What was next to that turquoise dryer???

[jons1077]

The mint condition 1970 Maytag 806 that I'll be keeping! The home was built in 1970. The builder that built this home to be his own loved the old Westinghouse dryer and kept it there but apparently decided to buy this Maytag 806 washer. The washer never left the indoor laundry room and has seen light use. It is spotless and they gave it to me for free! Can't beat that!

Someone help me with defeating the lidswitch please!

 

[jons1077]

Here's another shop...

This washer is absolutely gorgeous! Inside shot.

 

[kenmoreguy64]

What an awesome washer Jon, and free!!! VERY NICE indeed. Congrats!

Gordon

 

[gyrafoam]

Hey Jon, good catch! Ya'll will love that one!

 

[70series]

Awesome catch. You don't see too many washers from that time period looking so pristine. I imagine a lightly used Maytag must have a ton of useful years ahead with no problems. Have fun with it.

Have a good one,
James

 

[gadgetgary]

Wow Jon

Totally awesome.
Does the tub light work?
Congrats!

 

[jons1077]

Gary

I know the panel lights up. I don't think the tub light did though so it may just be a burned out bulb or something. I didn't get to run the machine or anything but it was their daily driver and they reported never having a problem with it even once. It had a slight cobweb underneath and that was it. No rust and no dirt anywhere at all. Very nice machine indeed!

Hopefully tomorrow I'll get it downstairs and hooked up. Got to get that lid switch defeated also.

 

[swestoyz]

Hey Jon -

The lid switch for the lighted tub machines is a pesky beast in compairson to the non-lighted tubs. It is a double pole, single throw switch. The difficult part about it though is the two poles are switched opposite of each other.

There may be a better way, however the only way I've been able to get them to work is to power the tub light via the timer and by-pass the switch all together.

BTW - great looking Maytag! Certainly worth bring home for a spin.

Ben

 

[qsd-dan]

Bypassing the lid switch = badly dented cabinet in the event of a major out-of-balance load (lid switch and out-of-balance switch are essentially tied together). Just stick a piece of plastic or wood between the lid switch and lid. I use a REALLY thick plastic spoon behind the lid switch and hold the lid up with a 12" wood ruler. Got lots of years, mileage, and pleasure out of that combo!

As Ben mentioned, the switch is a double pole single throw design. I recently took mine apart as it decided to altogether quit functioning a few weeks ago. Pretty simple design. I disassembled it, filed down all of the contacts, and slapped it back together. So far so good the last 4 weeks.

The tub light is standard. I found a perfect match at my local True Value store.

The shiny inner tub definitely screams low use!!

Congrats!

 

[alr2903]

Wow, that is a very nice Maytag. alr2903

 

[jons1077]

Sounds complicated

Double-pole? Sheesh! Ben, I assume when you say to control the tub light through the timer that just means it's on when the machine is on and off when it's off? But normally the tub light in these comes on anytime the lid is opened? You can tell I've never had an 806. I literally have a BOL tag and now a TOL tag. I'm tempted to keep both just because of that!

Jon

 

[combo52]

BYPASSING MT LID SWITCHES

As Dan stated bypassing the lid sw defeats the off balance function. I like to install a toggle sw in parallel to the lid sw, You can install it on the back of the control panel where it won't spoil the original appearance of the machine. That way you just flip the sw when you want to watch and if you want to walk away you just flip it back and close the lid. As Ben suggested I would just wire the tub light with the console light so they are on together.

 

[mickeyd]

A penny works in a pinch

When I'm at my cousin's, I slip one in to watch the extravagant spray--wait till you see, if you already haven't--but it usually pops out. I'm going to try a dime next time he's washing. One member suggested a paint stirring stick, a while back. Good luck on your gorgeous washer, however you trip it up.

Hi Jon, it's Mike.

 

[hooverwheelaway]

Gorgeous!

Welcome to the Avocado 806 Club!

 

[jons1077]

Fred,

I started a new club. Hard to see from the pictures but I'm in the Harvest Gold 806 club. Avocado is definitely my favorite choice though. Looks really good on a GE.

 

[autowasherfreak]

Welcome to the Club!

I have a Maytag 06 in harvest gold and I love it! I use it more than my Frigidaire front loader. It's quicker, doesn't waste 15-20 trying to balance itself on the final spin.

 

[jons1077]

Crome

I have to say that last photo that autowasherfreak just posted of his 806 reminds me of how much I like Maytag's chrome accents. I took some barekeeper's friend to my LA308 panel a while back and that chrome was painfully shiney! I just love it!

Jon

 

[qsd-dan]

A slice of Harvest Gold Heaven!

 

[goatfarmer]

Me too!!!

 

[bosch2460]

I am soooo jealous..... All these 806's, and I cannot even find one near where I live!! It is definitely a dream machine for me to find. I think they are such classy machines. Love all those machines, guys...and great job on the free find, Jon!

Joel

 

[gadgetgary]

I started a new club.

Member here

 

[jons1077]

All hooked up and good to go...

We huffed this little beauty down to the basement last night. Got it all hooked up and ready to go. The inside is completely clean and rust free. Probably the cleanest machine I'll ever see and in perfect function. Agitation is brisk and everything sounds smooth. Got the tub light replaced so we have all of the lights now. Went ahead and took a few snapshots while doing a mixed color load. Enjoy!

 

[jons1077]

Inside shot

nice full rinse. Love the tub light!!!

 

[jons1077]

Glam shot

Love the look of this console with all of the chrome accents!

 

[jons1077]

Center dial

sorry this one is blurry but at least you can see the cycles. I think everyone in the club has an 806 anyways but what the heck.

 

[jons1077]

Right side

temp and water level buttons are in nice shape

 

[jons1077]

Left side console

This has to be the best feature of this machine...seperate agitate/spin selections for maximum versatility. again sorry for the blurry pic

 

[jons1077]

1978 LA308

I know I've mentioned this machine many times but never posted vids of pics of it. This is my 1978 LA308. It's BOL for the 18-lbs machines. It of course has the infamous "automatic" button. For a one-speed machine with the most basic features this happens to be one of my favorite washers.

 

[jons1077]

Moneyshot

This tub is the dark blue color, not white. Other than that they are made exactly the same way as the white tubs if I'm not mistaken.

This machine was from my partner Tony's parents. This was there daily driver up until last year.

 

[gadgetgary]

Love the tub light!!!

Jon,

Isn't that an awesome feature?

Love the tub light too.