Maytag lat2357 Washer won’t spin, or empty. Makes a loud humming noise from the motor but no motor movement. Any ideas? Thanks.
Done. Machine cycles ok in wash, but freezes in spin. Pump ok. What do you think, the timer? Thanks for your help.
I don’t think it is the timer. The timer directs current to the motor and it sounds like the motor is getting power. If the timer were the problem the motor would simply not turn or make any noise.
I think it is either the motor, which is unlikely, or that something is hung up in the transmission/brakes area. I suggest you take off the motor/transmission belt and with the front off set the machine to spin. If the motor moves and the pump goes, which I think it will, the problem is with the transmission/brakes area, which is kind of a big repair.
Here is a service manual for models like yours which should help.
http://www.servicematters.com/maytag_library/docs/16010373%20(16001145).pdf