Our maytag washer is 11 yrs. old, and just doesn’t spin fast enough to remove enough water from the clothes. When the spin cycle starts, it reaches maybe half speed? for a couple of minutes and then stops and hums with one or two suppressed squeals and then just hums. I replaced both of the belts and that did not help at all. I also cleaned all of the pulleys prior to installing the belts.
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Our maytag washer is 11 yrs. old, and just doesn’t spin fast enough to remove enough water from the clothes. When the spin cycle starts, it reaches maybe half speed? for a couple of minutes and then stops and hums with one or two suppressed squeals and then just hums. I replaced both of the belts and that did not help at all. I also cleaned all of the pulleys prior to installing the belts.
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Did you check for a small article, stuck between the 2 tubs ?
Did you check, clean and lubricate the motor roller assembly(the motor has to move freely, back and forth to maintain pressure on the belt(s)?
Are you sure you’ve selected the high spin speed ?
What cycle (regular or permanent press) did you select for your tests ?
Does it work on any cycle, without stopping/humming ?
Did you check for hot warm and cold fill water temps ?
I apologize for more questions than answers, but I’ll get a better idea of what to consider once we get some answers.
Thanks,
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Did you check for a small article, stuck between the 2 tubs ?
Did you check, clean and lubricate the motor roller assembly(the motor has to move freely, back and forth to maintain pressure on the belt(s)?
Are you sure you’ve selected the high spin speed ?
What cycle (regular or permanent press) did you select for your tests ?
Does it work on any cycle, without stopping/humming ?
Did you check for hot warm and cold fill water temps ?
I apologize for more questions than answers, but I’ll get a better idea of what to consider once we get some answers.
Thanks,
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Joe, This is the first time I’ve tried a message board so I’m not sure if this is the way or not. Anyway, answer to #1 is: I just checked and there is nothing there. #2 No, but it does move freely enough for pushing the assembly foward, to allow belt removal and install. #3 Yes (tried it, but the wife says she has not used the "high speed" the entire life of the washer. #4 Regular 5 I did not try #6 Yes, and that did not matter. Unfortunately when I turned on the hot water valve (my wife only uses the cold water) the valve washer ripped… Thanks, Ed
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Joe, This is the first time I’ve tried a message board so I’m not sure if this is the way or not. Anyway, answer to #1 is: I just checked and there is nothing there. #2 No, but it does move freely enough for pushing the assembly foward, to allow belt removal and install. #3 Yes (tried it, but the wife says she has not used the "high speed" the entire life of the washer. #4 Regular 5 I did not try #6 Yes, and that did not matter. Unfortunately when I turned on the hot water valve (my wife only uses the cold water) the valve washer ripped… Thanks, Ed
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Ed,
Thanks for the answers, Sorry about the hose washer.
Well, we’re at a point where we’ve got 1 of 2 problems,
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The tub bearing is dried out and starting to seize and not allowing the tub to ramp up to speed properly.
(not the first thing you want to get involved in). -
The more likely situation, the brake / clutch system, is out of adjustment due to wear and tear.
I’ve attached the service manual for your use.
Check the belt tension/adjustment on pages 98 and 99.
Concentrate on pages 117 though 121 for the lubrication, and adjustment of the brake assembly and proper drive lug adjustment, for now.
http://servicematters.com/maytag_library/docs/16010373%20(16001145).pdf
Also, check for a black ring around the cabinet interior, that is even with the bottom of the tub assembly, that will be an indication of a tub bearing going bad.
Talk to you soon,
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Ed,
Thanks for the answers, Sorry about the hose washer.
Well, we’re at a point where we’ve got 1 of 2 problems,
-
The tub bearing is dried out and starting to seize and not allowing the tub to ramp up to speed properly.
(not the first thing you want to get involved in). -
The more likely situation, the brake / clutch system, is out of adjustment due to wear and tear.
I’ve attached the service manual for your use.
Check the belt tension/adjustment on pages 98 and 99.
Concentrate on pages 117 though 121 for the lubrication, and adjustment of the brake assembly and proper drive lug adjustment, for now.
http://servicematters.com/maytag_library/docs/16010373%20(16001145).pdf
Also, check for a black ring around the cabinet interior, that is even with the bottom of the tub assembly, that will be an indication of a tub bearing going bad.
Talk to you soon,
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Joe,
Thanks for the information, I went ahead and checked out your last suggestion, in your post first (if that makes sense). But it really did, there was a continous "splatter" on the interior of the cabinet, that started about 2"-3" down from the bottom of the tub, on all sides.
I did go ahead with the belt tension/adjustment and the lubrication, and adjustment of the brake assembly, but it did not increase the spin speed.
I went ahead and called the appliance parts place here in Lakeland, where I had bought the two belts earlier this week, and spoke with someone in the shop. Anyway, after I told him of the initial problem and the "splattering" below the tub line, he was thinkng it was the tub bearing, as you also thought. He said the transmissions were pretty good for this Maytag model.
He did also say, there is a mounting stem kit that is recommended when replacing the bearing sleeve kit, which let the wind out of my sail. That would be around $180, including the belts already purchased, for the
11 yr. old washer.
With my luck, the transmission would go out next year. I guess I need to chalk it up to: Maytag’s are not built like they used to be.
Maybe, I can sell my wife on a brand new washer for our wedding ann.
on Sunday.
Anyway Joe, I really appreciate all your help,
Thanks again,
Ed Schultz
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Joe,
Thanks for the information, I went ahead and checked out your last suggestion, in your post first (if that makes sense). But it really did, there was a continous "splatter" on the interior of the cabinet, that started about 2"-3" down from the bottom of the tub, on all sides.
I did go ahead with the belt tension/adjustment and the lubrication, and adjustment of the brake assembly, but it did not increase the spin speed.
I went ahead and called the appliance parts place here in Lakeland, where I had bought the two belts earlier this week, and spoke with someone in the shop. Anyway, after I told him of the initial problem and the "splattering" below the tub line, he was thinkng it was the tub bearing, as you also thought. He said the transmissions were pretty good for this Maytag model.
He did also say, there is a mounting stem kit that is recommended when replacing the bearing sleeve kit, which let the wind out of my sail. That would be around $180, including the belts already purchased, for the
11 yr. old washer.
With my luck, the transmission would go out next year. I guess I need to chalk it up to: Maytag’s are not built like they used to be.
Maybe, I can sell my wife on a brand new washer for our wedding ann.
on Sunday.
Anyway Joe, I really appreciate all your help,
Thanks again,
Ed Schultz
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Ed,
I was afraid of that(bad tub bearing), but was hoping for the best.
You wont find anything built as well as that one, it was the last version of the Newton built Dependable Care washers produced.( I have one).
and have been lucky so far…
Good luck with the new washer,