Appliance Type: Washer

I own a Whirlpool washer that was not running and giving me an error code of “E something”. I unplugged the washer, plugged it back in, worked for a day and did the same thing. I then had a technician out to my home, paid the $70.00 service call, and the technician told me he could not definitively tell me which part was bad. He said the error showed a communication error(?) and it may be my mother board or a motor board or something else(?). Estimate if I needed all parts was almost as much as I spent on the machine. Anyone heard something like this? How can they not know what is wrong with the machine?

Thanks,

Franklin

Hi, I watched your video on the clogged washer and got as far as taking the dasher out but we can’t get the tub to come out. Do you have any suggestions?

Machine makes a lot noise like the machine is coming apart. I think it might be the suspension rods, but they are not broken.

Everything works except there is NO agitation during wash or rinse cycle. Washes, drains and spins fine

at first if you pushed hard it would work but not now, only way i can use it is change cycle!

would it be the input or the processor ?

How do I check if it is good

The washer is making a load noise like a train or plane loud taking off when it goes to final spin…
IF I run an empty load just the rinse spin it seems fine?
Doesnt seem to move on the floor or anything?

Is this a major repair? Clothes come out clean and well rung out… just really loud… If I spin the drum by hand moves smooth and no noise… and all the bar things inside are tight.

Its about 3 yrs old if that.

Thanks

Good morning. I saw your video on how to release the drain catch on a Maytag front load washer, but my model does not have a separate front panel. Its one complete front door panel so I’m wondering how I can go about resolving this error. Please note that the door is also closed and I have been unable to open. Thanks.

My washer flashes the FH error code and It also has a little water leaking out of the front door. I’m not sure what I need, to fix this. I’ve found a lot of videos stating it’s different things.

I washer a large load today and now my washer will not spin. I seems to drain and fill ok and I can hear the motor when I put it on drain only setting. Can you please tell me ways to diagnos and fix the potential issues.

Thanks

Washer off balance during every spin cycle. No matter load size.

I performed the callibration test as listed in the video and I got two error codes ,F-7, E-5.
could you please tell me what they mean?

i checked the pump for blockage
(none), for twisted hoses(none), for if motor is spinning the pump(it does) . i don’t know what else to do?

The machine fills to desired level and light indicator switches to wash the machine makes an engaging sound and nothing happens. The light indicate stage by stage as if it’s going through the whole cycle but when its complete the clothes are still wet but not washed. Would appreciate any suggestions on where to start, Tank you.

NOTE: I placed two black lines on my tub and agitator to observe individual movement.

Initial observations of the Problem:

My top load washer “roared” in either the rinse/spin and completed the complete cycle. (I should have paid better attention to detail.) In the 2nd rinse the washer stopped with water in the tub. I noticed a burning smell and the motor went into thermal shutdown. As I removed the V-belt I noticed much black rubber from the belt( V-belt track was cut). The water pump pulley spun with great difficulty. When I tested the transmission via spinning the transmission pulley counter clockwise (CCW) the tub spun CCW. When I spun the transmission pulley clockwise (CW) the agitator moved CW, however I don’t know it is agitating since I’m doing this task myself.

I believe the water pump pulley bearing cause a lockup such that the V-belt burned rubber. The electric motor recovered from thermal shutdown and turned on after allowing it to cool and with the V-belt removed.

Questions:

1) If the transmission pulley is spun CW what should be seen? Should the agitator spin around the 360 degrees? Would the agitator spin “X” degrees and then restart?

2) Could there be something else wrong with the agitator if it spins and doesn’t agitate?

3) What is the best way to check thrust bearing when the pulley is all black and I don’t see the “markers” the new translucent transmission pulleys contain?

4) Is it possible to just replace the water pump bearing?

Summary:

I know the belt and water pump need fixing or replacing. Questions #1and #2 are the most important since if the transmission is smoked there is a big cost. If you can provide answers to the all questions great?

Thanks in advance,

JP

Hello

The washer will fill with water just fine but when it starts to wash sometimes it wont start the cycle and then sometimes it will quit in the cycle and it will start a buzzing noise.This will happen in the spin and drain cycles also. Some times you can unplug it from the wall and it will start back up. And sometimes I can tilt the whole machine and it will start back up.
This washer is maybe 5 years old and ever since it was new it would get off balance easily and you will have to rearrange the load. Our old one was over 35 years old Maytag and we never experience problems like this. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you,
Cliff

I don’t know what could be the problem….

When I push the High Speed Option the washer stops but if I push the Medium Speed button than it works fine. What do you think could be the problem? Thank you

I have a MAYTAG A512 and the machine fills up with water but does not start spinning afterwards and the switch continues to turn on all cycles but the machine does not spin to wash or rise clothes what could be wrong with my washier?