Recent content by mountainman

It is not often that I have multiple things go wrong... on a project at one time. First off, I owe an apology for saying the belts were Maytag replacements. I was wrong! They were knock-offs. The drive belt was too short and was pulling the motor way further forward than it should have been...

The Saga Continues... Timer arrived today. Unfortunately, same issues as before, except sizzling sound seems to be gone now. I took off the fabric selector switch and am beginning to examine it. Smelled a bit burnt. Perhaps this is the issue. If not this, I have no idea what else it could...

Thank you all for the input! The voltage at the plug is 120, and the plug-in outlet itself is fairly new, so the plug fits snug in there. The cord is original with the machine, but I see no signs of arcing on the terminals. That is very interesting to know how exactly the spin cycle is...

Sorry all-I'd reply faster but the website will only let me make a post every 30 minutes. Must think I'm a robot lol. Not plugged into an extension cord. I've got it plugged right into the wall. When the 1/3 HP has no belts hooked up to it, it powers up to speed right away. With the belts...

Yes, they are Maytag replacements. Although, to be honest, they really don't seem to have the fabric on them like the oldies. I had this thought too, that maybe there wasn't enough slippage. When I took the belts off, however, the replacement 1/2 HP motor still won't spin regularly. It spins...

Hi Electronicontrl, Thank you for your reply. I have not replaced the motor carriage, but I did clean it up and grease up the little slider wheels when I replaced the motor. Springs are original, I assume, but seem ok. It all seems to slide as it should. One thing I should have mentioned in my...

Hi All, I have frequented this site for many years but just now got around to setting up a profile. The information I have learned from you folks has been so helpful in diagnosing problems. My trusty Maytag a408 is starting to give me problems on the spin cycle. Here is the series of events...