My son found this vid & sent it to me. I STILL have this very Maytag. One small thing went wrong a lonnnnng time ago. The repair man came out, fixed it and said, “These machines are workhorses. Never get rid of it.” I lived in a Cleveland suburb (2 1/2 years), and in the Fall of 1977 we bought this machine. It moved from Ohio to Southern California, been three homes, and this Maytag washing machine, & it’s companion dryer, are still going strong. These babies are almost 43 years old, and they work & look better than I do. Thanks for this vid. You made an old broad very happy to see her “babies” on the internet!
These were built in farm country . No nonsense machines. Straight and to the point. Always loved the understated beauty of these center dial washers. Maytag didn't need hype or "Heavy Duty" stamped on their panels to sell their machines . People knew what they were getting with these machines.
Thank you for appreciating and caring for such a wonderful Laundry pair, and holding onto them , you are extremely smart, and truly blessed, May God continue to bless you.
I myself would pay $3000 for a vintage washer/dryer set for many reasons. I was just talking to my friend and I told him I miss the days when we had Sears and other appliance stores where you could buy quality appliances cause to me they were commercial grade anytime they last for years on in. I always encourage my friends and family that have old washers and dryers to at least keep them in storage if they are not working and one day have them restored. I wish I still had my grandma’s harvest gold Hotpoint washer and dryer set I would most definitely have it restored. Thank you again for all your videos because a washer fanatic as myself have memories of the washers and dryers. Just listening to them wash, spin, and one of our other you tube family members say the buzz click clunk is just so soothing. Thank you again and be safe.
Antonio Carter You could just buy Miele, and not have to worry about breakdowns for years, and even then parts will be available unlike forty year old machines. Plus a Miele will wash better, using less water and less power than any antiquated top loader.
I would love a Miele washer the only issue I have is the capacity is a bit smaller than I’d like. I’m a guy that loves options meaning I want to be able to wash normal everyday wear to the thick comforter to my rugs to bulky towels and heavy jeans.
I bought my 1978 A408 in 2001 for $100. Still running great at 42 years old. It's not as fancy as this one and it definitely has its share of battle scars but it still washes great.
I grew up with this same machine, but in white, looked slightly larger though, and the one my parents had (from 1976 - 2009) had 5 cycles (Gentle-Delicate/Handwash, Soak'n'Wash, Pre-soak(and drain), Normal Wash, Permanent Press) and 3 more button sections (No Drain/Normal Drain, Save Suds/Return Suds, Regular Rinse/Extended Rinse and Spin/Long Spin), and there was a toggle switch for the end of cycle signal buzzer on/off on the right outside of the top console. Best machine I have ever used.
Always hated unloading the truck when a new shipment of Maytag’s came into the store. Them suckers where still the heaviest things a goin back in the 80’s still! Lol lol 😊😊 You did good Eugene in rebuilding it after 40 years, it was time to have it gone through. It will run another 40 years now!
This is one of my favorite washers ever! We had a newer version of this in harvest gold worked perfectly up until I decided to change it. I put a sign on it that said “I still work take me” and they did. Nothing can really go wrong with this. Always top rated by consumer reports when they were legit back in the day.
grandcarriage1 Yes I absolutely do regret it I should’ve kept it if I only had the storage space I had bought a direct drive GE before the Hydro waves it’s still downstairs my cousin is using it. I rather would’ve had the Maytag. I’m sure with a belt replacement or a minor repair it would’ve still been here.
A Vintage Maytag: The perfect washer for those who wish to practice social distancing! Buy one, put it in your basement, and no one will have to come to your home to repair it for months, or even years! Or more realistically, decades.
I have a 1987 Model which is very similar to this except they changed the button layout. I bought it with the dryer for $100, 3 years ago. I haven't had any problems and haven't even had to replace the belts yet. The guy I bought them from said they were left by the previous owner and he didn't want these old machines, he wanted new "advanced" front loaders. I bet he's already had them break down on him. Should have stuck with the classic!
Smitastic You do realise that in Europe we have been exclusively using front loaders since the seventies? America thinks they are "advanced" we just think they are normal. They are certainly much better than top loaders, they wash better, use less water, use less power, less detergent, spin faster, damage clothes less. Why anyone still uses top loaders other than for historical interest is beyond us!
@@spencerwilton5831 They don't clean better than a conventional top loader. You forgot to add, cost more are less reliable and are far more expensive to repair. I'll keep my 1987 Maytag for another 30 years, you'll be on your fifth front loader by then. It's not more environmentally friendly to keep manufacturing new machines when could have used the one same reliable machine for years. My parents have only had 2 Maytag top loaders since they got married in 1968, and the first one they left in the house they moved from.
@@spencerwilton5831 Well, the thing is front loaders are more expensive up front than top loaders, and when built correctly, a top-loading washer can clean clothes much better and faster than any front-loading washer can. I wasn't kidding in my original comment when I said a Maytag could realistically run decades. My great aunt had a Maytag Dependable Care in her condo, and in the 20 years she lived there it never had to be repaired once. She also used to have a Maytag more like the one shown in the video that was from the 1960s and, despite having a hole in the tub, still worked perfectly when she gave it away in the 1990s. Also, my Whirlpool Direct Drive has had only two things have fail on it since my family purchased it in 1997: the motor coupler (a $25 part) and the agitator dogs (a $5 part). In 23 years of owning that machine, we have spent $30 replacement parts, and it has outlived two dryers. No front loader will ever manage to do that. Remember, it doesn't matter the savings in the reduced water, electricity, and detergent usage if you have to spend all those savings repairing or replacing the machine every few years. Also, in my experiences, top load washers don't damage clothes at all unless you severely overload the machine. One reason I think front loaders are less popular in the United States is because in the 2000s, there were several class action lawsuits against various front load washing machine manufacturers here such as Electrolux, LG, and Whirlpool claiming that their machines didn't wash away soap residue well enough, and that resulted in mold and mildew buildup in the machine that ruined clothes. Those lawsuits covered about 9 million front load washers and left a bad taste in a lot of people's mouths regarding front loaders in the United States, which resulted in the market shifting back towards top loaders.
Enjoyed the vid. I watched the restoration vid earlier, 👍🏻excellent. My grandmother purchased the base model of this generation Matag washer back in 76. I still have the owners manual w/her receipt. Hers wasn’t cheap for a base model (A107). It ran long after she had passed. It was because of her washer with its reliability that I purchased my Maytag set new in 1997. Got the flagship set just below the first generation Neptune. Still running strong. There was an intermittent leak with my grandma’s machine I couldn’t pinpoint, but after watching the resto vid, I believe it was the tub clamp up top. Never checked that but remember seeing streaks from there. Sibling threw it away before I could get to it. That machine you just restored👍🏻 is going to last a very long time. Enjoyed the vid, great content, thanks for sharing it.
That’s a beautiful machine and built like a tank. I have my original 1984 Maytag washer and matching gas dryer. My washer still uses the good transmission like your machine. I’ve never touched a screw on mine except to inspect behind the front cover. I will keep both appliances as long as possible, which at this point could make them outlast me.
1968 Model had a silvery blue painted console with a white acrylic timer dial and 3 button water level switch rather than the later 4 button switch this has.
i love my 84 LA512 maytag washer and LDE612 dryer. got the pair for $100. they sat for a year. put em back into service expecting some leaks or something but they just worked and keep working.
That partial drain on the permanent press was a good feature which prevented clothes from rinkling . The sears lady kenmore and the whirlpool washer s had that feature back in the day.
I wish they made them like this now. We have a newer Maytag and I hate the HE water efficiency function. You can't just set it and walk away.....you have to wait and see how much water goes in. 9 times out of 10 not enough water goes in and I have to manually put water into the basin. I think the agitator on the newer model seems backwards. I think it should go big to small to the top but it's opposite. These older machines lasted longer too....cause the majority of the parts were metal. Thanks for posting this CLASSIC!!!!!!!
I used to have 30 A21s at my coin laundry. I rebuilt most of them. I had to rebuild because a customer got oil on her clothes (60 dollar payment to her). Agitator seal breaks down after several years and hot water gets into the transmission, forcing out the oil into the tub. This was after 13 years of continuous service (about 4 loads a day).
Thank You for explaining this Eugene. You are correct. It's so worth it! I have never met you we spoke on the phone ..I bought the tee shirt from you..lol I would by on of your machines in a heart beat. I just wish we were closer. But keep advertising every time your going to sell one pls. Your great. Love your work. If you come across Fridgedare kind... would love it. Vintage washers Rock!!!
I love these old washers!! Look at that great wash action! Why can't they make them like this anymore? The closest thing we have now is the Maytag Commercial (which I bought recently and love!). Thanks for these awesome videos Eugene!
Eugene...My mom bought the same washer brand New she had about 1 week and the clutch on her.... Had to wait for the maytag repair man to fix it. All good after that! Be safe out there Eugene!
I truly hate about the way some people whinge and whine about Maytag's slow agitation and spin. I have a 1973 HA-806 I bought from a guy and asked him "Why on earth would you want to get rid of such a meticulously maintained machine ?" He told me his wife wanted something new. About a month later he emailed me and asked if he could buy the machine back because his wife hated her new one. That was 6 years ago and I love my Tag. As with any machine, if you do not overload it, you'll have great results. Providing you use Hot/Warm water for the wash and good Powdered detergent. (My choice is Persil Universal Powder) I have a Miele front load 4842... another model that was bashed, and it does a great job. The 806 has the most selections of combinations of Temps, Agitation and Spin. What other machine ca you program a Cold Wash and warm rinse ??? Not that I would ever use that combo, but you can do it with a 806. Beautiful Restoration as always Eugene. You are very Meticulous an a Talented man. Anyone that restores vintage appliances and work on any Mercedes Benz earns a Nobel by my standards. My best and healthy wishes to You, Your family, and everyone.
grandcarriage1 it was known as the was n wear cool down cycle prevent fabrics from wrinkling . Than in the 80 models it became perm press cycle where it would drain partly than fill with cold water than agitate for a few minute than it would fully drain than spin before first rinse. Only kenmore and whirlpool had this feature
@@kimberleytui179yes my Mom used that cycle all the time now I use it Most washers now have the casual or activity cycle but I do believe there is no more cool down care on these cycles
I saw your restoration of this machine... it was, in a word, fabulous!!!! I had an A206 from the early 1970's... I love this one you have... and I would love to find some way to bring you my Maytag Wringer Washer for restoration... I love the sound of this machine... sounds exactly like my old A206.
What a great machine. Listening to this is almost music. Sounds a lot like some of the old Montgomery Wards / Norge machines. The clicking of the timer sounds a little different, more tinny.
Stephen Boisclair at one time May Co (Maytag). Made washers for Norge, and Crosley. I have a Crosley. It looks different, but is pretty bombproof. I love it.
When Maytag was still it's own Corporation they did buy out the Norge appliance company. They also bought Magic Chef in the 1980's. When Maytag was bought out by Whirlpool in 2006 they had to sell Magic Chef. Maytag also merged with Amana a few years before they were bought by Whirlpool.
First to watch and drop a like great vid Lorain Furniture I love all your vids and keep it up. Ps im 17 yet I love all your videos and have a passion for aplliances. Also can you do a load of dirty shop towels and do the queen comforter in this washer please.
I LOVE my A606! I've never understood why some people call these old Maytag's crude or that they do a substandard job of cleaning. My clothes are always clean and well rinsed. These old Maytags are unpretentious and get the job done with no fuss.
My parents had one of these and a matching dryer until 2000 when they sold their home. The new owners got them. Parents got a front loading LG for their new home that lasted about 12 years.
I am proud to say that I was able to completely resurrect a Maytag Neptune TL. Fresh grease in the clutch,new bearings new seal. No rust at all. FAV6800AWW
Wow. You see that little bit of water coming out from the top as it is spinning at 13:32.... It is almost like they had turbo shot way back then (the turbo shot function LG uses in their new machines). Crazy. Even the rinse thing at 15:30. Just like the spray nozzle LG uses on their washing machines now that spray a fine jet of water to rinse better. The clean water then gets pulled through the clothes as it spins to rinse it out better before the actual rinse. Amazing the concepts used back then is still used today although in a slightly different manner. Ahead of its time this.
What a great job with this washer! I was wondering if you could do a request. Wash one pair of jeans on the perm press cycle with a full tub of water. I would appreciate it, thanks
Love love! The A series maytag hands down the best! Do you ever get a suds saver in the shop? I have a 1983 GE flow through waiting for my attention now that I'm home for awhile this might be the time thanks for great videos hope you and your family stay safe 😊
I just got rid of the same set. I miss the light up back panel on the washer when it worked. Unfortunately it was not cost effective for me to keep them.
Those older machines didn't need to spin as fast as the new junk of today, the new junk has to spin faster to get out what the washer halfway did during both the wash and rinse cycles (So called, washing and rinsing)
Clearly the machine is doing it's job. If you own an 806 you can wash anything! However, the user does not have a grasp of how to properly launder work items with this degree of soil or the rinse water would have been clear, not dirty. Making sure the machine is not overloaded is very important for good cleaning and rinsing and as we can see the clothes in this vid are rolling-over very well. There is a reason for "pre-washing" and many machines of this vintage have cycles for it. With heavily soiled and greasy/oily work clothes they should always be spot treated and pre-washed with detergent AND ammonia (to cut the grease!). Then, when proceeding to wash, plenty of fresh detergent (more ammonia depending on grease/oil levels) and HOT wash water. With white clothing it is important to use "regular" Clorox liquid bleach in the last four minutes of the wash cycle. Clorox liquid bleach is the only liquid bleach marketed here in the US that has the ph adjusted for the water in the area in which it is sold. There is a science to properly laundering clothes and if one follows the science your clothes will be very clean.
I just got a Maytag A212 with very little use, what’s is your opinion on this washer is it any good or should I change the transmission to a orbital one ??
One other question... older machines (especially 1960's models) had exterior lights near the knobs or across the front panels. Was there a switch to turn the lights on or did they just work when the timer was active? How did they work?
We had the 1960s model when was growing up. I loved the dash light! It was activated by a little button on the dash. I believe one button for on and one for off. I currently have a 1984 A712, running strong, no repairs ! I will probably never get rid of it... too afraid of today's expensive unreliable junk. P.S. You can see the buttons for the dash light on this video. They are on the left side of the controls. th-cam.com/video/TmBtjvYuAgI/w-d-xo.html
The late model 141, 142, and A700 washers used a switch on the left side of the console that would turn the console light on and off independent of the timer. The 160, 702, 806, 900, 902, and 906 washers routed the console light through the timer.
Hello! I have a question. I have the same washer and it’s been stopping during cycles. Recently it only runs for a few seconds and shuts off. Is there anything I could do to fix it?
My son found this vid & sent it to me. I STILL have this very Maytag. One small thing went wrong a lonnnnng time ago. The repair man came out, fixed it and said, “These machines are workhorses. Never get rid of it.” I lived in a Cleveland suburb (2 1/2 years), and in the Fall of 1977 we bought this machine. It moved from Ohio to Southern California, been three homes, and this Maytag washing machine, & it’s companion dryer, are still going strong. These babies are almost 43 years old, and they work & look better than I do. Thanks for this vid. You made an old broad very happy to see her “babies” on the internet!
These are the true workhorses that never die.
These were built in farm country . No nonsense machines. Straight and to the point.
Always loved the understated beauty of these center dial washers.
Maytag didn't need hype or "Heavy Duty" stamped on their panels to sell their machines . People knew what they were getting with these machines.
pat cola me, too
Absolutely. Good old, hard working American quality.
Absolutely!!!
Thank you for appreciating and caring for such a wonderful Laundry pair, and holding onto them , you are extremely smart, and truly blessed, May God continue to bless you.
I myself would pay $3000 for a vintage washer/dryer set for many reasons. I was just talking to my friend and I told him I miss the days when we had Sears and other appliance stores where you could buy quality appliances cause to me they were commercial grade anytime they last for years on in. I always encourage my friends and family that have old washers and dryers to at least keep them in storage if they are not working and one day have them restored. I wish I still had my grandma’s harvest gold Hotpoint washer and dryer set I would most definitely have it restored. Thank you again for all your videos because a washer fanatic as myself have memories of the washers and dryers. Just listening to them wash, spin, and one of our other you tube family members say the buzz click clunk is just so soothing.
Thank you again and be safe.
Antonio Carter You could just buy Miele, and not have to worry about breakdowns for years, and even then parts will be available unlike forty year old machines. Plus a Miele will wash better, using less water and less power than any antiquated top loader.
I would love a Miele washer the only issue I have is the capacity is a bit smaller than I’d like. I’m a guy that loves options meaning I want to be able to wash normal everyday wear to the thick comforter to my rugs to bulky towels and heavy jeans.
I remember the Maytag commercials where the Maytag repairman was sitting in his shop with nothing to do since the machines were dependable.
I bought my 1978 A408 in 2001 for $100. Still running great at 42 years old. It's not as fancy as this one and it definitely has its share of battle scars but it still washes great.
I grew up with this same machine, but in white, looked slightly larger though, and the one my parents had (from 1976 - 2009) had 5 cycles (Gentle-Delicate/Handwash, Soak'n'Wash, Pre-soak(and drain), Normal Wash, Permanent Press) and 3 more button sections (No Drain/Normal Drain, Save Suds/Return Suds, Regular Rinse/Extended Rinse and Spin/Long Spin), and there was a toggle switch for the end of cycle signal buzzer on/off on the right outside of the top console. Best machine I have ever used.
Always hated unloading the truck when a new shipment of Maytag’s came into the store. Them suckers where still the heaviest things a goin back in the 80’s still! Lol lol 😊😊 You did good Eugene in rebuilding it after 40 years, it was time to have it gone through. It will run another 40 years now!
You're so lucky to have a suds saver machine and WITH a light! I wish I owned one!
This is one of my favorite washers ever! We had a newer version of this in harvest gold worked perfectly up until I decided to change it. I put a sign on it that said “I still work take me” and they did. Nothing can really go wrong with this. Always top rated by consumer reports when they were legit back in the day.
petermazbabie do you regret your decision to get rid of it? Those were fabulous machines. I’d give my eye teeth for one
grandcarriage1 Yes I absolutely do regret it I should’ve kept it if I only had the storage space I had bought a direct drive GE before the Hydro waves it’s still downstairs my cousin is using it. I rather would’ve had the Maytag. I’m sure with a belt replacement or a minor repair it would’ve still been here.
A Vintage Maytag: The perfect washer for those who wish to practice social distancing! Buy one, put it in your basement, and no one will have to come to your home to repair it for months, or even years!
Or more realistically, decades.
Lmao yes indeed realistically!!
I have a 1987 Model which is very similar to this except they changed the button layout. I bought it with the dryer for $100, 3 years ago. I haven't had any problems and haven't even had to replace the belts yet. The guy I bought them from said they were left by the previous owner and he didn't want these old machines, he wanted new "advanced" front loaders. I bet he's already had them break down on him. Should have stuck with the classic!
Smitastic You do realise that in Europe we have been exclusively using front loaders since the seventies? America thinks they are "advanced" we just think they are normal. They are certainly much better than top loaders, they wash better, use less water, use less power, less detergent, spin faster, damage clothes less. Why anyone still uses top loaders other than for historical interest is beyond us!
@@spencerwilton5831 They don't clean better than a conventional top loader. You forgot to add, cost more are less reliable and are far more expensive to repair. I'll keep my 1987 Maytag for another 30 years, you'll be on your fifth front loader by then. It's not more environmentally friendly to keep manufacturing new machines when could have used the one same reliable machine for years. My parents have only had 2 Maytag top loaders since they got married in 1968, and the first one they left in the house they moved from.
@@spencerwilton5831 Well, the thing is front loaders are more expensive up front than top loaders, and when built correctly, a top-loading washer can clean clothes much better and faster than any front-loading washer can.
I wasn't kidding in my original comment when I said a Maytag could realistically run decades. My great aunt had a Maytag Dependable Care in her condo, and in the 20 years she lived there it never had to be repaired once. She also used to have a Maytag more like the one shown in the video that was from the 1960s and, despite having a hole in the tub, still worked perfectly when she gave it away in the 1990s. Also, my Whirlpool Direct Drive has had only two things have fail on it since my family purchased it in 1997: the motor coupler (a $25 part) and the agitator dogs (a $5 part). In 23 years of owning that machine, we have spent $30 replacement parts, and it has outlived two dryers. No front loader will ever manage to do that. Remember, it doesn't matter the savings in the reduced water, electricity, and detergent usage if you have to spend all those savings repairing or replacing the machine every few years. Also, in my experiences, top load washers don't damage clothes at all unless you severely overload the machine.
One reason I think front loaders are less popular in the United States is because in the 2000s, there were several class action lawsuits against various front load washing machine manufacturers here such as Electrolux, LG, and Whirlpool claiming that their machines didn't wash away soap residue well enough, and that resulted in mold and mildew buildup in the machine that ruined clothes. Those lawsuits covered about 9 million front load washers and left a bad taste in a lot of people's mouths regarding front loaders in the United States, which resulted in the market shifting back towards top loaders.
I have a A-612 Maytag washer & a DE-412 Maytag (electric) dryer.... both have hardly been used & are in virtually new condition!
Enjoyed the vid. I watched the restoration vid earlier, 👍🏻excellent. My grandmother purchased the base model of this generation Matag washer back in 76. I still have the owners manual w/her receipt. Hers wasn’t cheap for a base model (A107). It ran long after she had passed. It was because of her washer with its reliability that I purchased my Maytag set new in 1997. Got the flagship set just below the first generation Neptune. Still running strong. There was an intermittent leak with my grandma’s machine I couldn’t pinpoint, but after watching the resto vid, I believe it was the tub clamp up top. Never checked that but remember seeing streaks from there. Sibling threw it away before I could get to it. That machine you just restored👍🏻 is going to last a very long time. Enjoyed the vid, great content, thanks for sharing it.
Eugene thanks for the great video - the washer is priceless, they can never build anything like this today!
Can watch this for hours
This sound makes me smile even just to look at it. I would buy it.
That’s a beautiful machine and built like a tank. I have my original 1984 Maytag washer and matching gas dryer. My washer still uses the good transmission like your machine. I’ve never touched a screw on mine except to inspect behind the front cover. I will keep both appliances as long as possible, which at this point could make them outlast me.
They have the matching pair of these Maytag machines in that 70s show, in Eric's basement!
If i was doing a restoration i would have replaced the damper pads but if they just needed greased that's fine. That set is worth EVER PENNY!
This is more like 1968 model. We still have the dryer to match this. And it still works great, my papaw bought it in 1968 at our local Maytag store!
1968 Model had a silvery blue painted console with a white acrylic timer dial and 3 button water level switch rather than the later 4 button switch this has.
OMG. What a wonderful machine.
i love my 84 LA512 maytag washer and LDE612 dryer. got the pair for $100. they sat for a year. put em back into service expecting some leaks or something but they just worked and keep working.
Thank you for the video. I love washing machines too and I’m a big fan of your channel.
What a dream machine!!
I wish I had that older appliances
That partial drain on the permanent press was a good feature which prevented clothes from rinkling .
The sears lady kenmore and the whirlpool washer s had that feature back in the day.
Eugine.... That was a great vidio. Maytag's were meant to last. I think any machine you sell is worth your price. Your meticulous at your craft!!!
I wish they made them like this now. We have a newer Maytag and I hate the HE water efficiency function. You can't just set it and walk away.....you have to wait and see how much water goes in. 9 times out of 10 not enough water goes in and I have to manually put water into the basin. I think the agitator on the newer model seems backwards. I think it should go big to small to the top but it's opposite. These older machines lasted longer too....cause the majority of the parts were metal. Thanks for posting this CLASSIC!!!!!!!
Ahhhhhhh she is purrrrrrrrrrrfect.. Ahh the whisper😃
Very nice! Should be ready for many decades more of service.
This Beauty will easily make it to 100 y/o !!!! Love the restoration vid and this vid is a great sequel!!!
Sincerely ...wonderfully machine!!!😍❤️💖
The wash action is like the clothes are dancing. No other washers I think had wash action quite like a Maytag properly loaded.
Excellent Vintage Maytag, Eugene... Wonderful agitation.. They were some if the best back then.. Hope you are Safe and Healthy!!☺
Beautiful work on this machine!
Gotta show off the genius of the agitator design - how the liquid fabric softener dispenser and lint filter work in these machines.
I used to have 30 A21s at my coin laundry. I rebuilt most of them. I had to rebuild because a customer got oil on her clothes (60 dollar payment to her). Agitator seal breaks down after several years and hot water gets into the transmission, forcing out the oil into the tub. This was after 13 years of continuous service (about 4 loads a day).
Ouch.. an unfortunate reality of a laundry.
I bet those A21's paid for themselves in a couple of years, if not less. Great machines!
Thank You for explaining this Eugene. You are correct. It's so worth it! I have never met you we spoke on the phone ..I bought the tee shirt from you..lol I would by on of your machines in a heart beat. I just wish we were closer. But keep advertising every time your going to sell one pls. Your great. Love your work. If you come across Fridgedare kind... would love it. Vintage washers Rock!!!
great agressive roll over
Boy that thing just gets on that laundry right now.
Wow, great Vintage washer, love it!!!
I had one of these for a couple years and the matching gas dryer mint condition came with the house. Cleaned well.
I love these old washers!! Look at that great wash action! Why can't they make them like this anymore? The closest thing we have now is the Maytag Commercial (which I bought recently and love!).
Thanks for these awesome videos Eugene!
Idk,ask Whirpool
They can’t because of the EPA
Oh Maytag!
Eugene...My mom bought the same washer brand New she had about 1 week and the clutch on her.... Had to wait for the maytag repair man to fix it. All good after that! Be safe out there Eugene!
Do you ever have trouble getting parts?
I truly hate about the way some people whinge and whine about Maytag's slow agitation and spin. I have a 1973 HA-806 I bought from a guy and asked him "Why on earth would you want to get rid of such a meticulously maintained machine ?" He told me his wife wanted something new. About a month later he emailed me and asked if he could buy the machine back because his wife hated her new one. That was 6 years ago and I love my Tag. As with any machine, if you do not overload it, you'll have great results. Providing you use Hot/Warm water for the wash and good Powdered detergent. (My choice is Persil Universal Powder) I have a Miele front load 4842... another model that was bashed, and it does a great job. The 806 has the most selections of combinations of Temps, Agitation and Spin. What other machine ca you program a Cold Wash and warm rinse ??? Not that I would ever use that combo, but you can do it with a 806. Beautiful Restoration as always Eugene. You are very Meticulous an a Talented man. Anyone that restores vintage appliances and work on any Mercedes Benz earns a Nobel by my standards. My best and healthy wishes to You, Your family, and everyone.
Excellent video, as always. Great machine!
A good strong Maytag
We have the Maytag A606 and the Maytag A608. I've never seen them run with the top open. Thanks!
Good rollover
Great Maytag machine. Back in the day the sears Lady kenmore had the same wash n wear option . The tube would drain half way and fill up again
Robert Lauricella . What’s the purpose of the half drain in relation to the fabric? Do you know?
grandcarriage1 it was known as the was n wear cool down cycle prevent fabrics from wrinkling . Than in the 80 models it became perm press cycle where it would drain partly than fill with cold water than agitate for a few minute than it would fully drain than spin before first rinse.
Only kenmore and whirlpool had this feature
It's called a cool down cycle on perma press. Prevents warmer waters from increasing wrinkles during spin.
@@kimberleytui179yes my
Mom used that cycle all the time now I use it
Most washers now have the casual or activity cycle but I do believe there is no more cool down care on these cycles
Love it
I saw your restoration of this machine... it was, in a word, fabulous!!!! I had an A206 from the early 1970's... I love this one you have... and I would love to find some way to bring you my Maytag Wringer Washer for restoration... I love the sound of this machine... sounds exactly like my old A206.
What a great machine. Listening to this is almost music. Sounds a lot like some of the old Montgomery Wards / Norge machines. The clicking of the timer sounds a little different, more tinny.
Stephen Boisclair at one time May Co (Maytag). Made washers for Norge, and Crosley. I have a Crosley. It looks different, but is pretty bombproof. I love it.
When Maytag was still it's own Corporation they did buy out the Norge appliance company. They also bought Magic Chef in the 1980's. When Maytag was bought out by Whirlpool in 2006 they had to sell Magic Chef. Maytag also merged with Amana a few years before they were bought by Whirlpool.
I have always liked that control console.
I don't know much about washers, but based on the color, the lit panel, the push buttons; I'd guess it to be from the early to mid 1960s.
Bought mine brand new in 1977.
Love the machine.
These machines sold for alot money back then. My mom bought only maytags.
First to watch and drop a like great vid Lorain Furniture I love all your vids and keep it up. Ps im 17 yet I love all your videos and have a passion for aplliances. Also can you do a load of dirty shop towels and do the queen comforter in this washer please.
Thanks so much!
CytruzErizonit It wouldn’t be the best idea to place a queen comforter in this machine. They were smaller than most machines.
I LOVE my A606! I've never understood why some people call these old Maytag's crude or that they do a substandard job of cleaning. My clothes are always clean and well rinsed. These old Maytags are unpretentious and get the job done with no fuss.
My parents had one of these and a matching dryer until 2000 when they sold their home. The new owners got them. Parents got a front loading LG for their new home that lasted about 12 years.
Oh noooooo. How depressing😟.
I am proud to say that I was able to completely resurrect a Maytag Neptune TL. Fresh grease in the clutch,new bearings new seal. No rust at all. FAV6800AWW
You are a lucky man!! 👍👍
Nice restoration job...
Wow. You see that little bit of water coming out from the top as it is spinning at 13:32.... It is almost like they had turbo shot way back then (the turbo shot function LG uses in their new machines). Crazy. Even the rinse thing at 15:30. Just like the spray nozzle LG uses on their washing machines now that spray a fine jet of water to rinse better. The clean water then gets pulled through the clothes as it spins to rinse it out better before the actual rinse. Amazing the concepts used back then is still used today although in a slightly different manner. Ahead of its time this.
Whirlpool did it in the 90s with the catalyst washers . Not to be confused with the Calypsos.
Fantastic!!!
These old Maytag's could out last time its self
I WANT A SET NEXT TIME YOU HAVE ONE
I remember these from when I was a kid. I would love to have one with the matching dryer. I hate this crappy plastic whirlpool thing I have.
My Crosley does same cleaning. Old ones are best.
Shade Ss my Crosley does , too. I understand they were made by Mayco (Maytag)
I would love to have laundry washed and CLEAN, in less than 30 minutes!
These machine are so dependable that they make me wonder how repairmen ever made money back then.
What a great job with this washer! I was wondering if you could do a request. Wash one pair of jeans on the perm press cycle with a full tub of water. I would appreciate it, thanks
Love love! The A series maytag hands down the best! Do you ever get a suds saver in the shop? I have a 1983 GE flow through waiting for my attention now that I'm home for awhile this might be the time thanks for great videos hope you and your family stay safe 😊
Watching this makes me miss my harvest gold 806, I still have her, but she needs some work, she's leaking oil really bad.
Watching these videos,damn I want one 😆
The year I graduated high school! 😄
Is the Maytag washer/dryer set still for sale?
I miss my Mom's Maytag. I have to use the laundromat.Where I live the management will NOT allow a washer.BUMMER!!!!
I just got rid of the same set. I miss the light up back panel on the washer when it worked. Unfortunately it was not cost effective for me to keep them.
I miss those old may tag washer. I had one almost like it. Don't like the new high efficiency ones. The new ones take for ever to do one load.
I'll buy it when you get it done
Nice
Was the motor even running? Has to be one of the quietest machines ever!
Same Power Fin agitator
if spin speed would be more than 1000 rpm.
The result will be more great.
I love the shower rinse option
Those older machines didn't need to spin as fast as the new junk of today, the new junk has to spin faster to get out what the washer halfway did during
both the wash and rinse cycles (So called, washing and rinsing)
How much would freight be to ship to Fort Worth, Texas
Think it would be pricey today lol lol.
you should get an older maytag washer from like 2004 or 2006, and then switch the transmission out for a orbital instead of the slower one.
I wouldn't worry about the spin. Not good, damaged clothes a bit.
But wash your clothes inside out, and shake outside to get rid of dust/hair.
Just like the one in my profile picture :-)
Clearly the machine is doing it's job. If you own an 806 you can wash anything! However, the user does not have a grasp of how to properly launder work items with this degree of soil or the rinse water would have been clear, not dirty. Making sure the machine is not overloaded is very important for good cleaning and rinsing and as we can see the clothes in this vid are rolling-over very well.
There is a reason for "pre-washing" and many machines of this vintage have cycles for it. With heavily soiled and greasy/oily work clothes they should always be spot treated and pre-washed with detergent AND ammonia (to cut the grease!).
Then, when proceeding to wash, plenty of fresh detergent (more ammonia depending on grease/oil levels) and HOT wash water. With white clothing it is important to use "regular" Clorox liquid bleach in the last four minutes of the wash cycle. Clorox liquid bleach is the only liquid bleach marketed here in the US that has the ph adjusted for the water in the area in which it is sold. There is a science to properly laundering clothes and if one follows the science your clothes will be very clean.
My Mother’s washer.
I just got a Maytag A212 with very little use, what’s is your opinion on this washer is it any good or should I change the transmission to a orbital one ??
SIR UR WASHER IS REALLY AWSOME MY QUESTION IS DOES THE WASHER HAS A METAL OUTER TUB OR A PLASTIC?,
IM DIEING TO FIND OUT.
THANK YOU.
I have run into a lot of old Maytags that the drain flange has rotted and fallen off. Do you have a repair for that?
One other question... older machines (especially 1960's models) had exterior lights near the knobs or across the front panels. Was there a switch to turn the lights on or did they just work when the timer was active? How did they work?
We had the 1960s model when was growing up. I loved the dash light! It was activated by a little button on the dash. I believe one button for on and one for off. I currently have a 1984 A712, running strong, no repairs ! I will probably never get rid of it... too afraid of today's expensive unreliable junk. P.S. You can see the buttons for the dash light on this video. They are on the left side of the controls. th-cam.com/video/TmBtjvYuAgI/w-d-xo.html
The late model 141, 142, and A700 washers used a switch on the left side of the console that would turn the console light on and off independent of the timer. The 160, 702, 806, 900, 902, and 906 washers routed the console light through the timer.
What is the rpm of these machines? I guess something like 800 rpm?
No this washer spins approximately 620 to 640 Rpm s a Minute
618
Sounds like grams house. But updated. This would’ve been her birthday present years ago and now it’s new again.
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Hello! I have a question. I have the same washer and it’s been stopping during cycles. Recently it only runs for a few seconds and shuts off. Is there anything I could do to fix it?
Did you fix it? Could be the motor overheating or the timer motor/timer assembly is dying.
Great vid. Can you do one on the matching dryer?
James Edwards yes I will before I sell it
Lorain Furniture and Appliance Thank you.