Thread Number: 13144
Maytag A107 Washer -- cycle problem |
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Post# 228043 , Reply# 1   8/6/2007 at 09:40 (6,101 days old) by christfr (st louis mo)   |   | |
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Post# 228044 , Reply# 2   8/6/2007 at 09:41 (6,101 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!)   |   | |
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Post# 228072 , Reply# 5   8/6/2007 at 12:03 (6,101 days old) by christfr (st louis mo)   |   | |
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Post# 228094 , Reply# 8   8/6/2007 at 13:31 (6,101 days old) by markkrug ()   |   | |
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when does the washer reset itself if it becomes unbalanced during the spin/drain cycle? |
Post# 228098 , Reply# 9   8/6/2007 at 13:45 (6,101 days old) by pulsator (Saint Joseph, MI)   |   | |
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Maytags don't rest themselves from an unblanced load, they simply shut themselves off until they are assisted in balancing the load. The off balance switch is built into the lid switch, once it's tripped, the only way to reset the lid switch is to open the lid all the way and close it again. Then the machine will resume.
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Post# 228099 , Reply# 10   8/6/2007 at 13:48 (6,101 days old) by markkrug ()   |   | |
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I just tripped the lid switch, opening the lid all the way. Then I closed the lid and tried to resume the load. I see and hear the timer working, but the machine won't aggitate or spin. |
Post# 228110 , Reply# 11   8/6/2007 at 15:05 (6,101 days old) by pdub (Portland, Oregon)   |   | |
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It sounds like your motor is cutting out. My experience is when the overload switch kicks out on the motor (which is self resetting after some time passes) the timer will still run. Your motor could be getting ready to go, or you could have a binding problem in the transmission or with the pulleys. Good Luck Patrick |
Post# 228116 , Reply# 12   8/6/2007 at 15:24 (6,101 days old) by markkrug ()   |   | |
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thanks Patrick what would you suggest I check out first? I replaced the 2 belts about 8 months ago. Should I make them tighter? Thanks, Mark |
Post# 228122 , Reply# 13   8/6/2007 at 16:45 (6,101 days old) by pdub (Portland, Oregon)   |   | |
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No, I don't think tightening the belts would help. I think the motor can't handle the load and it overheats and cuts out. You have to determine if the transmission is binding or if the motor is just wearing out. Replacing the motor is the easiest IF that is what the problem is. If it's the transmission, then it may need a rebuild. Can a more experienced Maytag person shed some light for Mark? thanks, Patrick |
Post# 228235 , Reply# 14   8/7/2007 at 06:16 (6,100 days old) by christfr (st louis mo)   |   | |
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Post# 228236 , Reply# 15   8/7/2007 at 06:18 (6,100 days old) by christfr (st louis mo)   |   | |
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Post# 228237 , Reply# 16   8/7/2007 at 06:22 (6,100 days old) by mayken4now (Panama City, Florida)   |   | |
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