WE WENT VINTAGE!!!

[volvoguy87]

A806

It looks like you have an A806, no suds-saver. This is the TOL dial machine. There was also the A906 with just a row of buttons that was the TOL machine in Maytag's lineup at the time, but the A806 has the most features and most flexable settings. I would say the A806 is the highest-level machine for which replacement parts aren't a problem. The A806 was in production from about 1967 to 1979, though I could be off by a bit. They were changed a little over the years, and I'm willing to bet yours is a later one. Post the serial number and someone could tell you the time of its manufacture. Enjoy your Maytag, I have an A208 which, though close to BOL, I still love.

Wash, wash, wash, the Maytag way,
Dave

 

[liamwa]

Got all the info.

It's a Maytag A806, series 2, serial #696280YS. Any info is much appreciated. The machine is running great by the way.

Thanks.
Liam

 

[liamwa]

Just curious, does anyone know how much an A806 sold for new and what the equivalent cost would be today. It's built like a tank with a lot of high grade materials, seems like it would cost a fair bit to build.

Liam

 

[gyrafoam]

In its day it was a very expensive washing machine.
Other than a 906, I can't think of another American made washer with as high a price-tag. Worth every penny and then some!

 

[mayfan69]

Great looking Machine!

Congrats there Liam,

You have a great looking Maytag there!

I love these vintage ones so much i'm even prepared to ship one to Australia eventually!

Enjoy!
Leon

 

[trainguy]

YS = August 1976 (I think)

 

[trok_99]

Price of the 806

In July 1975, My parents bought their third automatic and as my mom said,"finally a MAYTAG."

They paid $485.00 in 7/75 for the A606S one model lower than the A806S. My mom wanted the 806s but dad would not go for it as it was $510.00 The suds saver feature added about $25.00 to the base model.

As has been stated the 806 was around for a long time. Being series 2, your machine was produced during the 08 model production 1976-80.

 

[liamwa]

Westcoast Appliance

Here is a link to the appliance shop where I bought the Maytag. Great store if your in the Victoria area.

Liam

West Coast Appliance Gallery

As a local-owned store, WestCoast Appliance has served Victoria, B.C. since 1984. We are proud to provide an in-house customer service team with experts ready to help you choose your home appliances, whether that is for your kitchen or laundry.

www.westcoastappliance.ca

 

[mickeyd]

beautiful machine, Liam

what other vintage machines did you see besides your new baby?

 

[liamwa]

"what other vintage machines did you see"

At the same shop, Westcoast Appliance they had a matched Maytag center dial set in white selling for $550 or there about. I don't think they had lighted controls though, but still very nice. Besides that they had a couple of the "newer" Maytags with the timer on the right. I think they had a few BD whirlpools, and lots of DDs from various years. The prices may seem high for used, but they are all rebuilt and covered for one year. This is a good store I highly recommend them.

Thanks for all the replies.
Liam

 

[gansky1]

What a nice looking washer - it's spotless! Thanks for the link to your store, they look like a very reputable company.

 

[scott55405]

Liamwa, I hope you enjoy your new washer! That was a fine choice, and certainly more fun than pretty much any new toploader you would have purchased now. It should be a really good machine, and the fact that you got the almost TOL lighted control model makes it just that much better!

 

[maytaga806]

Video..

Why did he delete the full cycle video off YouTube?