Jimbob May 16, 2020 for Model Number MVWC565FW1 Maytag washer makes loud clunking noise between cycles what would make this noise?
1 Answer Jimbo, If this is occurring when the unit is draining then this would be a normal type of noise but it could be that the shift actuator is making the noise if the unit is trying to go to a spin cycle but won't. Read More...
Scott April 15, 2020 for Model Number RTW4516FW0 Washer will not "swish" around. haha It fills, but will not agitate. I inspected the agitator and its parts. All seem good, not broken, and working. There is noise from below like something is trying to work but it doesn't. The tub then moves slowly, but again, doesn't agitate or spin aggressively. When I do a spin and drain, it spins hard and empties with no problem. Is it the motor.... the actuator.... I don't know and don't want to buy a bunch of parts that I didn't need..... Thanks for your help! Scott
1 Answer Hello Scott, this sounds like the splutch is not moving into the agitation position as the basket should not rotate in agitation mode just the agitator, you would need to unplug the washer and access the underside, remove the belt guard and check the operation of the splutch assembly W10721967, and the shifter/actuator W10913953. Read More...
Roger March 10, 2020 for Model Number NTW4516FW Hi, my name is Roger. I have this Amana washer that I bought in 2017 and now I find it to be useless I can’t even get into the diagnostic codes because it won’t let me I have to pull the plug out an order for it to stop doing whatever it’s doing I took the pump apart thinking there might be something in it but everything is clear, not sure where to go from here.
1 Answer Roger, If you unplug the unit and wait a couple of minutes then reapply power and try to enter diagnostics and it will not enter then you will need to replace the control board per the manufacturer. W11124710 Read More...
Jim March 01, 2020 for Model Number MVWC565WO Have a 2 year old Maytag washer, model # MVWC565WO. Washer runs fine in all cycles except in any spin cycle. Center agitator spins rapidly but drum spins very slowly. Clothes are soaking wet after cycle. Removed splutch to inspect for damage and all parts seem to be in good shape. Could problem be Actuator, and if so is there a way to test it to see if it is working properly.
1 Answer Hello Jim, this usually occurs when the gearcase lower driveshaft drops slightly and does not allow the splutch to fully engage for spin, the gearcase would need to be replaced [W10006481]. Read More...
Dave January 29, 2020 for Model Number 11025132411 Hi, I have a complete piece of crap Kenmore 110 series washer, that is not even a year old. It will not spin during a wash cycle, nor will it spin on the drain/spin cycle. I have replaced the actuator once already and that worked for two loads of wash. I then replaced the motor and capacitor and it ran fine for about a week, then it stopped spinning on the wash cycle. It runs through the wash cycle on filling, agitation, but it doesn't spin. I would then run the drain/spin cycle and that worked for a couple more wash loads and then refused to spin. I had purchased a kenmore washer a year and a half before the current one. It had the washer plate design instead of the center agitator. It did the same thing. The gearcase is very similar between the two models, with slight changes in the motor/capacitor and the electrical connectors. I can hear the actuator motor and it sounds like it is engaging, but then it sounds like it is disengaging before it spins and the water pump continues to drain. I hate this new design. Is there something else like a load sensor that is faulty or is it just a weak actuator design or could there be a problem with the wash selector control? thanks for any help. Dave
1 Answer Hello Dave, the control board has to see the actuator change position from agitation to spin positions before it allows power to the motor, you should hear it move from one position to the other and it takes about 30 seconds or so, if the actuator is still moving after that then there is a problem in the actuator. Read More...
Kevin August 25, 2019 for Model Number WTW5000DW1 I have grinding and a lag in shifting between cycles. Popped back panel off & noise plus vibration come from actuator. Not terminal yet, as it still completes wash, but, as I said, cycling between sense, fill, sense, wash, rinse... etc has an extended lag and grinding noise plus vibration. Prognosis?
1 Answer Hello Kevin, the shifter/actuator W10913953, is controlled by the main control board, the actuator has to move smoothly when switching between agitate and spin positions, otherwise the control board will not be able to send power to the motor correctly. Read More...
Ryan October 30, 2018 for Model Number 110.25132410 W10913953 Shift Actuator. Does this part include the optical sensor for detecting spin? Problem: Washer will not spin - as soon as spin starts, machine shuts down and errors. Manual test mode = Fails low and high speed spin tests, fails tachometer test.
1 Answer Ryan, If you were able to run a manual test then i assume you have a tech sheet in hand. First, confirm errors and test those components per the tech sheet. Yes, the actuator has the optical sensor and is most likely the issue. Make sure the capacitor for the motor is not damaged in any way. Read More...
Wayne July 11, 2018 for Model Number WTW5000DW1 I have replaced the motor and the splutch kit and the machine still seems to not spin the clothes dry enough could the actuator cause this. I think the wash cycle doesn't agitate them either
1 Answer Wayne, It is possible that the actuator is faulty but put the unit into diagnostic and see if there is any error codes stored. This will tell you what the problem may be. Read More...
Brandon March 05, 2018 for Model Number MVWX655DW0 So I think the issue is the shift actuator is stuck or something. So when the washer goes to spin the agitator on the inside of the washer, spins really fast and makes a grinding noise. The drum spins only slightly from the agitator causing it to spin. When off I can hand turn the drum no problem but the agitator makes a grinding noise when hand turned. I your opinion do you think its the shift actuator? Error code F7 E1. Thanks!
1 Answer Brandon, Yes this issue will most likely be caused by a faulty shift actuator and will need part number W10913953. Read More...
Scott February 25, 2018 for Model Number mvwc425bw1 I have a Maytag Centennial washing machine I need to order the correct part number for the actuator.