I have a Maytag washer model A408 that was made in 1978 and it is still going strong after 36 years!! Your 1996 machine is still just a baby in Maytag years.
My set is still running like a champ. I service them every year. I Love them! Never had any problems with them growing up either. These are truly nostalgic and well made!
I love the Maytag dependable care washer! Especially the first generation models with thee agitators that looked very much like the late 70's early 80's models. They still had the filter in thee agitators. Even some of the first models' agitators were still in Maytag blue. Which are very hard to find. They still are being used in many people's homes.
Here in 2024. Found this set in our house when we moved in 2022. Dryer stop heating up in the summer but washer still going strong. We're only getting rid of it because we need something bigger. Truly American made!
DARN I miss my parents' Maytag washer and dryer!! The dryer was a '76 and the washer was a '79 and I sold 'em to settle their estate. Shoulda' kept them! :)
very nice. the water level is filled up all the way to the top. i love it! this is how it should be. new top load washers are junks! water level is usually half way filled up on large load. let's bring back the old washers!
Great old machines. The lint filter inside the dasher worked surprisingly well, drawing water in through the dasher post and pumping out through the flair between the vanes by centrifugal effect.
Love the sound of a good ole Maytag! And I use Purex! Cleans my clothes just fine and costs alot less than Tide and more of the expensive brands.. Thanks for sharing!
We have a Dependable Care Plus washer(water level is variable between 5 levels, control knob is different), and an early 90's Maytag dryer. They run like a charm.
After 25 years of heavy use and reliability our same 1996 washer finally broke down smoking. The repair man is coming today to look at it today. The smoke smelled like a spent electric motor so it may be a costly repair which depending on cost we may do because, unlike modern washers, this Maytag Dependable Care machine is almost indestructible.
I have two Maytag washers from the early 90s. The only thing I had to change on them since we're the belts once. I stopped using liquid fabric softners because they grow a gel on the inside parts which form mold over time. Unfortunately, Maytag stopped offering parts for these workhorses soon causing these to be scrapped! I was very fortunate to find one load level switch used on ebay to save my one machine that was overfilling all of a sudden. I bought it and switched it out now I'll have it for another 25 years. Don't overload and leave top open when done to prevent rusting inside.
That Maytag washer has the "orbital" transmission, it has a shorter stroke agitation action. That replaced the "helical-drive" transmission, that had the longer stroke agitation action. If loaded properly, this (orbital) Maytag washer does a very nice job of cleaning dirty laundry!
Orbital (short-stroke) transmission in this Maytag.The Maytag helical-drive transmission had the (long stroke) action. If not overloaded, the orbital transmissions do a great job cleaning clothes.
The basic design of this washer goes back to 1958 NOT 1985 in the early 1990's the shortened the agitaion stroke but this is still technically a helical drive transmission. In a sense all 1958 circa 2003 Dependable Care Maytag's have orbital transmissions in the fact that the motor turns one way for agitation and then reverses and causes the whole transmission to revolve for the spin cycle. The basic design of the dryer dates from 1976 when the discontinued the Halo of Heat models
Oh yeah, also wanted to say that the vinegar is a pretty cool alternative because I have heard many say that fabric softener overtime with towels can prevent them from absorbing water properly.
That is correct. I use white vinegar for all my wash loads. My laundry is much softer and more comfortable to wear, towels absorb water like they were new, and removes built up detergent and fabric softener in clothes that makes them look dull. I also noticed much less lint after drying too.
I have the 1995 Maytag washer/dryer pair, Model Numbers LAT9235AAE & LDG5005AAE. The timer and belts on the washer have been replaced twice over the last 20 years. I started repairing all of my appliances myself in 2009. In 2011, I replaced the drive motor on the dryer for the first time. Twenty years after I purchased them new, they still run very smooth. Every repair man and appliance parts counter I have talked to told me it is better to keep these classic Maytag machines going instead of buying a brand new other-brand machine. When I purchased these machine's new in 1995, I also purchased a Maytag Dishwasher with a built in disposer. I regret leaving that Maytag Dishwasher in my first house when I sold it.
Yes I agree, most front loaders are crap. Thank goodness for Miele...long lasting and energy efficient. Your maytag is a nice machine I was just surprised how much water it took in.
I have model LAT8414AAE with the matching LDE8824ACE dryer, not sure but I think it's about a 2000 or 2001 model. Bought the set last year for $100 & it's by far the best washer & dryer I've ever owned. It's developing an intermediate leak around the water valve but for now it's no big deal. Just hope it's many more years before parts eventually become discontinued because I don't plan on ever buying another one..
There is a separate drain connection off camera near the floor the washer is hooked to. Next year I plan to start remodeling and finishing downstairs. The laundry room will be its own room, with white kitchen cabinets, stainless steel sink, and I will install the in wall plumbing hookups/drain that way for a nice neat finished room.
I have a 1990 Maytag washer and dryer the control panel is brown and the washer housing is white. My set has rows of push buttons in brown it has been very dependable over the years. The only thing I have changed on my dryer was the rollers and heating element.
We used to have a washer and dryer like that at my mom and dad's house, only our washer we used to have had only three temperatures and didn't have a detergent dispenser. They were really nice laundry machines. ^_^
That Maytag washer has the "orbital" transmission with the short-stroke agitation. The "pitman drive" transmission that Maytag used to make had a longer-stroke agitation, that I actually preferred. But....if the "orbital" transmission Maytag washers are not overloaded, they give a good/clean wash for sure!
Web Surfin The "Orbital" Transmission and the "Helical Drive" Transmissions are both are helical drive transmissions, the only difference is that the orbital has a shorter stroke then the original helical transmission (aka Pitman Drive transmission) If you take the front off a Pitman Drive Maytag and an Orbital Drive Maytag they both look same and other than the Orbital having a shorter agitation stroke, they both operate the same! Both agitate when the reversible motor is running in one direction and then turn and lock on themselves when the motor runs in the other for spinning. This is why both transmissions have a counterweight, because the whole transmission, whether Pitman or Orbital, spin with the washtub during the spin cycle.
Thanks for the clarification! A family member of mine just bought a "reconditioned" Maytag "dependable care" washer just like the one in this vid. If it's not over-loaded, it does a great job washing the clothes clean. I'm sure it will last a long time.
Beautiful! We have had that same washer since the late 80's and just now, in late july of 2021 we are having a issue with the cold water not working on it... repair guy said it was ready for the trash and not worth fixing. What do you think?
Most likely a fill solenoid valve which I'm sure you can find on eBay or at an online appliance parts store. Throw that in and I'm sure the Maytag would still end up outlasting a new machine that you would have purchased.
The first "Whirltags" were good. Whirlpool became "Whirlfool" when they stopped making the direct drive top load washers. The new Maytags are crap. This is an authentic Maytag set made by the real Maytag Co in Newton, Iowa.
cool deal, ya know for as along as I can remember, we just use those sheets in the dryer and I guess it seems the towels are still doing just fine, many of them we have had since the 90s. Curious, why not just have the washer drain into the sink right next to it?
before whirlpool took over almost every brand there is. My fridge is a 20+ year old estate brand(now whirlpool) and only thing I had to do so far was recently replace the light switch. My gas stove is also 20+ years old. It is a caloric heritage series. only issue with it is the timer sucks.
I have this same washer, and it keep it for as long as i can. The last of the Maytag Corp. good washers before Whirlpool bought them, and turned them into modern Whirlpool junk. Maytag is now just a name attached to a common Whirlpool,no longer a well built machine, such as this one.. You have got the best, hold on to it !!!!
Not really Whirlpool's fault. US Goverment made residential appliances to be more efficient and since recently they are also doing that with commercial appliances. Maybe President Trump can propose things around as he is demanding American Steel.
Cool! I have a similar pair of machines but with the electric dryer. They were installed at two other friends houses before I got them and they run like champs.
1:43 i just noticed the dryer's timer turns counterclockwise instead of the normal clockwise; i can tell because less dry is to the left of more dry instead of to the right
@vintageappliguy Awesome. Thanks for the history on this, as I've always wanted to know more about these washers and dryers. Like I said, I am more of a Kenmore/Whirlpool guy, and I am still learning about the Maytags.
My sister's house has a Maytag Dependable Care washer at her house. Before that, they had a POS Maytag Centennial that didn't work. I tried to figure out what was wrong with it, but couldn't due to the cheap electronic controls it had.
@Sharkie626 I see what you are talking about. That is definitely an effect of my camera, like the shutter speed or some processing since I was running full auto on my camera. It's still the same speed, also evidenced by the frequency of the splashing as well.
Yeah I use the White Vinager when I am washing my own towels and my own pair of jeans. I still use the downey softner on mother's clothing and my shirts due to its nice smell on them
We have model LAT8234AAE from 1997 timeframe. Both washer and dryer look the same as this video. The clothes don't seem to be getting clean anymore, so my wife wants to take the tub out and give it a good cleaning. She LOVES the washer and dryer, so doesn't want a different one. We can't figure out how to get the front or the top off, to get to the tub to even clean or remove. Can you provide any assistance how to do that?
I was at Home Depot last night (playing with the crappy washers, cuz why not) and there was this Amana set. It was extremely cheap (about $200 for the washer and #300 for the dryer), and when I lifted the lid on the washer, it slammed on the control board so hard, it MOVED THE WASHER like a few INCHES when it opened! I could practically lift it was so light! CHINA PRIDE!!!!
What is the model number of the washer? Couldn't tell from the video. Ours died, and we're looking for a replacement. We need to know the capacity of our washer, and this looks IDENTICAL to the one in our house. Thanks!
The amount of water this uses is far offset by the less amount of electricity it uses compared to one of those "energy efficient!" "Energy Star!" new front loaders that can't even last a couple years. Enjoy filling up the landfills. At least water never goes away. Now who is more energy efficient?
A couple years ago I got sucked in to the lie of the new "energy efficient" washers because the huge washtub appealed to me. Boy was that mistake! What good is a huge washtub when it doesn't clean shit! I hated that thing with a passion and I suffered with it for two years and finally had enough. I had paid a grand for it and I sold that bitch on facebook for $300, cut my losses and got smart and bought a speed queen. Never was so proud of anything in my life than I was when I ditched that time consuming, blood pressure raising, non cleaning piece of China made plastic. My speed queen is one of the best investments I've ever made. I talked my friend into buying a year old SQ washer and dryer set the other for $1000. I told her it was worth every penny and a dang good deal!
Spats Bear not only that but if they don't clean right the first time you'll have to run it through again so what savings are you seeing there if the machine doesn't work right? I have a 1992 Maytag and they'll have to pry it from my dead body before I think of getting rid of it
Enjoyed your video & thanks for posting.. I too have a Maytag Washer Oversize Capacity Performance Series which was purchased in April of 1997. I am curious as to the amount of cubic feet inside the tub ? Has been an excellent appliance and only had 2 repairs on it since 1997 and is presently 21 years old... Much appreciated... :-) My guess is 5.3 ?
In this era Maytag had two tub sizes 2.9 as an economical choice and 3.2 cubic feet on more premium models. This one appears to be the larger tub model as large tub models have 4 water levels like it looks like this one has, and smaller ones have only 3. Mine has the smaller tub but I can live with that as it's only me and it still fits a weeks worth of clothes in for me.
What is it with Maytag's and short rinse cycles? The laundromat I go to has a rinse cycle of maybe 2 or so minutes. That's hardly enough time to get everything circulated if you have a full load.
@Sharkie626 That is what I thought. I just remember this design being frok the early - mid 80s. Everyone I knew growing up had a Kenmore or Whirlpool, so Maytags are new to me. Thanks.
I know this is an 8.5 year old video but how did you get the lid hinge area so clean? I have a 1994 Dependable Care that is almost identical to this, but it really needs to be cleaned. There’s a massive dirt build up in the corners right underneath the nylon ball hinges and I can’t really figure how how to clean it without removing the lid, which I also don’t know how to do.
@spatsbear2 Thanks very much. I love the amount of work and attention to detail you put into refurbishing and it's great you share information with others.
Do you have a video of how to disassemble and clean? Ours Stinks. I can see build up coming out of liquid bleach cup but it doesn't Seem like it pops out. Also to take out the drum to clean in case there's a moldy sock in there.
I was just seeing who still had these. I have this exact set. Just replaced my dryer wheels and belts and stuff last year. Never had any problems out of these. Ever. I keep them maintenance every year.
Restore had a slightly older model of the washer (black control panel with same functions as these ones) for $150. Was pissed I couldn't get it :/ The back had some rust damage and the rubber grips on the knobs was a bit tacky from age degradation but the rest of it looked like it just came out of the box.
Blue And White Speed Queen, totally.. but neither LG nor Samsung have an ounce of quality in them. They are a prime example of taking the cheapest chassis available and loading it down with LEDs, chimes, and displays to make you think quality. Also, Consumer Reports advises that their useful life is only six years.
Are some of these older machines designed without neutral drain systems or is the machine still at risk for transmission damage due to water being spun out of the tub?
Used to have a really nice old Maytag washing machine, but I replaced it with rubbish when the holes in the whatsitcalled-drum? got rusty and clothes came out rusty. Wish I had it repaired.
bad ass washer machine will always be remembered as a heavy duty dependable easy to use if ever breaks you can get your clothes out and an easy repair new washer lasts only five years if your lycky
10:00 Kitty wanna go for a ride? Seriously, the design of the perforated dasher post used centrifugal effect during the wash and rinse cycles to pump water through the clothes. does this machine still a lint filter in the dasher post like older models? The slight imbalance appears to be well controlled by the suspension.
I have a maytag dependable care washer not sure what year well the water fill is leaking a drop every minute or so I know the water inlet valvue is probably leaking I just need to know how to figure out what one I'm supposed to order for it I know how to put it in.
Hi everyone, I have one of these washers and am having a difficult time trying to find out how to remove lint from the actual washer. Is there an lint trap (so to speak) inside this washer and if so, where is it located? I need help I love this washer but am sick to death of the lint any help would be soooo appreciated. Thank you, Debbie Young
I got my new maytag in 1995, still runs like new. These are the last of the good ones.
I have a Maytag washer model A408 that was made in 1978 and it is still going strong after 36 years!! Your 1996 machine is still just a baby in Maytag years.
My set is still running like a champ. I service them every year. I Love them! Never had any problems with them growing up either. These are truly nostalgic and well made!
I have the electric dryer combo not gas tho. Model LAT9605AAE
The Maytag A806 washer.The BEST of the Maytags.Loved the Maytag Repairman's commercials.
I love the Maytag dependable care washer! Especially the first generation models with thee agitators that looked very much like the late 70's early 80's models. They still had the filter in thee agitators. Even some of the first models' agitators were still in Maytag blue. Which are very hard to find. They still are being used in many people's homes.
Pure quality man, when it was proud to be American made.
Nowadays...
CHINA PRIDE!!! 🇨🇳
Here in 2024. Found this set in our house when we moved in 2022. Dryer stop heating up in the summer but washer still going strong. We're only getting rid of it because we need something bigger. Truly American made!
DARN I miss my parents' Maytag washer and dryer!! The dryer was a '76 and the washer was a '79 and I sold 'em to settle their estate. Shoulda' kept them! :)
very nice. the water level is filled up all the way to the top. i love it! this is how it should be. new top load washers are junks! water level is usually half way filled up on large load. let's bring back the old washers!
I just like watching the clothes get cleaned
Great old machines. The lint filter inside the dasher worked surprisingly well, drawing water in through the dasher post and pumping out through the flair between the vanes by centrifugal effect.
Love the sound of a good ole Maytag! And I use Purex! Cleans my clothes just fine and costs alot less than Tide and more of the expensive brands.. Thanks for sharing!
We have a Dependable Care Plus washer(water level is variable between 5 levels, control knob is different), and an early 90's Maytag dryer. They run like a charm.
After 25 years of heavy use and reliability our same 1996 washer finally broke down smoking. The repair man is coming today to look at it today. The smoke smelled like a spent electric motor so it may be a costly repair which depending on cost we may do because, unlike modern washers, this Maytag Dependable Care machine is almost indestructible.
I have one of these in the stacked version. Still working like a champ 30 years later 🙂
They are amazing machines. I plan on keeping mine going as long as possible. I love this pair.
i just bought the exact same machine, maytag are probably the best. i like the fact that they are designed to be repaired.
I have two Maytag washers from the early 90s. The only thing I had to change on them since we're the belts once. I stopped using liquid fabric softners because they grow a gel on the inside parts which form mold over time. Unfortunately, Maytag stopped offering parts for these workhorses soon causing these to be scrapped! I was very fortunate to find one load level switch used on ebay to save my one machine that was overfilling all of a sudden. I bought it and switched it out now I'll have it for another 25 years. Don't overload and leave top open when done to prevent rusting inside.
That Maytag washer has the "orbital" transmission, it has a shorter stroke agitation action. That replaced the "helical-drive" transmission, that had the longer stroke agitation action. If loaded properly, this (orbital) Maytag washer does a very nice job of cleaning dirty laundry!
These were the last good Maytag washers.
Yes they were. After these, they really went downhill even before being bought out by Whirlpool.
Orbital (short-stroke) transmission in this Maytag.The Maytag helical-drive transmission had the (long stroke) action. If not overloaded, the orbital transmissions do a great job cleaning clothes.
I still have this washer and and dryer pair and they are still amazingly running today because Maytag is the best
Do you know what the capacity of the washer is??
Got the matching dryer too!!! I say hang on to these for dear life! Cute kitty!
The sad thing is that they don't make good washing machines anymore.
The basic design of this washer goes back to 1958 NOT 1985 in the early 1990's the shortened the agitaion stroke but this is still technically a helical drive transmission. In a sense all 1958 circa 2003 Dependable Care Maytag's have orbital transmissions in the fact that the motor turns one way for agitation and then reverses and causes the whole transmission to revolve for the spin cycle. The basic design of the dryer dates from 1976 when the discontinued the Halo of Heat models
Oh yeah, also wanted to say that the vinegar is a pretty cool alternative because I have heard many say that fabric softener overtime with towels can prevent them from absorbing water properly.
No, this was Maytag. Whirlpool didn't acquire Maytag until 2006.
Yeah back then they had comercials about how the repair man was lonely.
He ain't lonely today thats all I can say.
No pun intended
That is correct.
I use white vinegar for all my wash loads. My laundry is much softer and more comfortable to wear, towels absorb water like they were new, and removes built up detergent and fabric softener in clothes that makes them look dull. I also noticed much less lint after drying too.
Omg! My childhood washer and dryer! Cue feels of nostalgia!
I remember them also those washer used too shake lol…
My neighbor has a dependible care nut not just a ordinary maytag dependible care. It is a maytag dependible care PLUS
I have the 1995 Maytag washer/dryer pair, Model Numbers LAT9235AAE & LDG5005AAE. The timer and belts on the washer have been replaced twice over the last 20 years. I started repairing all of my appliances myself in 2009. In 2011, I replaced the drive motor on the dryer for the first time. Twenty years after I purchased them new, they still run very smooth. Every repair man and appliance parts counter I have talked to told me it is better to keep these classic Maytag machines going instead of buying a brand new other-brand machine. When I purchased these machine's new in 1995, I also purchased a Maytag Dishwasher with a built in disposer. I regret leaving that Maytag Dishwasher in my first house when I sold it.
Yes I agree, most front loaders are crap. Thank goodness for Miele...long lasting and energy efficient. Your maytag is a nice machine I was just surprised how much water it took in.
I have model LAT8414AAE with the matching LDE8824ACE dryer, not sure but I think it's about a 2000 or 2001 model. Bought the set last year for $100 & it's by far the best washer & dryer I've ever owned. It's developing an intermediate leak around the water valve but for now it's no big deal. Just hope it's many more years before parts eventually become discontinued because I don't plan on ever buying another one..
There is a separate drain connection off camera near the floor the washer is hooked to.
Next year I plan to start remodeling and finishing downstairs. The laundry room will be its own room, with white kitchen cabinets, stainless steel sink, and I will install the in wall plumbing hookups/drain that way for a nice neat finished room.
I have a 1990 Maytag washer and dryer the control panel is brown and the washer housing is white. My set has rows of push buttons in brown it has been very dependable over the years. The only thing I have changed on my dryer was the rollers and heating element.
We used to have a washer and dryer like that at my mom and dad's house, only our washer we used to have had only three temperatures and didn't have a detergent dispenser. They were really nice laundry machines. ^_^
That Maytag washer has the "orbital" transmission with the short-stroke agitation. The "pitman drive" transmission that Maytag used to make had a longer-stroke agitation, that I actually preferred. But....if the "orbital" transmission Maytag washers are not overloaded, they give a good/clean wash for sure!
Web Surfin The "Orbital" Transmission and the "Helical Drive" Transmissions are both are helical drive transmissions, the only difference is that the orbital has a shorter stroke then the original helical transmission (aka Pitman Drive transmission) If you take the front off a Pitman Drive Maytag and an Orbital Drive Maytag they both look same and other than the Orbital having a shorter agitation stroke, they both operate the same! Both agitate when the reversible motor is running in one direction and then turn and lock on themselves when the motor runs in the other for spinning. This is why both transmissions have a counterweight, because the whole transmission, whether Pitman or Orbital, spin with the washtub during the spin cycle.
Thanks for the clarification! A family member of mine just bought a "reconditioned" Maytag "dependable care" washer just like the one in this vid. If it's not over-loaded, it does a great job washing the clothes clean. I'm sure it will last a long time.
I have a vintage Maytag washer and dryer at my school and it does that same agitation and it locks the sliding washer door
I have a 2001 Maytag set just like this.....these were real Maytag's
By this time these machines had indented side panels meaning thinner steel. Still better than anything being sold today except maybe Speed Queen.
Beautiful! We have had that same washer since the late 80's and just now, in late july of 2021 we are having a issue with the cold water not working on it... repair guy said it was ready for the trash and not worth fixing. What do you think?
Most likely a fill solenoid valve which I'm sure you can find on eBay or at an online appliance parts store. Throw that in and I'm sure the Maytag would still end up outlasting a new machine that you would have purchased.
Thanks, I knew your insight would help. After talking it over with my sister, we have decided to see if we can get it fixed.
My grandparents had that washer. For some reason it over flows it and they had to get insurance for another Maytag washer.
I have a 1992 Maytag and I have no plans on getting rid of it seeing how most machines are junk today.
The first "Whirltags" were good. Whirlpool became "Whirlfool" when they stopped making the direct drive top load washers. The new Maytags are crap. This is an authentic Maytag set made by the real Maytag Co in Newton, Iowa.
cool deal, ya know for as along as I can remember, we just use those sheets in the dryer and I guess it seems the towels are still doing just fine, many of them we have had since the 90s. Curious, why not just have the washer drain into the sink right next to it?
My parents got those as a wedding gift in 1995. Still strong. Dryer is noisy though
Belts and wheels kits available. To stop squealing sounds.
My dad hates fabric softner too. He can't handle it because the smell will give him a headache.
before whirlpool took over almost every brand there is. My fridge is a 20+ year old estate brand(now whirlpool) and only thing I had to do so far was recently replace the light switch. My gas stove is also 20+ years old. It is a caloric heritage series. only issue with it is the timer sucks.
YEA. I GOT THAT WASHER AND I TOTALLY AGREE, "WHEN MAYTAG WAS ABOUT QUALITY". YOURS LOOK BRAND NEW, GREAT JOB ON THE MAINTENANCE.
I have this same washer, and it keep it for as long as i can. The last of the Maytag Corp. good washers before Whirlpool bought them, and turned them into modern Whirlpool junk. Maytag is now just a name attached to a common Whirlpool,no longer a well built machine, such as this one.. You have got the best, hold on to it !!!!
Not really Whirlpool's fault. US Goverment made residential appliances to be more efficient and since recently they are also doing that with commercial appliances. Maybe President Trump can propose things around as he is demanding American Steel.
Nice washer and dryer and real pretty kitty too
Cool! I have a similar pair of machines but with the electric dryer. They were installed at two other friends houses before I got them and they run like champs.
1:43 i just noticed the dryer's timer turns counterclockwise instead of the normal clockwise; i can tell because less dry is to the left of more dry instead of to the right
@vintageappliguy Awesome. Thanks for the history on this, as I've always wanted to know more about these washers and dryers.
Like I said, I am more of a Kenmore/Whirlpool guy, and I am still learning about the Maytags.
This is a very nice pair! I love the wash action!
My sister's house has a Maytag Dependable Care washer at her house. Before that, they had a POS Maytag Centennial that didn't work. I tried to figure out what was wrong with it, but couldn't due to the cheap electronic controls it had.
Looks almost exactly like my Maytag LDE8704ACE dryer, which I needed to take apart and refurb last month.
@Sharkie626 I see what you are talking about. That is definitely an effect of my camera, like the shutter speed or some processing since I was running full auto on my camera. It's still the same speed, also evidenced by the frequency of the splashing as well.
Yeah I use the White Vinager when I am washing my own towels and my own pair of jeans. I still use the downey softner on mother's clothing and my shirts due to its nice smell on them
We have model LAT8234AAE from 1997 timeframe. Both washer and dryer look the same as this video. The clothes don't seem to be getting clean anymore, so my wife wants to take the tub out and give it a good cleaning. She LOVES the washer and dryer, so doesn't want a different one. We can't figure out how to get the front or the top off, to get to the tub to even clean or remove. Can you provide any assistance how to do that?
This washer was made right before they switched to using their Load Sensor agitator after whirlpool's patent expired.
This washer does give you a really good cleaning care
I don't use fabric softener either, I use Lysol Laundry Sanitizer now and it works good
I was at Home Depot last night (playing with the crappy washers, cuz why not) and there was this Amana set. It was extremely cheap (about $200 for the washer and #300 for the dryer), and when I lifted the lid on the washer, it slammed on the control board so hard, it MOVED THE WASHER like a few INCHES when it opened! I could practically lift it was so light! CHINA PRIDE!!!!
oh very nice! Mind if I ask (doesn't need to be right away) for a Before vid of the place before any work is done?
What is the model number of the washer? Couldn't tell from the video. Ours died, and we're looking for a replacement. We need to know the capacity of our washer, and this looks IDENTICAL to the one in our house. Thanks!
The amount of water this uses is far offset by the less amount of electricity it uses compared to one of those "energy efficient!" "Energy Star!" new front loaders that can't even last a couple years.
Enjoy filling up the landfills. At least water never goes away. Now who is more energy efficient?
A couple years ago I got sucked in to the lie of the new "energy efficient" washers because the huge washtub appealed to me. Boy was that mistake! What good is a huge washtub when it doesn't clean shit! I hated that thing with a passion and I suffered with it for two years and finally had enough. I had paid a grand for it and I sold that bitch on facebook for $300, cut my losses and got smart and bought a speed queen. Never was so proud of anything in my life than I was when I ditched that time consuming, blood pressure raising, non cleaning piece of China made plastic. My speed queen is one of the best investments I've ever made. I talked my friend into buying a year old SQ washer and dryer set the other for $1000. I told her it was worth every penny and a dang good deal!
Spats Bear not only that but if they don't clean right the first time you'll have to run it through again so what savings are you seeing there if the machine doesn't work right? I have a 1992 Maytag and they'll have to pry it from my dead body before I think of getting rid of it
Plenty of water ffs! Go away Gretel
I still have and use that washer. Do you happen to have the users manual? I’m looking for one. Thanks!
Unfortunately no, we donated this pair and included the materials with them.
Enjoyed your video & thanks for posting.. I too have a Maytag Washer Oversize Capacity Performance Series which was purchased in April of 1997. I am curious as to the amount of cubic feet inside the tub ? Has been an excellent appliance and only had 2 repairs on it since 1997 and is presently 21 years old... Much appreciated... :-) My guess is 5.3 ?
In this era Maytag had two tub sizes 2.9 as an economical choice and 3.2 cubic feet on more premium models. This one appears to be the larger tub model as large tub models have 4 water levels like it looks like this one has, and smaller ones have only 3. Mine has the smaller tub but I can live with that as it's only me and it still fits a weeks worth of clothes in for me.
Everyone I know has bought a new Samsung or LG ended up hating them. Love my Dependable Care just be gentle with the timer.
What is it with Maytag's and short rinse cycles? The laundromat I go to has a rinse cycle of maybe 2 or so minutes. That's hardly enough time to get everything circulated if you have a full load.
What kind of wax do you use to keep the surfaces shiny? Using white vinegar in place of fabric softener/conditioner is a good tip, too. Thanks.
@Sharkie626 That is what I thought. I just remember this design being frok the early - mid 80s.
Everyone I knew growing up had a Kenmore or Whirlpool, so Maytags are new to me.
Thanks.
I know this is an 8.5 year old video but how did you get the lid hinge area so clean? I have a 1994 Dependable Care that is almost identical to this, but it really needs to be cleaned. There’s a massive dirt build up in the corners right underneath the nylon ball hinges and I can’t really figure how how to clean it without removing the lid, which I also don’t know how to do.
im not sure what makes the washer a dependable care washer because its agitation strokes are more frequent than a maytag A700's
I believe the internals of your washer go back to 1985, since it has the Orbital transmission.
does the vinegar get rid of the Detergent smell too? I hope not! I hope it's a mix of the 2 smells
@spatsbear2 Thanks very much. I love the amount of work and attention to detail you put into refurbishing and it's great you share information with others.
Do you have a video of how to disassemble and clean? Ours Stinks. I can see build up coming out of liquid bleach cup but it doesn't Seem like it pops out. Also to take out the drum to clean in case there's a moldy sock in there.
My grandma has a Maytag washing machine that is much similar to that one.
It’s so nice to see these machines kept in such good condition! Thanks for sharing!!
I’m curious to know: Do you still own them currently?
Sorry for the late reply, no, we replaced them with the 2015 Speed Queen set and a late 70s Kenmore set. We donated this pair.
I was just seeing who still had these. I have this exact set. Just replaced my dryer wheels and belts and stuff last year. Never had any problems out of these. Ever. I keep them maintenance every year.
I have that same washer. It came with the house my wife and I bought. Can't seem to find the owners manual anywhere. Any help?
Restore had a slightly older model of the washer (black control panel with same functions as these ones) for $150. Was pissed I couldn't get it :/ The back had some rust damage and the rubber grips on the knobs was a bit tacky from age degradation but the rest of it looked like it just came out of the box.
They don't make them like that anymore!
Sad story. Whirlpool Bought Maytag in 2006. Speed Queen, LG, and Samsung washers are the best to go for nowadays if you want your clothes clean.
Blue And White Speed Queen, totally.. but neither LG nor Samsung have an ounce of quality in them. They are a prime example of taking the cheapest chassis available and loading it down with LEDs, chimes, and displays to make you think quality. Also, Consumer Reports advises that their useful life is only six years.
Sqeed queen is over priced for what it is.
I understand.
+Poor Person that's true but they run great
Are some of these older machines designed without neutral drain systems or is the machine still at risk for transmission damage due to water being spun out of the tub?
Where did this two Maytag appliances was made in which country?
United States in Newton, Iowa.
***** And what type of cat does Leeah look like?
United state
Used to have a really nice old Maytag washing machine, but I replaced it with rubbish when the holes in the whatsitcalled-drum? got rusty and clothes came out rusty. Wish I had it repaired.
this is also my favorite washers damn runs very good
Neither. White vinegar just does a far better job of softening clothes and just doesn't build up a residue on everything like fabric softeners do.
bad ass washer machine will always be remembered as a heavy duty dependable easy to use if ever breaks you can get your clothes out and an easy repair new washer lasts only five years if your lycky
My grandparents have a Maytag Stacked Unit from the late 1990's.
The last of long-lasting Maytags. After that, they started to suck (no thanks to Whirlpool for buying them out).
+Joseph Heston you are right about that but we have speed queen to replace it
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10:00 Kitty wanna go for a ride? Seriously, the design of the perforated dasher post used centrifugal effect during the wash and rinse cycles to pump water through the clothes. does this machine still a lint filter in the dasher post like older models? The slight imbalance appears to be well controlled by the suspension.
I have a maytag dependable care washer not sure what year well the water fill is leaking a drop every minute or so I know the water inlet valvue is probably leaking I just need to know how to figure out what one I'm supposed to order for it I know how to put it in.
@DanteFox what do you mean? I said thet were both from 1996.
@HD41117 Just car wax, like Turtle Wax brand. and I used Novus Plastic Polish on the controls panels.
Hi everyone, I have one of these washers and am having a difficult time trying to find out how to remove lint from the actual washer. Is there an lint trap (so to speak) inside this washer and if so, where is it located? I need help I love this washer but am sick to death of the lint any help would be soooo appreciated. Thank you, Debbie Young
do you have a video of you taking the washer apart?
I have same model, not cleaning well. I can see my agitator is only moving back and forth about 2 inches. Shouldn't it be rotating more than that?