I have a Maytag Atlantis washer, model #MAV6257AWW. Repair person says I need a new timer (when you pull out the cycle knob, nothing happens unless it's on "spin," which is all it will now do. This was very sudden, no warning problems). Cost to do this (close to $300) is over the max we agreed we would spend before just getting a new washer, so I'm wondering how difficult this would be to fix ourselves; the part would cost around $100 retail, from what I can see. Also, I've seen lots of negative reports on this washer--it's probably about 9 years old, has worked fine until now, is it worth fixing?
SOURCE: grouling noise in the spin cycle
First, check the belt (located in the bottom of the unit) and if it shows signs of wear (black dust) and shiny sides on belt and black marks on the motor, transmission, and water pump pulleys - replace the belt. The motor is spring loaded and acts as the tensioner up to a point of too much wear on the belt.
You will need to tilt the washer about 45 degrees and prop it to keep it from going all the way over (just makes it more difficult to right it later). Pop the belt off by rotating it while pulling the belt off the edge of the transmission (larger) pulley. Again, the motor pulley is spring loaded and will flex appropriately. Reverse the process with installation of a new (exact replacement part number).
If this doesn't fix the problem, you may have to call the Maytag Repairman. They would have replaced the belt anyway and would probably charge $50 + for the belt and installation.
SOURCE: Maytag Atlantis MAV6250AWW won't rinse or spin?
clean motor rollers(belt may be slipping)
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SOURCE: Maytag neptune MAH3000aww washer, will not work on
NEPTUNES HAD A ISSUE WITH THE DOOR WAX MOTOR SHORTING OUT BUT IT BURNS OUT THE MAIN BOARD.IF THE DOOR LOCK LIGHT DOES NOT COME ON REMOVE POWER THEN REMOVE SCREWS OFF THE TOP OF THE TIMER COVER AND TIP IT FOWARD. LOOK ON THE MAIN BOARD AND SEE IF YOU NOTICE A BURNT RESISTOR P-11 POSITION I BELIVE
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SOURCE: I have a neptune top
Yes Elizabeth if you don't DIY the fix it's no worth having a repair service touch the machine. I'm an knowledgeable owner and have helped many owners across 4 different forums save their $1K machine at reasonable cost. If you want to DIY I will help at this forum........ Google this ""FAV6800A/FAV9800A Outer Tub bearing replacement"" read thru the post and see if this is for you or someone that can help you DIY the work..............Good Luck dh1200s
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