Seal-Agit

Mark for Model Number Maytag LA9200

Answer Mark, The issue isn't in the washer It's the dryer. The clothes are getting stuck in the gap between the tumbler and the bulkhead. You'll want to check for worn front drum glides and rear drum rollers, and make sure you're not overloading the dryer(1/2 full drum maximum). The "grease" you observed, is a combination of residual lubricants from the production line, and a combination of detergent, body ooils and soil from the washing process, Nothing to be of concern, at this point. 

Walter for Model Number LAT9804AAE

Answer Hello Walter, If you're just pulling the inner tub, you shouldn't need to replace anything unless you find a problem after pulling it. Be aware though, the machine must be sitting level and the inner tub sitting straight before tightening the spanner nut. If it isn't, the inner tub will not spin correctly, but act like an out-of-balance load is in the machine. 

Eric for Model Number Maytag LA23CS (commercial, coin slide washer)

Answer Hello Eric, This is most likely fabric softener. If you put a spot of the fabric softener on top of the dryer and look at it everyday, it will start out blue. It will slowly change to green, then yellow, then brown, and finally black. This is a common issue that technicians have to deal with. You see, fabric softener is made of 80 to 90 percent animal fat. The remaining content is colorings and a lot of perfumes to mask the smell of its' decomposition. The whole issue is caused by the fact that the animal fat it is made of is "clingy". It's like when you fry bacon and the grease pops out onto the counter top. You can't just wipe it up because it just smears. You have to use a cleaner that "cuts" the grease. Well, when the fabric softener is poured into the dispenser straight from the bottle, it's very thick and clings to the dispense cup and sticks to the inside of the agitator. This part that sticks builds up over time and by the time a chunk breaks free and gets into the wash, it is usually yellow, brown, or black. This makes the customer think the transmission is leaking oil or grease on the clothes. In reality, the transmission oil, when it leaks, will leak onto the floor. The only time I ever saw oil actually get into the tub area was a stopped up vent on the transmission housing and when the oil got hot and expanded, it got into the tub. That was one time in 21 years of fieldwork. So, I strongly believe that the unit just needs to be cleaned out and possibly run a sanitation cycle to remove what cannot be easily reached by just pulling the inner tub. If you look under the agitator, I think you will be astounded at the build-up. 

Charles for Model Number A408

Answer Hello Charles. You will need to remove the front panel and turn the washer on and look for the leak inside the unit. This is the only way to determine where the leak is coming from. Usually the front panel is held on with two screws at the bottom and then you pull the bottom panel forward and the panel comes off the unit. Hope this helps. 

Rick for Model Number A390

Answer Rick, Good guess, but No. For a leak between the tub and the gearcase, you'll need at the least, mounting stem kit 6-2095720 and a tub bearing/seal kit 6-2040130 a spanner wrench TJ90TB123A and a drive belt 211125. It will take approximately 60 minutes to prerform the repair, and worth the time, effort, and expense (my opinion). Thanks and Good Luck 

John for Model Number SG1000

Answer Hi John. No, You shouldn't necessairly unless they are damaged or deteriorated beyond use. Thank you.