Jeffrey L San Diego , CA August 03, 2015 Appliance: Maytag Washer MTW5740TQ0 Maytag washer only rinsing with hot water Per a similar story and recommendation from one of the guys at AppliancePartsPros, I replaced the temperature control switch in the rear of the machine. Most time consuming part was locating the screws I dropped! Washer works like new again. Easy fix. Second success in a month...thank you again for the guidance and help and especially the Repair Forum! Read More... 11 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 30-60 minutes Tools: Nut Drivers, Screwdrivers
Kurt B Waterford , WI July 16, 2014 Appliance: Maytag Washer MTW5800TW0 Delay in water fillling First replaced the water inlet valve. That was not the problem. Then replaced the temp select switch. That was the problem. The hard part was retrieving the panel clips that fell into the machine. l also, was confused on how to remove switch. There was no video on that process. The switch has a locking tab on side of switch. Raise locking tab the turn switch quarter turn. Install by turning switch quarter turn, locking tab locks into place on it's own. Read More... 10 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 15-30 minutes Tools: Pliers, Screwdrivers
Daniel P Marquette Heights , IL November 09, 2014 Appliance: Maytag Washer MTW5740TQ0 The temp control switch was faulty only hot water ran no matter which selection you chose Replaced the control switch i ordered from APPLIANCE PARTS PRO. Robin was a very helpful person and sent me, by E-mail an owners manual to help me install the temperature control switch. THANKS AGAIN ROBIN.... Read More... 9 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: Less than 15 minutes Tools: Screwdrivers
Ted S Mundelein , IL January 02, 2022 Appliance: Maytag Washer MTW5800TW0 Had trouble with the water temperature setting, hot was cold, cold was hot and warm was hot With help from Appliance Parts Pros, it was determined that the temperature switch as bad. Ordered a new switch and had it installed in about a half hour total. Wife is very pleased! Read More... Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 15-30 minutes Tools: Nut Drivers, Screwdrivers
Darren A Monroe , NC December 01, 2018 Water temperature on washing machine would switch without me knowing causing problems with clothes Ordered temperature switch Read More... Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: Less than 15 minutes Tools: Screwdrivers