wash and dry cycles. Just curious which options this one has but I am likely buying these at this point!
Apparently, these were untouched for decades. The light still comes on in the washer. She sent me pics of the inside and they look almost new.
I asked her to send me closer pictures of the wash and dry cycles. Just curious which options this one has but I am likely buying these at this point!
I hate to be *THAT* guy, but if you're unfamiliar with machines this old and aren't willing to learn and work on them yourself, then pass. Finding someone who would even begin to know how to work on that complex timer and electronic control unit of the 642C is going to be slim to none. The whole dryer needs to be torn down cleaned and lubricated before being put into regular service. The front seal is probably deteriorated and turned to dust by now, which is NLA. Timers for either unit are long gone and unavailable. The 3 coil water valve in the washer is almost impossible to come by now and most likely needs to be replaced, at minimal, rebuilt. Expect everything that holds water and oil to leak in the near future on that washer. The washer may still even have a pot metal pump in it, which definitely needs to be replaced before a drop of water enters the tub. The hoses connected to the pump are petrified by now.
I've done several complete in depth restorations on Maytags older than these but I spent many years gathering service manuals, spent endless hours reading them, a decade of collecting parts from ebay and buying old stock parts from Maytag service centers, and cut my teeth on some lower end units and junky high end units of this era before restoring nicer ones.
I've done several complete in depth restorations on Maytags older than these but I spent many years gathering service manuals, spent endless hours reading them, a decade of collecting parts from ebay and buying old stock parts from Maytag service centers, and cut my teeth on some lower end units and junky high end units of this era before restoring nicer ones.
mrcoppertone
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Hi Dan,
I've actually worked on just about all of my vintage appliances. I serviced and installed all of them myself. However, I can't do things like re-chrome, replace certain parts I don't have access to etc. In fact, I pretty much fix or repair everything I own including cars, guitars, electronics, light fixtures, household items... So, I certainly have no problems getting my hands dirty and tinkering.
But like anyone, there's always a first time for something. I haven't worked on a washer/dryer yet so I'm coming here for advice. I'm restoring my 1958 home and this washer and dryer are really perfect for it. I am not just doing this to have some cool looking appliances. I truly believe in preservation and celebrating some of the great manufacturing of our past.
For anyone who is willing to help me do that, I would greatly appreciate it.
I've actually worked on just about all of my vintage appliances. I serviced and installed all of them myself. However, I can't do things like re-chrome, replace certain parts I don't have access to etc. In fact, I pretty much fix or repair everything I own including cars, guitars, electronics, light fixtures, household items... So, I certainly have no problems getting my hands dirty and tinkering.
But like anyone, there's always a first time for something. I haven't worked on a washer/dryer yet so I'm coming here for advice. I'm restoring my 1958 home and this washer and dryer are really perfect for it. I am not just doing this to have some cool looking appliances. I truly believe in preservation and celebrating some of the great manufacturing of our past.
For anyone who is willing to help me do that, I would greatly appreciate it.
Dryer DOES NOT plug into a normal household outlet, it need a 230V dedicated line.
mrcoppertone
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Thanks for the heads up. That should be easy enough. My electric panel is in the same room and there's a crawl space underneath.
stricklybojack
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Did you get it?
I'm curious to see them, if you need some help, I'm more than happy to help you. I'm a washing machine designer (but I never touched a vintage Maytag or even saw one running right in front of me)
I'm in DTLA, Gage and Normandie.
Obs. I have a broken leg... so I can't force too much until I recover and get rid of the boot I'm wearing.
I'm curious to see them, if you need some help, I'm more than happy to help you. I'm a washing machine designer (but I never touched a vintage Maytag or even saw one running right in front of me)
I'm in DTLA, Gage and Normandie.
Obs. I have a broken leg... so I can't force too much until I recover and get rid of the boot I'm wearing.
