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Vintage Maytag Washer-Dryer 340W
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But those were all supposed to been traded back to MT and destroyed ...
A few escaped... LOL
Nice starting price.
Good luck for someone here please!!!
Isnt that the same model Lisa had on Green Acres?
deanmerc
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Hello everyone!
Nice machine! How did those combination washer/dryer units perform? And why would they have been returned to Maytag for destruction?
BTW, how do you guys find these ads? Do you set up alerts on Ebay or Craigslist? I keep checking Facebook marketplace, Ebay and CL, but I hardly ever find them.
Gabe
Nice machine! How did those combination washer/dryer units perform? And why would they have been returned to Maytag for destruction?
BTW, how do you guys find these ads? Do you set up alerts on Ebay or Craigslist? I keep checking Facebook marketplace, Ebay and CL, but I hardly ever find them.
Gabe
It's interesting that the timer knob is very similar to the acrylic type that didn't appear on traditional Maytag washers until the late 1970s.
Re: why Maytag sought to destroy all of these machines -- the company had a reputation for product dependability and longevity to defend, and washer/dryer combos from any manufacturer were trouble-prone. They were also relatively poor performers. This is why you don't see them on the market today. It appears nobody has yet figured out how to design a reliable combo, and/or it's likely not feasible where price point is concerned.
Re: why Maytag sought to destroy all of these machines -- the company had a reputation for product dependability and longevity to defend, and washer/dryer combos from any manufacturer were trouble-prone. They were also relatively poor performers. This is why you don't see them on the market today. It appears nobody has yet figured out how to design a reliable combo, and/or it's likely not feasible where price point is concerned.
I think the Philco-Bendix Combo's did a vey good job. Unfortunately, They couldn't make them now because of Government interference. They certainly would do at least as well as today's "Drek a Matic" machines especially on " office dust".
No matter the brand, people who didn't have the room were damned glad to have a washer and a dryer in one space.
I have seen Greg's Maytag combo in operation and it looks pretty competent to me. Of course that doesn't speak to the reliability of the machine, however I've never heard Greg grumbling about it.
As has been said, Maytag was concerned about their reputation of quality.
My have times completely changed!
No matter the brand, people who didn't have the room were damned glad to have a washer and a dryer in one space.
I have seen Greg's Maytag combo in operation and it looks pretty competent to me. Of course that doesn't speak to the reliability of the machine, however I've never heard Greg grumbling about it.
As has been said, Maytag was concerned about their reputation of quality.
My have times completely changed!
In the ad he mentions having it listed locally, so the auction may end early. I found the ad on craigslist here: https://stlouis.craigslist.org/atq/d/vintage-maytag-washer-dryer/6695652914.html
Maytag Combo trade in program
Maytag offered a trade in program for the combo - and would pay out different tiers of credit towards a 502 set, depending on how long the owner had the combo, i.e. more time meant less credit towards the 502 set. I posted my findings on this years ago and can now be found in the archives.
The credit could also be applied towards a 702 set, with the owner paying the difference. After a certain amount of time the credit ended and Maytag left the owners to replace the combo on their own accord.
I haven’t seen any documentation stating they were all recalled to be then destroyed - I suspect the fate of the Hotpoint combo has blended into the lore of the Maytag.
As far as this combo - eBay is the best way to go. If several parties are interested an auction format is truly the most fair outcome. For the future owners sake I’d inquire about the condition of the boot. The one I found years ago looked good but was dry rotted along the top inside edge.
Good luck!
Ben [this post was last edited: 9/16/2018-16:25]
Maytag offered a trade in program for the combo - and would pay out different tiers of credit towards a 502 set, depending on how long the owner had the combo, i.e. more time meant less credit towards the 502 set. I posted my findings on this years ago and can now be found in the archives.
The credit could also be applied towards a 702 set, with the owner paying the difference. After a certain amount of time the credit ended and Maytag left the owners to replace the combo on their own accord.
I haven’t seen any documentation stating they were all recalled to be then destroyed - I suspect the fate of the Hotpoint combo has blended into the lore of the Maytag.
As far as this combo - eBay is the best way to go. If several parties are interested an auction format is truly the most fair outcome. For the future owners sake I’d inquire about the condition of the boot. The one I found years ago looked good but was dry rotted along the top inside edge.
Good luck!
Ben [this post was last edited: 9/16/2018-16:25]
"As far as this combo - eBay is the best way to go."
Now you *know* once the local CL advert was listed certain persons began blowing up seller's inbox, and or making contact directly.
Offers will be made and if things go the way usually do with these things; that eBay listing will vanish with "Listing Ended Because Item Is No Longer Available".....
Now you *know* once the local CL advert was listed certain persons began blowing up seller's inbox, and or making contact directly.
Offers will be made and if things go the way usually do with these things; that eBay listing will vanish with "Listing Ended Because Item Is No Longer Available".....
Launderess,
It didn't occur to me that someone may use the link for foul intentions, so I deleted the post. However, minimal deduction is needed to figure it out.
It didn't occur to me that someone may use the link for foul intentions, so I deleted the post. However, minimal deduction is needed to figure it out.
Wouldn't call it "foul" intentions.
Seller obviously is playing both sides of the fence, and there isn't anything wrong with that per se. Why give eBay and Paypal or whoever a cut of your money if it isn't necessary?
Also with large appliances can see the attraction of doing a local sale; no hassle over shipping and so forth.
Truth be told am going to give seller benefit of doubt that he/she didn't *know* what they've got, and or wasn't assuming it *may* bring in a nice chunk of money.
Having been though this with that AEG Lavamat that slipped though my fingers.... But as Big Daddy always said "money talks and BS walks...".
Seller obviously is playing both sides of the fence, and there isn't anything wrong with that per se. Why give eBay and Paypal or whoever a cut of your money if it isn't necessary?
Also with large appliances can see the attraction of doing a local sale; no hassle over shipping and so forth.
Truth be told am going to give seller benefit of doubt that he/she didn't *know* what they've got, and or wasn't assuming it *may* bring in a nice chunk of money.
Having been though this with that AEG Lavamat that slipped though my fingers.... But as Big Daddy always said "money talks and BS walks...".
Description from ebay. The 9/16 update is interesting
Vintage Maytag Washer Dryer model 340W. This is being sold as-is as the plug was damaged moving it out of the basement. It’s a nice item and seems to be rare as I’ve never seen another. It’s 43.5” high, 34” wide and 26” deep. It weighs 300-350 lbs. These vintage appliances have so much style. I have thought of using this on my patio to hold ice and drinks. I’ve seen others use older washers for that.
I had this listed, but it wasn’t in the right category. I also have this for sale locally, so the auction may end early. I would be happy to work with a shipper if you make arrangements.
On Sep-16-18 at 16:24:59 PDT, seller added the following information:
I was contacted a day ago by a collector of this type of machine. Apparently, there’s a group of washing machine collectors, who knew? This is one of two models of a Maytag Combination made in the late 50’s-early 60’s. They suggested this was one of possibly ten known to have survived. It’s nice to have a better understanding of what I now understand is a rare item.
Here's the CL ad:
Vintage Maytag Washer Dryer model 340W. This is being sold as-is as the plug was damaged moving it out of the basement. It’s a nice item and seems to be rare as I’ve never seen another. It’s 43.5” high, 34” wide and 26” deep. It weighs 300-350 lbs. These vintage appliances have so much style. I have thought of using this on my patio to hold ice and drinks. I’ve seen others use older washers for that.
I had this listed, but it wasn’t in the right category. I also have this for sale locally, so the auction may end early. I would be happy to work with a shipper if you make arrangements.
On Sep-16-18 at 16:24:59 PDT, seller added the following information:
I was contacted a day ago by a collector of this type of machine. Apparently, there’s a group of washing machine collectors, who knew? This is one of two models of a Maytag Combination made in the late 50’s-early 60’s. They suggested this was one of possibly ten known to have survived. It’s nice to have a better understanding of what I now understand is a rare item.
Here's the CL ad:
Translation - Cha-Ching!!!!
Honey Bunch, we got us a gold mine here!
lawrence
Honey Bunch, we got us a gold mine here!
lawrence
Yes, this "collector" has no intention of buying the machine, but thought they should inform the seller what a rare and beautiful machine they have.
Should be an interesting outcome.
Should be an interesting outcome.
As of last evening
Still at only the two bids, now > 15 and current price is $250.
This is likely going to be one for the record book folks.
Keep your eye on the birdie!
Still at only the two bids, now > 15 and current price is $250.
This is likely going to be one for the record book folks.
Keep your eye on the birdie!
