I have my grandmothers 1949 Maytag washer. It works fine except the timer stopped advancing. Does anyone know how to get to the timer? Everything seems pretty well sealed up and i can't find away to get in there to get it.
The whole cabinet slides up and off of the machine after you unscrew the attachment screws. The wiring can be disconnected as you do this. The is a little access plate in the back and I think you can access the wiring there. You can get more help at automaticwasher.org
If you wish to get rid of the constant slurping sound of the pump and you have a floor drain, let the machine drain without a standpipe. We had an AMP purchased in 1949 and never used a standpipe. The pump ran as usual but made no noise during the wash cycle.
The float is interesting. I remember an old washer that had a sensor in the lid and a float on top of the agitator. I remember it had mercury switcher also inside the lid. I don't know how old the washer was.
@@Thedonsmoney25823 No Niko. Maytag and Whirlpool were seperate companies. I do believe though that Whirlpool/Kenmore washers of this era were every bit as good quality wise as Maytag was.
My grandmother had one of these machines. The only problem she had was the detergent would build up in the center of the agitator. When this happened, water couldn't get into the center of the agitator and push the center float up. When this happened the water wouldn't shut off and it would flood.
Would love to have a washer this old that I can use. Used to have a 1960’s washer but it quit spinning and wasn’t worth fixing because of its age. Oh well I have brand new front loaders.
It's funny that millions & millions of washers have come & gone since.. turned into cars that are gone also,yet that Maytag is still there & working.Millions more will come & go & it will probably still be there.
Wow. That's incredible!!
I have my grandmothers 1949 Maytag washer. It works fine except the timer stopped advancing. Does anyone know how to get to the timer? Everything seems pretty well sealed up and i can't find away to get in there to get it.
The whole cabinet slides up and off of the machine after you unscrew the attachment screws. The wiring can be disconnected as you do this. The is a little access plate in the back and I think you can access the wiring there. You can get more help at automaticwasher.org
Reply with a model #. I have the original parts list for these machines.
What does the inside look like?
Well they eventually came up with a better fill design and other things.
If you wish to get rid of the constant slurping sound of the pump and you have a floor drain, let the machine drain without a standpipe. We had an AMP purchased in 1949 and never used a standpipe. The pump ran as usual but made no noise during the wash cycle.
A real washer!
Great washing power and agitation, works just as nice as my 1985 model!
The float is interesting. I remember an old washer that had a sensor in the lid and a float on top of the agitator. I remember it had mercury switcher also inside the lid. I don't know how old the washer was.
Too bad Maytag got acquired by whirlpool in 2006
@@Thedonsmoney25823 No Niko. Maytag and Whirlpool were seperate companies. I do believe though that Whirlpool/Kenmore washers of this era were every bit as good quality wise as Maytag was.
They ran out of business and then came back in 2011 to use whirlpool parts with the new HE line.
@@patcola7335 no they were not but close
@@dknowles60 ..your opinion.
@@patcola7335 wrong cold hard facts. i fix washing machines you dont
your lucky to have such a beautiful machine keep up the matenence and make it a show piece
Does this have the same Newton transmission as my mother's old '65 model?
+Joseph Heston Maytag changed the design in 1961 to the one your mother had. That design called Helical Drive continued into the 1980's.
My grandmother had one of these machines. The only problem she had was the detergent would build up in the center of the agitator. When this happened, water couldn't get into the center of the agitator and push the center float up. When this happened the water wouldn't shut off and it would flood.
Amazing technology for 1949! How much did these cost back then?
A lot compared to wages back then!
Would love to have a washer this old that I can use. Used to have a 1960’s washer but it quit spinning and wasn’t worth fixing because of its age. Oh well I have brand new front loaders.
very primitive machine, but very cool
soooo cool
beautiful machine…i would love one of these….mark 520 668 7883
It's funny that millions & millions of washers have come & gone since.. turned into cars that are gone also,yet that Maytag is still there & working.Millions more will come & go & it will probably still be there.