Yes it IS Maytag month... because I brought home ANOTHER ONE!

[revvinkevin]

My serial is 381732......

Hi Tim, Yes I remember seeing your photos when you painted it, I think it looks great, very fun!

What are the two letters at the end of the serial number? That is the production date code.

Kevin

 

[macboy91si]

It looks like...

KA, I attached a slightly fuzzy pic... also might be 331732, hard to tell.

 

[volvoguy87]

Motor.

Looks like the same motor that i in my housemate's DE306.
Dave

 

[phamq]

I need these little machines. I don't have a lot of clothes to wash and don't want to either wait to wash or waste water. I wonder if they clean as good as the normal sized washers?

 

[macboy91si]

YES...

My A50 does better than my grandmothers Estate washer, actually by far. The A50 has a very strong wash action, and I haven't noticed any damage to garments.

 

[gocartwasher]

very nice find

I had one like that I found in the trash pick up,fixed it then traded it off for a mower to maytaglover Alan,and I knew a lady that had the same compact Maytag dryer like yours but in white, I replaced the belt on it for her in her lake cottage

 

[bpetersxx]

How many of us have a50s

I got one and had to fix the diverter valve and the wash belt

 

[norfolksouthern]

I've had an A50 for several years, but seldom use it because I worry about the availability of parts. It's a fun machine.

NorfolkSouthern

 

[launderess]

Maytag TT Parts

Are about as rare as virgins at a prison rodeo.

Yes, obtaining Hoover TT parts can be difficult, but at least they are out there in decent enough numbers, if one knows where to look.

Did Maytag have a long run with the A50's? Were they a big selling item? Seems so odd that both Hoover and Maytag had similar products, right down to the dryers, yet Maytag parts and service for their TT seems to have vanished into thin air.

L.

 

[launderess]

Great Collection!

You are really on a roll there Kevin!

Launderess (making note to self about going to Iowa and "borrowing" that Maytag washer cover)! *LOL*

P.S.
(Might as well make a sweep of the place while one is there, what else ya got?)*LOL*

L

 

[revvinkevin]

Gadget Gary: That's pretty cool that you have the little Porta dryer, do you have the A50 washer too??

Tim (Macboy91si): It looks like your A50 is an early one, built in January 1970! (Thank you again Geoff!!)

Launderess: Thank you for the comments! Yes my "collection" is growing by leaps and bounds, especially THIS month!!! I'm bringing home another pair in a week and a half! I think after they arrive I REALLY NEED to put the brakes on!! I have too many again, so I'll have to do more thinning and fine tuning.

RedCarpetDrew: Yes the spinner speed (I'm told) is 2000 RPM, VERY fast! I was reading the owners manual (which came with it, YAY!) and it recommends spinning for 1 minute between the wash / rinse and then 2 minutes for the final spin! The final spin on the 2 year old Frigidaire Affinity FL washer I had (1000 RPM), once it started spinning, would last 8+ minutes!

My little A50 is in really good condition and so far doesn't need anything. Plus it's a FUN little machine! I was using it the other day and the impellers suddenly stopped turning. I thought "Uh oh, the belt broke!" but it had only come off. Also, I just called the seller again and asked if they happen to have the dryer too, since there was paperwork for it in the washer. SHE DOES! But she said they are still using it, but she will check on it for me. I'm not going to hold my breath, but if would be great if she decided to sell that to me also!

Just looking to the future here because I'm sure I will need one eventually…. Has anyone found a suitable replacement for the wash belt on these little A50's? I noticed the pulleys have a "V" groove and looks like it could use a narrower automotive type belt. Any thoughts?

 

[thomasortega]

Kevin

Please measure it and take a picture of the grooves. I'll try to find in a store here in Iguassu specialized in rubber hoses and belts.

Usually they have the technical specifications printed.

If I find, I'll send you.

 

[toggleswitch2]

So who is going to cmpare the spinning ability mathematically of a regualr-sized tub at various speeds versus that little spinner at uber-speed?

 

[volvoguy87]

Hang on a minute.

Repair Clinic lists the A50 round clear belt as being in stock!

Go get em!
Dave

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[bpetersxx]

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[redcarpetdrew]

Kevin, the wash belt is indeed like the belt on the beltdrive M/T D/W. Part# is 251021 and still shows available.

The Spin belt is Part# 251023 and also shows available from most parts distributors like ours...

I also have a spare set or two (I think)as does QSD-DAN if needed... Those clear round belts like the one driving your wash impellers commonly skip off as they get less plyable and stretched out. Time to replace!

RCD

 

[norfolksouthern]

I purchased one of the narrower automotive V belts for mine, and it works very well. I have not had a problem with it since. I'll have to take the back cover off in order to get a photo. It's also good to know that the spin belts are still available, but I hope I won't have to replace mine anytime soon. And yes, the spin speed is nothing short of breath taking on these little critters!

NorfolkSouthern

 

[gadgetgary]

Kevin

-Gadget Gary: That's pretty cool that you have the little Porta dryer, do you have the A50 washer too??

No matching washer, but, will be on the look out for one.

 

[harvestgold]

maytag washer

Kevin another nice find really cool washer, a great washer to add to your collection

 

[qsd-dan]

Set

Here's a harvest gold set

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