The washing machine has made clunking sounds off and on for a while and wouldn’t drain the water in some cases (clothes still wet). Not it seems the agitator will not spin at all. I can hear the motor turning when on the spin cycle but I am not able to move the agitator by hand at any point in the cycle.
I have seen where some of these models are known for having failing transmissions. I am wondering if there is a way to definitely test for transmission failure versus a thrust bearing or some other issue.
Thanks for your help.
The thrust bearing would affect the spin, not the agitation. Take off the front panel and see if you can turn the pulley on the transmission. If not, the transmission is probably locked up in some way.
Sounds like the pulley mechanism had come loose. If you replace or adjust the thrust bearing you should be back in business with the spin.
I have leveled, and re-leveled. I have checked the centering springs along with the liquid filled tub ring. Every time it goes into spin cycle, it starts moving around. The sound it emits is an out of balance sound. I have been fighting this problem for over 2 years! I’m ready to bolt it to the concrete floor. Please help.
Peter A
Check that the skate plate (suspension plate) is properly positioned and that the three pads on it and the three on the base support are intact (not broken or worn out). The skate plate sits between the tub support and the base support.
http://www.appliancepartspros.com/05-machine-base-parts-for-maytag-mtw5700tq0.html
Eric
Thanks for the input. I pulled it all apart last knight,following the online video. The skate plate and all 6 suspension pads are like new! No evidence of any mis-alignment or scraping of parts. Have just re-assembled the washer.
Same problem still exists. I’m pulling out what’s left of my hair!
Peter A