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Post# 1194856   12/6/2023 at 14:08 by maytag31 (OCEANSIDE CA.)        

Hi i have a 31 year old maytag washer model #lat5910aaw looking for some ideas whats wrong with it. This is what its doing wont agitate unless you add tension to motor> This is what i replaced both belts,the motor guides and springs and it worked a few times after that.Now when i went to use it it was burning the belt and wont agitate if i add tension on motor it would shut off.I tryed it later and added some tension and got it to work, it seems after i get it to work it will keep working load after load like it needs to warm up its inside my house so its in 65-70 degrees temp . I was thinking maybe the oil in the trans needs to be replaced? anybody have any ideas thanks Jack




Post# 1194862 , Reply# 1   12/6/2023 at 16:10 by maytag31 (OCEANSIDE CA.)        
maytag not agitating sometimes

 Hi i just tried the washer it seems if i use it the next day it will work ok not sure what that has to do with anything any ideas? thanks Jack

Post# 1194863 , Reply# 2   12/6/2023 at 16:37 by goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions)        

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To me, it sounds like the bearings in the transmission are starting to lock up.

 
Post# 1194873 , Reply# 3   12/6/2023 at 18:38 by Good-Shepherd (New Jersey)        
transmission are starting to lock up.

 Yep, sounds like the agitator shaft could be seizing up, possibly from a leaking stem seal.

Good news is at 31 years old it should have an orbital trans which can still be found.


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