Maytag Washer - Spins but doesn't Fill/Wash

Washer Repair
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Hi. I started my maytag washer (LAT8214AAE) last night and it began to fill before stopping completely. I advanced knob to spin, and it works, but now will only spin and doesn’t fill or wash. Two questions:

  1. Does the fact that is still spins rule out the lid switch assembly?
  2. If not the lid switch assembly, is it the water pressure switch?

Thanks.

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If the machine will spin the lid switch is not the problem.

See if it will fill on any cycle. Since it will not agitate I suspect your water pressure switch is ok, but your timer may need replacing.

Here is the service manual which may give you some ways to check things out.

http://www.servicematters.com/maytag_library/docs/16010373%20(16001145).pdf

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If the machine will spin the lid switch is not the problem.

See if it will fill on any cycle. Since it will not agitate I suspect your water pressure switch is ok, but your timer may need replacing.

Here is the service manual which may give you some ways to check things out.

http://www.servicematters.com/maytag_library/docs/16010373%20(16001145).pdf

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Thanks for the reply sidfink, I appreciate it. I actually opened her up the other night and found the lid switch fuse blown. Popped in a new one and she’s up and running.

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Interesting, and glad you got it fixed. Check to make sure the machine stops when the lid is raised; something unusual there.

Thanks for the update.

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Interesting, and glad you got it fixed. Check to make sure the machine stops when the lid is raised; something unusual there.

Thanks for the update.

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Hello again Sidfink,

Machine actually doesn’t stop when the lid is raised…any ideas? It’s still running, but I’m concerned about future problems.

Thanks.

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Dear Sidfink,

My Maytag Washer has developed the extact same problem. I guess I’ll try replacing the fuse tonight to see if it will fix it.