WE WENT VINTAGE!!!

[liamwa]

I'm so excited, we bought a rebuild Maytag center dial A806 today, and it has a backlit control panel. So let me tell you all the story. Our awful 1999 Frigidaire washer finally died yesterday, so time for a new machine. I had pretty much resined myself to getting some sort of Whirlpool DD, So today my Dad and I went into Victoria to look for it. We went to several different places but nobody had any new DDs in stock, they would have to order one for us. We just couldn't wait for that though as we needed a washer right away. Anyway the last place we tried was a new and used appliance store called West Coast Wholesale Appliance, and there it was right inside the door. It was as if it was calling out to me "buy me, take me home." My dad took some convincing as we recently had a bad experience with a used TV. However the salesman explained that all there used machines go through a comprhancive rebuild process, and that he would recommend a vintage Maytag over any new machine that they sell and that it was warranted for one year. I think what finally pushed Dad over the edge was that I offered to buy the machine, and so I did $350. The big old Tag is now installed in our laundry closet at home. My Mum just loves the vintage styling, and we all love how quiet and powerful it is. The machine is in great cosmetic shape with just a couple scratches here and there, and the control panel is just beautiful. I can't believe it, I have a vintage washer and I couldn't be happier! Pictures to come soon!

Liam

PS
I want to thank you all for getting me so interested in vintage washers. This is the best site on the web.

 

[liamwa]

Some Pictures

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[DADoES]

Lovely!

 

[sudsman]

OHHH

Thats one of the GOOOOD ones !

 

[liamwa]

It sure is, my Dad calls it the retro washer.

 

[bajaespuma]

Congratulations on a wonderful achievement! Beautiful machine!

 

[gyrafoam]

Beautiful!You have found one of the best washers there ever was and it is so versatile it is timeless as far as features are concerned.

Be sure to give it a coat of a good automotive wax----I like Meguire's although I think any good wax will do the job. Don't forget to do inside the lid and around the tub opening, and the glass and chrome on the backsplash, timer dial, etc.!When you are through buffing it will look factory new! When you have a chance pick up a new set of belts and a poly-pump from your parts store and store them for the future. Cheap insurance!

I do not trust in Whirlpool wanting to keep the parts for the old machines like Maytag did and believe they will stop production of them.

 

[mayken4now]

Very wonderful machine. Gyrafoam is correct, one the best machines you could have found.

Now, get Dad to get the matching dryer!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Steve

 

[Unimatic1140]

Very Nice Liam, congratulations! This will be a fun washer to have.

 

[jetcone]

Wow thats TOL

it has all the buttons and whistles, enjoy!!

 

[liamwa]

Well I gave it a good wipe down and got all that dried on detergent off the top. It looks great now, I think I'm going to wax it like Gyrafoam says. One question though the powerfin agitator just pulls right out, there's nothing holding it down, is this normal?

Thanks.
Liam

 

[foraloysius]

Great looking machine! I love the flexibility of the controls. You can choose all the options you want.

 

[jetcone]

Totally normal

and you should pop it off once a month so that it never siezes on the shaft but NEVER put any lubricant on the shaft otherwise it might attack the rubber or the gyrtator might start floating off in wash ...horrors!

 

[liamwa]

Another question how old is this washer, late 70's? Also where does it fall in the line, TOL near TOL? Any info you have on it would be much appreciated.

Thanks.
Liam

 

[rinso]

806 - My favorite Maytag!! Along with the 1-18 from Frigidaire, IMHO this is one of the most nearly perfect TL machines made. Has all the candy, but still very straightforward and user friendly. And the cabinet and control panel design and appearence is still one of the best ever.

 

[rp2813]

Liam, I'm pretty sure your machine is at least late 70's if not newer. The Maytag experts should be chiming in on this question for you. It's also pretty close to being top of the line. A beautiful find and I think your mom is going to have this machine for many years to come and consider it the best machine she's ever owned--if she doesn't already!