Victor for Model Number LAV3600AWW My Maytag washer will not agitate. It fills, drains, spins fine. When it comes to the agitate part of the cycle, it makes a low humming noise. After a while, a squealing noise starts, and I can smell burning rubber. The noise is just like a loose belt in a car. The loss of agitation was also progressive, from a 'weak' wash, to very minimal movement of the agitator, to complete failure to move, along with the other symptoms. I checked the belts and they are fine, and there is no oil or liquid leaking. With the belt off, the large central pulley underneath is hard to turn counter-clockwise, and moderately hard to turn clockwise. There is no grinding, rumbling, or clinking noises. I think that the transmission has become clogged or the grease has become sticky, or something has wound itself around the parts somewhere. I am thinking of re-greasing the transmission if I can pull it apart without breaking anything. Has anyone else had a similar experience? Am I wasting my time trying to fix it without replacing the transmission? Am I off the track completely? The total cost of the transmission assembly is prohibitive for me as the machines are not common where I am from, and I can buy a working machine with warranty for the same price as acquiring the transmission. I would rather keep this machine as it is in absolute mint condition. Any help is appreciated.
Answer Victor, The transmission can be reworked by removing it from the unit and take the bolts out of the side. It may be more proactive to replace the transmission than to try to rework it. Read More... Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com | Thursday, November 6, 2014