I love this video because it shows a great piece of machine engineering in action. I heard some of these washers had a timer for dispensing softener,bleach and dyeing or tinting sequences. I don't know if that is true or not.
Our 1989 model sounded exactly like this. It performed flawlessly for the 15 years we had it. Toward the end, we started seeing the occasional little black spots on are clothes from time to time. It was better than our 1975 Whirlpool machine before it which failed 3 times in it's 14 years. Wanting larger capacity & fearing the transmission seal may be going bad, we replaced it with a Neptune in 2005 that has already outperformed it's matching dryer, which needed new ignition coils last year.
I remember this model doing an excellent job on work clothes and heavy overalls and then do royal on delicates just as well. It could get pretty hot...always wondered what temp it when up to...do you know? Maytag should give you royalties on these vids incidentally..LOL!
do you mind helping me out, i bought one second hand and im not quite sure how to set the cycle and how it works, i lived in apartment buildings all my life and there were always instruction. i really would appreciate your help
@ginaabdelmalak Well Just use the regular cycle. Set the main dial to your desired wash time, 8 to ten minutes is good for most loads. Them set your temps, I recommend hot wash for white and towels, warm for mixed colours, and cold for darks, with cold rinses for all, Then you set your water level from small to extra large depending on your load size, and there you go. Also leave the wash and spin speeds set to normal unless you have delicates. Hope this helps.
I recently got a Maytag A207 in a home that I purchased. It is pristine and works flawflessly. Any idea as to what year the A207 was made? No papers were left in the home and I was just curious. Also, does anyone know how I could get some replacement water level buttons as one is missing.. Thanks for any help.
Maytag washers and dryers made from 1972 to 1979 were the best machines ever made in america! If you see one on the side of the road you would be wise to pick it up and bring it home. They are very easy to work on, they seldom break down and they last forever!!!! I have 4 washers and 4 dryers from that era! A Lifetime supply!!!!! LOL
@ulltra Actually, our 1989 set sounded identical to to this one, as well as my grandparents's 1970 model. Agitator and shapes of the cabinet and drum are the same between all 3. Only differences are color schemes and panel design. My grandparent's had the black agitator with the blue filter & cup with a white knob on the control panel. Ours had a brown control panel trimmed in chrome.
@ulltra I agree....wish we would get back to making products we could be proud of for their efficiency and durability. This site is a great demonstration for any students of socio-economics and mechanical design.
Dude!!! I luv this vid & it rocks so much I had my Mom's A806 shipped from NH to FL to see it LIVE for real! Now the whole family can watch live & your instant replay!!!
No, actually, the front-loaders are easier on fabrics. At least the newer front loaders are. The front loading machines rotate the drum without and agitator. It's the agitator that sometimes damaged clothes. That's my impression anyway.
we had a maytag and it only lasted 8or 9 years timer went out.The whhirlpool we bought new in 1990 is still working like new.Its whirlpool for us if it ever quits.Also the maytag we had i remember when we washed sheets in it it tied them up cause of the agitator being made funny.Even my wringer don't tie up sheets.
We used to have somthing similar to this, with green agatator and everything, but the controlls were different. It was a good washer, but when we got the maytag neptune, the water bill went down dramaticly and i thin the front loader gets the clothes cleaner. Plus the clothes dry faster.
What a beautiful washer you have. I remember these. They were very well made! Remember when machines had chrome on them? I have a new Maytag Front Loader and matching dryer that i have mix feelings about. I can fit a lot of clothes into it. But it doesn't get the whites very white like my old Maytag top loader.
I love this video because it shows a great piece of machine engineering in action. I heard some of these washers had a timer for dispensing softener,bleach and dyeing or tinting sequences. I don't know if that is true or not.
mxylpx 3 weeks ago
This is one very "terrible" video. =p
kimtorres613 3 weeks ago
Our 1989 model sounded exactly like this. It performed flawlessly for the 15 years we had it. Toward the end, we started seeing the occasional little black spots on are clothes from time to time. It was better than our 1975 Whirlpool machine before it which failed 3 times in it's 14 years. Wanting larger capacity & fearing the transmission seal may be going bad, we replaced it with a Neptune in 2005 that has already outperformed it's matching dryer, which needed new ignition coils last year.
wawawis 2 months ago
theres kind of a relaxing noise to this washer.. unlike my cheap enerGuide
Tessitura92 5 months ago
This is so freaking relaxing! I just wish the video was longer.
firmingitup 7 months ago
I remember this model doing an excellent job on work clothes and heavy overalls and then do royal on delicates just as well. It could get pretty hot...always wondered what temp it when up to...do you know? Maytag should give you royalties on these vids incidentally..LOL!
mxylpx 1 year ago
@mxylpx This Maytag does not regulate the hot temp setting. So whatever your hot water tank is set to, is what the machine gets.
liamwa 1 year ago
do you mind helping me out, i bought one second hand and im not quite sure how to set the cycle and how it works, i lived in apartment buildings all my life and there were always instruction. i really would appreciate your help
thanks
ginaabdelmalak 1 year ago
@ginaabdelmalak Well Just use the regular cycle. Set the main dial to your desired wash time, 8 to ten minutes is good for most loads. Them set your temps, I recommend hot wash for white and towels, warm for mixed colours, and cold for darks, with cold rinses for all, Then you set your water level from small to extra large depending on your load size, and there you go. Also leave the wash and spin speeds set to normal unless you have delicates. Hope this helps.
liamwa 1 year ago
I never get tired of watching this vid :)
Sharkie626 1 year ago
Did you crop off the pauses between the agitations and spins?
tvtimetravel 1 year ago
@tvtimetravel Yes I did.
liamwa 1 year ago
Still one of the best brands to be made...How long is the wash cycle?
mxylpx 1 year ago
The wash cycle takes about 35 to 40 minutes.
liamwa 1 year ago
Is this how Al Qaeda sends messages?
Sashabooboo 1 year ago
What object did you use to prop in the lid switch?
tvtimetravel 1 year ago
I used a wooden spatula handle. Basically any slim peace of wood or plastic will work.
liamwa 1 year ago
i just love that sound! aaaah
knifework03 2 years ago
I used to sell these back in the 70s...piece of cake. Wish I still had a pair!
Gaygarious 2 years ago
I recently got a Maytag A207 in a home that I purchased. It is pristine and works flawflessly. Any idea as to what year the A207 was made? No papers were left in the home and I was just curious. Also, does anyone know how I could get some replacement water level buttons as one is missing.. Thanks for any help.
vacuzman 2 years ago
Maytag washers and dryers made from 1972 to 1979 were the best machines ever made in america! If you see one on the side of the road you would be wise to pick it up and bring it home. They are very easy to work on, they seldom break down and they last forever!!!! I have 4 washers and 4 dryers from that era! A Lifetime supply!!!!! LOL
ulltra 2 years ago 2
@ulltra Hence those Ol' Lonely repairman commercials.
tvtimetravel 1 year ago
@ulltra Actually, our 1989 set sounded identical to to this one, as well as my grandparents's 1970 model. Agitator and shapes of the cabinet and drum are the same between all 3. Only differences are color schemes and panel design. My grandparent's had the black agitator with the blue filter & cup with a white knob on the control panel. Ours had a brown control panel trimmed in chrome.
wawawis 2 months ago
@ulltra I agree....wish we would get back to making products we could be proud of for their efficiency and durability. This site is a great demonstration for any students of socio-economics and mechanical design.
mxylpx 1 month ago
WASHER FETISH!!!!!
uberpaintballer 2 years ago
Wow...haha my grandma had the harvest gold pair from the 1970's. they lasted about until 2005-06
iNokia6085 2 years ago
I love the suspense at 3:02!
I was on the edge of my seat wondering what would happen next!
Jimmyess333 2 years ago
A 1 MINUTE SPRAY RINSE!!! N-I-C-E! This is my dream machine. I want a 1975 model in turquoise.
WasherFan 2 years ago
Dude!!! I luv this vid & it rocks so much I had my Mom's A806 shipped from NH to FL to see it LIVE for real! Now the whole family can watch live & your instant replay!!!
jockboy954 2 years ago
To quote the flesh from Action League Now on Kablam! on Nickelodeon, back in 1996, "Whoa! That spin cycle rocks!"
tpirman1982 3 years ago
So much more entertaining than the front loaders of today! LOL! Very enjoyable!
gebmale 3 years ago
So are top loaders nicer to clothes than front loaders? Meaning less wear and tear on them....?
LaserRoc 3 years ago
No, actually, the front-loaders are easier on fabrics. At least the newer front loaders are. The front loading machines rotate the drum without and agitator. It's the agitator that sometimes damaged clothes. That's my impression anyway.
cyberpussgal 3 years ago
I love the classic maytags especially the sound of the wash cycle.
Ilovewashers 3 years ago
This is way better than "Alien VS Predator" !
zappr5 3 years ago 5
Awesome video of an amazing washer! Thank YOu! Can I buy it?
Tuthill99 3 years ago
Wow...I got dizzy just watching that. @.@
PriceRight89 3 years ago
we had a maytag and it only lasted 8or 9 years timer went out.The whhirlpool we bought new in 1990 is still working like new.Its whirlpool for us if it ever quits.Also the maytag we had i remember when we washed sheets in it it tied them up cause of the agitator being made funny.Even my wringer don't tie up sheets.
williamfartmore 4 years ago
I used to have one exactly like this....Should have kept it. Just had to get a new one, the damned thing died just shy of four years old!
moonraiser63 4 years ago
my moms washer makes that clicking sound when it starts too
engma91477 4 years ago
We used to have somthing similar to this, with green agatator and everything, but the controlls were different. It was a good washer, but when we got the maytag neptune, the water bill went down dramaticly and i thin the front loader gets the clothes cleaner. Plus the clothes dry faster.
robotca123 4 years ago
618 rpm ^^ good in germany is 650rpm from the whirlpool washer 1000 rpm
HooverWD1100 4 years ago
these models most of them were all trouble free belts are very simple to change
45000mz 4 years ago
What a beautiful washer you have. I remember these. They were very well made! Remember when machines had chrome on them? I have a new Maytag Front Loader and matching dryer that i have mix feelings about. I can fit a lot of clothes into it. But it doesn't get the whites very white like my old Maytag top loader.
parakeets4me69 4 years ago
Amazin that old and workin n off balance also.....and runs also
Lehnerd57 4 years ago
how many rpm has the maytag???
HooverWD1100 4 years ago
I think it spins at 618rpm.
liamwa 4 years ago
@liamwa Does it have a low spin speed for delicates and permanent press? How many rpm's is it?
tvtimetravel 1 year ago
@tvtimetravel Yes it has a slow speed for both wash and spin. I'm not sure what the rpm of the slow speed is, regular spins at 618rpm.
liamwa 1 year ago
i used to work on appliances and those maytag washers were my favorite ones to work on and they were reliable machines
Trainman11185 4 years ago
Excellent video of a classic machine - no unnecessary commentary that gets in the way of the sounds of the machine. Thanks!
Doetoe 4 years ago
sounds loike a front loader distributing for spin
Shakiralover4ever 4 years ago
I love it! Not only is the machine the ideal washer, I love the editing and ending!
brettsomers 4 years ago
Can't beat the old belt-drive Kenmores and classic Maytags.
jasonlava 4 years ago