Willie S Longview , TX August 01, 2014 Appliance: Maytag Washer- Horizontal Axis MAH5500BWW Maytag Washer Mah5500bww: I had to hold the start button for up to ten seconds to get the washer to start. How to replace Washer Control Panel Only. Replaced the Console Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: Less than 15 minutes