About Maytag Washer Repair

ABOUT MAYTAG WASHER REPAIR

Look at this additional useful advice on repairing or diagnosing your own washer problems, and what works with most clothes washers also works with a Maytag

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You should never attempt to make a repair or troubleshoot your home-appliances unless the electrical power is switched off and the plug removed from the socket outlet. This website or myself cannot accept any responsibility for injury or death following any attempt to follow the advice given within this website.

If you are in any way unsure of your ability to follow the advice then call a qualified electrician or service person. Unplug or electrically isolate the appliance before checking any part of the wiring, or opening the protective covers

Maytag-Washer Repair - The washing-machine will not agitate or the drum will not rotate

This is a real common problem to resolve, and its all in the control and interlock circuit.

1. The washer door or washer lid interlock switch is sticking. Operate the lid a few times and see if that clears the problem, it usually does but of it continues you may have to get it re-tightened or even replaced

2. The water level in the washer has not reached the setting required to continue the cycle

3. The water temperature in the washer has not reached the setting required if you are not using a cold water wash (often a thermostat problem

4. The washer cycle timer or program electronic circuit board may be faulty

5. The washer electric drive motor may be defective or reversing switch may be defective, usually on the older well worn machines

6. The drive clutch where installed may be defective or worn, especially with older machines

7. The washer drum belt or coupling may be defective. They get worn after a lot of use

About Maytag Washer Repair