Thread Number: 24909
Sluggish Agitation |
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Post# 384702 , Reply# 2   10/12/2009 at 12:41 (5,281 days old) by kenwashesmonday (Carlstadt, NJ)   |   | |
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Mine does that when it's cold in the basement. If you have a 2 speed machine, let it agitate the first minute or two on gentle speed then switch to regular speed. It should take right off. I believe the transmission oil gets a little gummy with age. Ken D. |
Post# 384714 , Reply# 3   10/12/2009 at 13:24 (5,281 days old) by mixfinder ()   |   | |
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The roller, spring and slide system need to be in properly cleaned and lubricated. Slow beginnings, unrelated to cold temperatures, can be caused by the spring and roller tensioning. |
Post# 384721 , Reply# 4   10/12/2009 at 13:55 (5,281 days old) by whirlaway (Hampton Virginia)   |   | |
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Im usually a little slow my first couple strokes too! |
Post# 384722 , Reply# 5   10/12/2009 at 13:56 (5,281 days old) by gyrafoam (Wytheville, VA)   |   | |
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Naughty boy. |
Post# 384750 , Reply# 7   10/12/2009 at 15:51 (5,281 days old) by swestoyz (Cedar Falls, IA)   |   | |
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You'd be looking at a complete disassembly to change out the transmission fluid. While not a difficult job, it can be daunting if it is your first expirence performing a major service opperation on a Maytag. I'd use it as it is, after all, most of us are sluggish when things get cold outside, regardless of our age ;-) Ben |
Post# 384753 , Reply# 8   10/12/2009 at 15:59 (5,280 days old) by whirlaway (Hampton Virginia)   |   | |
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What grade of oil is usually used in most machines 30w? |
Post# 384763 , Reply# 9   10/12/2009 at 16:20 (5,280 days old) by qsd-dan (West)   |   | |
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Post# 384772 , Reply# 10   10/12/2009 at 17:13 (5,280 days old) by kinnakeettom ()   |   | |
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Fill the tub with hot water, let it stand 10 mins. then check the speed. |
Post# 384773 , Reply# 11   10/12/2009 at 18:15 (5,280 days old) by oldwasherguy (Ladson SC)   |   | |
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Post# 384818 , Reply# 12   10/12/2009 at 21:00 (5,280 days old) by gadgetgary (Bristol,CT)   |   | |
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Post# 385036 , Reply# 13   10/13/2009 at 17:32 (5,279 days old) by autowasherfreak ()   |   | |
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I have three springs on it. I think it must be the temperature change. It was fine until this last week when the temperatures dropped. If I was in that basement I would be pretty sluggish too. |
Post# 386766 , Reply# 14   10/21/2009 at 00:47 (5,272 days old) by abcomatic (Bradford, Illinois)   |   | |
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I live one hour from you and my Maytag auto. is doing the same thing! Maybe tons of those pesky lady bud/beetles have found their way into our machines? Gary |