Maytag Washer Control Board

The washer would try to start. The door would lock, but then would get stuck in the phase of start-up where the drum needs to roll around (I assume so it knows what's in there). It would sit and think about it for a couple minutes and then give the error codes. I shut it off (sometimes had to unplug it and plug it back in), and it would take about 10 minutes for the door to unlock. After reading about fixes, I decided to dive in and try it (the washer is only 3 years old and I'm pretty... Read more

Based on symptoms it looked like the timer was not working. I did a web search to confirm this and found your web site. Entering the model number of the washer (Whirlpool) I found the timer and related information. This confirmed my diagnosis. I also looked at the video on how to change the timer. This was invaluable! The video saved me hours and probably a washing machine. I ordered the timer, it arrived as promised, I installed it per directions and the machine works... the video makes... Read more

I diagnosed the problem, identified faulty parts, and replaced those components. Read more

• Timer will not advance

Based on an internet search, the likely problem seemed to be a bad timer-control switch because it would hum and click but not advance on a 17-year old washer. Repairman diagnosed the problem as a bad lid-switch-assembly and replaced it - problem solved. Now I need to return the Timer-Control. AppliancePartsPros was very quick to ship the Timer-Control and have a great return policy for an unneeded part. Read more

The repair guy was going to charge me upwards of $225 to replace the timer in my washer, if in fact it was the timer. I decided with Christmas just a month away that there had to be a better way. After speaking with one repairman, and then searching on the internet, I found out the problem with my Kenmore washer was probably the timer. Sears was going to charge me a lot to ship the timer and they wouldn't allow me to return it if after replacing it, it wasn't the problem. So, I got back on... Read more

Replace the Mainboard control and push the start button. Read more

After much reading on line regarding my problem. I decided to do any test that I could to try to diagnose and fix this myself if I could. This took a lot of time and patience to get the answers on how to go about this from "experts" as some of the info was contradictory. I was almost about to give up and buy a new washer with less electronic parts and buttons as advised by an honest appliance technician . I tried one more thing first which was to disconnect the lead wires connected to the MCU .... Read more

We started getting the F06 code when on the normal cycle it was time to Rinse/Spin, pointing to a speed/tachometer issue on the motor. After several attempts of unplugging from power and restarting the cycle it would eventually start working for the rest of the laundry session. The Whirlpool technician after a brief look on the underside determined it was the motor and had to be replaced, even tough all troubleshooting tests on the motor were ok. I insisted that the probability was much higher... Read more

Watched the video , perfect instructions, part on time, right part , took 10 min to replace Read more

The washing machine intermittently would not agitate or spin. A reset of the timer dial fixed it. Then nothing fixed it. Originally thought it was the timer but father wanted to check out other possibilities. So he brought his meter over and went through all that he could, including checking power to the motor below. All was good electrical-wise. On the holiday, January 1, a rep. at AppliancePartsPros assured me that if a new timer did not fix the problem, I could return the item, even... Read more

Took out old timer, and upon inspection notice some electrical arcing( burned areas). I installed new timer and worked perfectly. Problem was that it would fill up with water, but after it was filled the timer kept going but washer was not agitating. Only thing that worked was delicates wash. Important Disconnect/ unplug power cord! 1. Remove knob, center cap pops off revealing a pin. Slide that off and the knob should come off. 2. Removing knob should reveal 2 socket screws remove... Read more

I called AppliancePartsPros and gave them the detail of my problem and that I thought that the timer may be bad. The guy on the phone with me talked to the technical group and came back and told me that they thought that it was the timer. The timer was ordered and the price was $50 cheaper then a local rep here at home. Anyway the part was ordered and came in less then 2 days and when I replaced it the problem was taken care of. The service, price, and time to get the part was great and I... Read more

Ordered a new timer from Appliance Pros.com Read more

The basin would fill but would not agitate, there was no sound, no grinding noises, no sound of a motor running without agitation due to a broken belt. The basin full of water was able to drain if I advanced the timer to Spin. By playing around with the timer dial further, I could get every function of the washer to operate, at least partially. So, that said electrical problem to me. I assumed the trouble was either the safety switch at the back of the lid or the timer mechanism. Tested... Read more