Chris for Model Number Maytag A710 Hi. I've noticed that my washer is filling, but the agitator won't agitate & it makes a brief squeal when it starts. My laundry room was filled with smoke - that's what got my attention to begin with. It spins the water out just fine, though. Is this likely to be a belt, or something more serious, like the transmission? Thanks for your help!
Answer Chris, You're going to need a new set of belts, but I'm pretty sure theres more to it than that. Are you sure the washer spins and drains ? Some quick checks to make : Open the lid and check for something stuck between the tub cover and spin basket. Slide the washer away from the wall a few inches, remove the front panel(two phillips head screws), raise and prop up the front of the washer and remove both belts. Check the belts for wear and burn spots, check that the motor assembly moves back and forth freely. Reach under the washer and turn the transmission pulley in both directions, Clockwise is the spin and it should take some strength to turn the pulley, counterclockwise is the agitate mode and should be easier to turn. If the pulley won't turn counterclockwise you'd have a bad transmission, if the pulley won't turn , or is extremely hard to turn in the clockwise direction, you'd have a seizee tub bearing assembly. Good Luck and Thanks Read More... Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com | Saturday, October 22, 2011