Almostfixed-Now February 16, 2024 for Model Number LAT2914AAE I replaced the brake and the washer completed a cycle fine. At the very end of spin, it made a short noise. Question: How tight is enough for the brake assembly? It slid a little. The thread locker was at the position in the video. It is difficult without the special tool. Will a small amount of blue thread removable glue help or not recommended?
1 Answer almostfixed now, Blue loctite will help keep it tight but there may be a little movement. There may also be a little noise as the brake works in. Read More...
Almostfixed February 13, 2024 for Model Number LAT2914AAE I just installed the brake. It went through a wash cycle fine. Before it stopped between rinse and spin and smelled. There are some new sounds along the way. When it stops from spin cycle, it sounds like the braking takes a long time and is squeaky. is there something else I need to replace? or did I put something in wrong? Thank you.
1 Answer Almostfixed, Assuming you removed the bearing from the old brake it put it on the new one is all that comes to mind. WP22003441 Read More...
Kathy March 20, 2023 for Model Number Model/Serial: LA212 // 415747ng How do you tell if the brake is bad on this model of washer? My washer won't spin.
1 Answer Hello Kathy, access the gearcase drive pulley under the washer, remove the belt and manually turn the pulley, one direction is for agitation the other will release the brake and allow the basket to turn slightly. Read More...
Debbie March 14, 2023 for Model Number LAT5910AAW Our Maytag washer was shaking off balance very badly even when the washer was empty, it was level so we assumed the damper pads needed to be replaced. Upon taking the washer apart for damper pad replacement we noticed the brake assembly was very oily or greasy looking, there was black all over it. What would be causing this? Does this mean the brake assembly needs replacing?
1 Answer Debbie, Thanks for asking!!! The oil is likely from the transmission. It is possible the seals have failed. Read More...
Shawn December 20, 2022 for Model Number LAT3500AAE Having an issue with the washer not spinning and burning the belt. After reading through your site I have done the following: 1) Made sure there was nothing between the drum - all good. 2) Replaced both belts. Motor slides freely and with the belt off, the transmission pulley spins counter-clockwise fine and clockwise with a little resistance after it takes up the spring tension. I did notice that if I give the transmission a little push when in spin it will work just fine. This morning I removed the belts, cleaned the pulleys thoroughly, and applied belt dressing to the belts. The washer will now spin on its own, but I have a feeling it won't be doing that for long. What could be the issue here? Brake Assy? Tub Bearing? There are zero water leaks from the tub, but there is oil on the lower pulley whcih I assume is from the brake assy? Any help would be appreciated, want to keep this old machine going. Thanks
1 Answer Shawn, the oil leak would be coming from the transmission and is likely from a degraded lower lip seal 207843. It is possible that there could be an issue within the transmission (such as a piece of debris from a gear) that could have freed up. Inspecting the gears of the transmission would be recommended in this case. Read More...
Chuck February 27, 2022 for Model Number LAT8704AAE MAYTAG LAT8704AAE won't agitate. Fills with water. When it gets to the agitate cycle, belts rotate, no agitating and smells like burning rubber. Turn the timer past agitate cycle, tub drains and spins. Fills at the rinse cycle. At the rinse agitate cycle, belts rotate, no agitating and smells like burning rubber. Turn the timer past agitate cycle, tub drains, spins and is done. Under the machine rotating the center wheel counter clockwise, no prob. The drum spins. Can only rotate the wheel 1/2 revolution clockwise. Then it stops. Tried rotating the agitator inside the tub, does not budge. I know it's not the motor because I replaced the motor thinking that was the issue. I was incorrect.
1 Answer Chuck, if there is not an item stuck between the agitator and the spin basket, the failure would be in the transmission being seized up. The transmission can be disassembled to identify what specific part could be causing it to seize. Read More...
Marcus August 01, 2020 for Model Number Matag LAT8234AAE The washer will not agitate during the wash cycle it only spins the tub of water in a clock wise motion putting water on the floor. The timer has been replaced. Is this issue the brake assembly or the transmission? Thank you for your assistance.
1 Answer Hello Marcus, while this could be a brake problem, on that model sometimes the gearcase drive pulley will get caught at the top of the shaft and hang up holding the brake open allowing the basket to rotate in agitation.The repair in that case will be a new pulley WP6-2301530.j Read More...
Jeff November 13, 2019 for Model Number LAT9235AAE I received a call about this washer not spinning. My customer informed me that he had another repairman working on it that replaced the bearing, for a screeching noise, and then 2 weeks later, replaced the brake assembly because it was still screeching. Now it won't spin. It agitates while when it's supposed to spin. What was done wrong? Could it be a bad brake assembly? Or simply assembled wrong? I'm thinking the roller bearing that sits on the drive pulley may be bad or wasn't replaced when the machine was assembled.
1 Answer Jeff, the brake assembly would need to be inspected for proper installation as it is possible that the spacing of the drive block is not set to 3/8"clearance from the pulley when the pulley is against the brak assembly. Read More...
Trinidad October 01, 2018 for Model Number LAT9804AAE My washer agitates, but it will not spin. Often times I would reset the entire wash cycle and then the washer would go through the entire process and make it to the end having spun and drained the load. Over time, more and more when I come back to the washer there is still water in the tub with the load inside. I have replaced the washer drain pump, the belts look like they are in perfect condition. When I try to wash a very heavy load, it always stops at the spin portion of the wash, does not spin and the water does not drain. The timer advances to the end. When I remove the wash load from the tub and restart the cycle, sometimes the washer will go through the entire process and be empty at the end. Sometimes it will again not spin and not drain the water, even when there is no load inside the washer drum. After the research, I am assuming it is either the brake assembly, or the tub bearing that I need to replace. I do not see anything leaking from underneath after having removed the front panel. Thank you
1 Answer Hello Trinidad, This will most likely be an issue with the spin bearing considering the design of the unit. You will need to order both the Mounting Stem Repair Kit 6-2095720 and the Tub Bearing Repair Kit 6-2040130 to properly repair the unit. Read More...
Curtis April 11, 2018 for Model Number LAT9605AAM Machine starts to spin but cuts off after a few seconds and has an hot smell. Originally I replaced the lid switch as the fuse blew. After replacing the switch I started having this spinning problem, I have replaced the timer, belts, motor and lid switch. Could my problem be the brake assem? The brake assem. seems to be all that is left to replace.
1 Answer Hello Curtis. You will need to check the bearing out for the tub. It could cause it to be tight and in a bind. If that is good, then check the brake out on the unit. Thank you. Read More...