Bryan A Topeka , KS February 01, 2016 Appliance: Maytag Washer- Horizontal Axis MAH6500AWQ No water flowing to fabric softener dispenser cup Sediment from water line had restricted flow through dispenser valve causing insufficient flow to flush fabric softener. Replaced dispenser valve. Also replaced main water valve as preventive maintenance given they are easily replaced together. Read More... 6 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 15-30 minutes Tools: Nut Drivers, Pliers, Screwdrivers
Vergel C San Antonio , TX October 11, 2014 Appliance: Model MAYTAG NEPTUNE MODEL AWW6500 No delay for bleach and softener dispensers Opened the washer (details later) and noted the controls and water path. Ordered dispenser bottom and cover and dispenser valve assembly and rubber washers. When the parts arrived I removed the top portion of the detergent dispenser assembly; removed the door and 2 screws from opposite door wall; snap open the front cover and lifted it off; removed 1 metal screw each from the bottom front corners of the top cover; lifted the top cover and used a piece of wood to hold it up; pull down/disconnected the valve assembly power lines; removed the 2 half-inch water supply lines to the valve dispenser; disconnected the 2-inch rubber hose from the bottom dispenser. I assembled the new dispenser parts and installed it. I did a quick washer run to confirm no leaks. Read More... 6 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 30-60 minutes Tools: Nut Drivers, Pliers, Screwdrivers
Joe M Arnold , MO January 07, 2021 Water entering the washer tub when machine was off water, was getting past the solenoid valves Ordered new solenoid valves and installed. No more unwanted water. Washer works as it should. Read More... Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 15-30 minutes Tools: Adjustable Wrench, Nut Drivers, Pliers, Screwdrivers, Socket Set
Trevor H Williston , ND February 13, 2017 Appliance: Maytag Washer- Horizontal Axis MAH5500BWW Hot water continued to fill the tub pushing the bottom of the door out causing water to spill out Replaced the two parts that were the likely cause. Problem solved. Read More... Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 15-30 minutes Tools: Nut Drivers, Pliers, Screwdrivers
Nolan M Athens , OH December 25, 2020 Appliance: Maytag Washer- Horizontal Axis MAH5500BWW Even with the machine turned off the water kept coming in. We have to turn the water off after every load. The part was very easy to put on, it took about a half-hour. Read More... Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 15-30 minutes Tools: Nut Drivers, Screwdrivers