Adam August 14, 2023 for Model Number mvw6230hw I have a maytag washer mvw6230hw. It wasnt agitating.(only spinning w drum). I replaced actuator and it worked correctly for one load and broke on the next. Something in the actuator is breaking. When i turn gear one way it turns drum and ag. When turn the other only ag turns. Nothing seems to be locked up. Would this be splutch? There isnt anything noticeably wrong with it. Or Control board? Thanks for your help Adam
1 Answer Hello Adam, this may be caused by a problem in the drive clutch (splutch) W10721967, however if either the shifter or clutch fails again then there is a mechanical problem in the gearcase W11449840. Read More...
Ken July 17, 2023 for Model Number MVWX655DW2 My problem is with a Maytag washer. It is only 2 and a half yearrs old. When it agitates the drum only moves a little clockwise and counterclockwise. (a few inches in each direction) and the clothes basically sit there. I have tried diagnostic mode and found nothing standing out. Trying the service technicians manual checks it seems the J2 Connector has no resistance (OL). After a few more tests the service guide says to "Replace the shifter assembly". I find no part called Shifter assembly. Is the part I need the Shift Actuator? Appreciate your help!
Leigh May 20, 2023 for Model Number WTW4816FWL Washing sheets on Bulky setting. Load drained OK, but Spin light was blinking & door-lock on (Red), and sheets still wet. Tried the unplug/replug routine but no go. Removed sheets and put in just a few sock's fora light load. Tried the Rinse & Spin setting. Drained OK, but when the Spin cycle actuated there was a "clunking" noise as if the spin mechanism was engaging but after a few seconds the Spin light was blinking again, and the Lock light On.
1 Answer Leigh, It would be best to put the unit into diagnostic mode using the tech sheet and see if there are any error codes. This could be a shift actuator problem but the error will guide you. Read More...
David May 05, 2023 for Model Number RTW4516FW2 The nature of my problem is. The washer will fill for a wash cycle but does not transition to wash or rinse. If I turn the cycle selector switch to drain and spin. The lid will lock and it will drain and spin. If I turn it to rinse and spin it will fill but not rinse. If I cancel the cycle it will drain. I have replaced the lid switch and the control board and it is producing the same problem. I am at a loss for what the next step might be. I have tried turning the agitator and it turns with the drum but if I hold the drum the agitator will spin independently of the drum without much effort. I will state that as it is filling it does sound like it is trying to spin but I do not know if that is like a pre soak thing or something.
1 Answer Hello David, check under the washer for a loose drive belt or a broken shifter. Read More...
Keith May 03, 2023 for Model Number WTW4816FW2 I have replace my washer shift actuator twice and it well work fine for a week and than it breaks again. What could be causing this.
1 Answer Keith, the failure cause would be dependent on what specifically has failed with the shift actuator W10913953. If the shift arm is breaking, it is possible that the control is not causing it to shift fully into place which can cause strain when the motor starts. This often causes some grinding on the clutch. If the mounting screws are loosening during operation, it can cause the actuator to move around and create strain as well. Read More...
Rolando Balane April 18, 2023 for Model Number MVWX655DW1 Hi! My problem with my washer is that on spin cylcle, the machine become unbalanced and then start to wabble and jumping crazy. the whole machine just start to jump. then stop. What to you think causing that? Another problem I am having is that I try to calibrate but no lights showing up. I tried that calibration from what I learned from you tube. Whast do you think is the problem? Than you.
1 Answer Rolando, Do the calibration based on the tech sheet that is located inside the washer and as far as the unbalance, the suspension rods will be the most common cause for this. Read More...
Steve January 17, 2023 for Model Number WTW4800BQ1 Started with a grinding splutch assembly, unless I manually actuated it in wash and rinse cycle. Bought a new actuator before taking the old one apart, stupid move. The new actuator broke within a week. Took apart the old one to see the actuator arm had broken right next to the nipple, but the nipple was still intact. The new actuator the nipple broke off. I don’t know if this is because of over loading or the gear case. Thanks!
1 Answer Steven, This would be more likely an issue with the splutch not rotating properly. The gearcase should not cause this issue to occur. Read More...
Robert November 07, 2022 for Model Number MVWX655DW1 After the spin cycles the cloths are still wet ,water is pumped out, but it seems that the spin is not spinning fast enough or not long enough to remove the water from clothes. How long and how fast should be normal. Also would the shift actuator have anything to do with this problem. Belt is tight,pump is pumping.
1 Answer Hello Robert, the shifter was faulty the washer would neither agitate nor spin. The main control board is powering the motor and monitors the clothes basket RPMs, the control board will try to spin the basket up to its fastest set speed, however, if the clothes load is too heavy or there is friction in the gearcase for some reason which is overloading the motor then the control will lower the speed accordingly, usually when this starts to occur the problem is in the gearcase, W11454734 ,there are no spin bearing used in this design, it is all in the gearcase. Read More...
Joe September 24, 2022 for Model Number WTW48008Q1 My Whirpool washer quit spinning and agitating. It will pump water from tub. Put it on its back and checked drive belt and its tight and when I spin belt the tub turns but not the agitator.
1 Answer Joe, Thanks for the question!!! Check inside your machine for the tech sheet. Find how to run the diagnostics mode and see what code you get. Read More...
Trina August 05, 2022 for Model Number WTW5000DW1 My issue is with a whirlpool washer, model number WTW5000DW1. We just assessed the washer driven hub kit and appears to be no damage. The washing machine isn’t agitating but is spinning and draining. What else can it be? We’re questioning if the drive clutch kit. With the mentioned symptoms, what is your opinion to be the issue?
1 Answer Run a diagnostics mode to test the shift actuator. If it tests okay and the clutch is okay, you would have a failed gearcase. Read More...