On Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at 10:29:39 AM UTC-4, Peter W. wrote:
30 year old Maytag and can't get parts, but then it started working again..

https://www.partselect.com/Maytag-Washer-Timers.htm

https://www.partsimple.com/may-wp220...gaAjY9EALw_wcB

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IRtHni3LuXQ

I doubt if there is a part or piece in any Maytag of similar vintage that cannot be found somewhere, and in short order. We have a Maytag dryer at our summer house, and just replaced the belt, rollers, idler and motor with new parts (made in Mexico and the USA) all for less than $100 installed (by me). It was made in 1971.

They really really don't make them like that anymore.

And for very good reason: 30 - 45 gallons of water per load. Up to 2 gallons of water left behind (full load) that has to be dried. And more. But, they do work well, when they work.

Peter Wieck
Melrose Park, PA

I did go to those websites and find my part number, only to see them all marked "out of stock."

But then the problem solved itself, so I'm fine.

If I get another 20 years out of it, that's probably more than I have left anyway! Hee, hee.

But appliances controlled with expensive electronic boards, like modern refrigerators, washers and dryers, scare me. Power fluctuations take them out so easily. I hate extended warranties but these may be necessary for some equipment. That mechanical timer could be replaced, with some effort for one that didn't quite fit maybe. Or I could put 8 toggle switches in a box and do it manually if I had to. Once a board goes I'm stuck.