Mike April 10, 2013 for Model Number mah5500bww I have to change the motor and control module on my Maytag washer, serial# 74980859zw. I'm wondering that if I remove the styro foam block from under the front of the drum is this the best way to get to the motor?
1 Answer Hello Mike. You can remove the foam block and dispose of it. This was intended for shipping purpose only and should not be in there. Read More...
Wes April 05, 2013 for Model Number MAH4000AWW I have a MAH4000AWW Neptune Washer (S/N: 11280571WD). Unit's not spinning. I replaced the wax motor, and the door locks now. The fuse on the motor control board is blown. Can you confirm which motor control and motor kit I will need to purchase? Also, R11 and Q6 look fine on the machine control board. The spin enable switch shows continuity when the button is pressed, and there is continuity all the way to the P3-7 connector. However, I'm not measuring any voltage on that pin when the door locks. Do I also need a new machine control board?
1 Answer Wes, Based on your model and serial number information. You will need to install the "Motor Conversion Kit " 12002039, Thanks Read More...
Rob April 05, 2013 for Model Number MAH3000AGW The washer will go to the entire cycle, pumping watir in and out, without agitation/spin at all. I looked inside and the motor does not move through the whole cycle. But also I notice the door look light doesn't come on, and the door doesn't latch. Do I need to replace for sure the motor kit or the wax motor not latching the door may cause the motor not to rotate al all? Thanks
1 Answer Rob, You will want to look at the main control board on the unit and look for a burnt resistor. If the R11 resistor is burnt you will need to replace the main control board and the wax motor. If it is not burnt then you would need to replace the wax motor. Read More...
Mike O. April 02, 2013 for Model Number mle2000ayw My Maytag Neptune stack washer/dryer model mle2000ayw, serial # 17576263wu won't spin. Removed back panel and observed motor shaft stuttering even with belt removed. Tub rotates freely by hand. It seems from internet search that the motor P/N 6 2702230 is discontinued. Is it necessary to replace the motor and the motor control unit?
1 Answer Hello Mike, You are correct. The motor conversion kit 12002039 is the part you will need to replace since the original motor control board is discontinued for repeated failures. The motor has to be replaced since the new board will not work with the old motor. Don't completely freak out over it though since the motor conversion kit is about the cost of the old board without a motor with it. instructions come with the kit. Read More...
Marie February 19, 2013 for Model Number Mah5500bww Washer makes a grunt,grunt,grunt,while washing,sounds like something is about to go, any suggestions ?
1 Answer Marie, You'll need to move the washer out away from the wall and remove the back panel, and start the washer. You'll need to be very careful of the moving parts, but when the noise is made, observe the motor, it may be shifting on worn out motor mounts WP22003329 causing the noise or the belt to shift and make noise. Observe the belt 12001788 on the main pulley, make sure it has not worn out and slips on the pulley Also observe the motor/belt, if there is a "studdering" appearance when the motor changes direction this would indicate an issue in the motor control board 22004473 if alls OK, then you'll need to listen closely to the main drive pulley, you may have a set of worn out or loose drum bearings. Read More...
Eric February 19, 2013 for Model Number Mah5500bww I have a Maytag Neptune serial no.10789026zb. Everything is working fine,but recently it's starting to make a grunting sound when it changes cycles or direction? Also it's the loudest at the beginning of the wash, could that be a motor coupler? Any help would be appreciated, Thanks Eric
1 Answer Hello Eric, Installing the motor kit 12002039 should eliminate the abnormal motor noise. It sounds like the belt but it is caused by what the engineers are calling brinelling. Read More...
Randy December 17, 2012 for Model Number MLE2000AYW The washer will sometimes quit mid-cycle leaving clothes sitting in water. This seems to happen usually with a heavy load i.e. towels or jeans. I have replaced the motor control board but now three weeks later it is acting up again. What is the next step?
1 Answer Hello Randy, It may be possible that you have the wrong Motor control board. This model incorporates several control boards and installing wrong control will cause problems. You can tell the series number on the unit by the 2 digits at the begining of the the serial number. Also you want to check your cold water fill. Make sure screens are not clogged at the water valve, make sure that there is plenty of cold water getting to unit. Check the pressure switch hose to make sure that it is not clogged or kinked. Read More...
Mae December 15, 2012 for Model Number 12002039 my maytag neptune solid door washer makes a loud spinning noise on the final spin like a jet taking off . A repairman said the motor needs replacing because the bearings are bad. Can the bearings be replaced without buying another motor.If the motor needs replacing is it difficult to replace?
1 Answer Mae, Are you sure the repairman said you need a new motor ? And not a new outer tub assembly or tub bearings ? Sorry but No, if the motor bearings are damaged or noisy they are not available as a separate component, and the motor assembly or motor kit will need to be replaced. Replacing the motor assembly is not that difficult for an average DIY'r The hardest part is moving the washer to access the parts that need to be replaced. If you re post with the model and serial number of your washer, we'll be happy to research the proper parts you need and advise you of the repair procedure. Thanks Read More...
Ak November 04, 2012 for Model Number AP4010145 Hi. I have an MHW2000AWW model number 10205110UM. After the AppliancePros rep suggested I bought this part (AP4010145) to replace the motor and control board. The washer will not go into a spin cycle. It will spin, but very very slow and the clothes come out completely wet. I cannot run the diagnostics on this control board, since the tech sheet that comes with the washer has an older control board by Maytag, which comes with multiple separate wiring. Looks like Maytag consolidated the wiring into this new model. Can you help me find out why the motor doesn't spin?
1 Answer Hello AK, Using a multi-meter you want to check voltage to at the machine control board. Check connector P5 White wire to connector P3 pin 7 and there should be 24vdc. This is the spin enable circuit. You also want to check P5 to P7 pin 4 for 120vac this is the wax motor for the door latch. Also check all wiring for loose connection. If you have 120 vac to wax motor but nothing to the spin enable circuit then you have bad machine control board WP22004325. Read More...
Nathan October 10, 2012 for Model Number Maytag MAH5500AWW Tonight, Wife was running a load. Drum motor making growling noise. Failed to pump out and drum rotation stopped. 1/4 inch smudge mark where what appears R-34 used to be. Cannot find control board that matches motor controller in my machine. I am assuming that I need to replace motor and controller to the tune of $254?
1 Answer Hello Nathan. yes, based on the information you provided, it sounds like you will need to replace the motor kit 12002039. Read More...