MAYTAG E2L WASHER - CONTINOUSLY PUMPING WATER OUT

I suspect your pump is stuck in the "on" position. I will look at my photo references after dinner but I think this is your machine's problem.

The Maytag pump for all wringer washers has a pivot that allows the pump to rock back and forth about 1/2" maximum. When the lever is moved to the ON position, the pump is pulled "forward" so that a large rubber wheel rubs against the inside of a belt pulley. In this position, the rubber wheel picks up the rotation pulley and water flows.

When no longer needed, the lever is moved to the OFF position and the rubber wheel moves away from the pulley, so the rotation stops and the water stops. I suspect that the linkage between the lever and the pump is out of whack and the wheel never disengages from the pulley.

The model number for your machine shows that the pump was installed after it was purchased. This is common but it may be the pump was not installed correctly. I notice in your video the lever attachment bracket may be loose from its attachment point to the cabinet.

I suggest as a first try: Put the lever into the OFF position. Then push the pump so the rubber wheel is not in contact with the pulley. Stick a piece of wood about 1/2" thick if necessary to keep the rubber wheel from making contact and tighten the screws of the lever bracket that connects the lever to the washer cabinet.

See if that works.

Keep in mind the rubber wheel may not be rubbing at the edge of the disk. It also may be making contact on the side of the disk you can't see (the inside face).

If it doesn't, a work-around would be to hang the discharge hose so that the water goes back into the tub. When you need to pump out, just stop the motor and move the hose to a drain, then start the motor up.

Regards.

Scoots


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Post# 1117314 5/15/2021 at 13:08 (1,069 days old) by Pattycakes (Orange County, CA.)
Checkrate/Likes Hi, My names Patty. I was wondering if anyone has any guidance as to what the cause could be... the washer is constantly pumping a strong heavy flow of water out whether it is in the "ON" or "OFF" position. I do notice that when I turn it to "OFF" the flow is just a little less strong than when "ON". Any help is very much appreciated. I linked a youtube video of turning the switch from "ON"/"OFF" position and also showing the pump from underneath, if it helps. I never post anything on youtube, so sorry if the video isn't too great. Thanks for taking the time to read/help. CLICK HERE TO GO TO Pattycakes's LINK Photos... < > Photo 1 of 3 View Full Size

Post# 1117324 , Reply# 1 5/15/2021 at 17:15 (1,068 days old) by scoots (Chattanooga TN)
Checkrate/Likes 6 *Hi Pattycakes and Welcome -* I suspect your pump is stuck in the "on" position. I will look at my photo references after dinner but I think this is your machine's problem. The Maytag pump for all wringer washers has a pivot that allows the pump to rock back and forth about 1/2" maximum. When the lever is moved to the ON position, the pump is pulled "forward" so that a large rubber wheel rubs against the inside of a belt pulley. In this position, the rubber wheel picks up the rotation pulley and water flows. When no longer needed, the lever is moved to the OFF position and the rubber wheel moves away from the pulley, so the rotation stops and the water stops. I suspect that the linkage between the lever and the pump is out of whack and the wheel never disengages from the pulley. The model number for your machine shows that the pump was installed after it was purchased. This is common but it may be the pump was not installed correctly. I notice in your video the lever attachment bracket may be loose from its attachment point to the cabinet. I suggest as a first try: Put the lever into the OFF position. Then push the pump so the rubber wheel is not in contact with the pulley. Stick a piece of wood about 1/2" thick if necessary to keep the rubber wheel from making contact and tighten the screws of the lever bracket that connects the lever to the washer cabinet. See if that works. Keep in mind the rubber wheel may not be rubbing at the edge of the disk. It also may be making contact on the side of the disk you can't see (the inside face). If it doesn't, a work-around would be to hang the discharge hose so that the water goes back into the tub. When you need to pump out, just stop the motor and move the hose to a drain, then start the motor up. Regards. Scoots

Post# 1117430 , Reply# 2 5/16/2021 at 22:27 (1,067 days old) by Pattycakes (Orange County, CA.)
Checkrate/Likes 1 Thanks Scoots! I will definitely look into that and see how it goes.