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Honestly the VMAX machines aren’t much worse than the VMWs, although they do seem more prone to bearing issues, but they are less prone to suspension rod issues and control board issues (at least the older VMAX machines). Both VMWs and VMAXs have their issues. Usually if the bearings are good...

I’m only making this post again because the original thread was deleted for no reason. I think GE started to go bad in the 1990s when the Model-Ts came out, and then they introduced an even worse system in 2006 which was the HydroWave. Honestly, the newer GE’s seem better than the HydroWaves...

Yeah the direct drives are much better but the VMWs still are better than the older GE machines as well as the Samsungs and the Midea machines. I would NOT recommend the newest revisions of the VMW models, if you’re getting a VMW, you’re better off getting an older one used in like-new...

The user mentioned that this is the WTW4816FW0 model which means it’s a 2016, in later 2016 they revised it to WTW4816FW1 meaning ti can’t be older or newer than 2016. This model is still made today but the current revision (the WTW4816FW3) has major control board problems and wouldn’t...

The GE Model-Ts commonly had the bearing in the transmission fail and oil leakage. GE’s also had a major seal issue where water leaks in the bottom destroying the transmission bearing. Many older GE’s with bad bearings also have leaky seals. The HydroWaves didn’t have oil leakage but bearing...

The Norgetags were much better, but they were still a far cry from the dependable cares and the Whirlpool-built Maytag direct drives, and still had the notorious bearing and seal failure. And many of those last about 6-15 years, vs only like 3-7 years out of a Amanatag. Even the Amanatags were...

The Norgetags and Amanatags were pretty bad too and the bearings often failed early. Also, the pumps on those often had issues as well as the transmissions. Not as bad as the top loading Neptune but still pretty bad. Whirlpool has significantly improved Maytag when it was first bought but once...

I’m guessing the balance ring or the bottom suspension springs are bad

Today, I’m going to be discussing one of the worst washers ever, the top loading Neptune. Extremely rare to find one working these days because most broke down years ago. It had so many mechanical problems and it was notorious for tying clothes into knots. Common failures included the motor...

Honestly, whirlpool didn’t completely destroy the brand. If whirlpool didn’t acquire Maytag, the brand just outright wouldn’t be around anymore. And the latest real Maytag stuff was awful. The top loading Neptunes were the worst ones. They had so many control board issues and the transmissions...

Your washer was manufactured in March, 2021 according to the serial number, also your washer probably has bad bearings. On your model you’ll need to change the transmission (part number W11449841).

I fixed it

Surprising that it works. Still an awful machine tho. One of the most unreliable washers ever made. The front loading models are a little bit better but on those the bearings commonly fail. Everything about these machines were terrible and nothing was good about them other than the fact they...

All models made in 2023 and a few out of warranty 2024 models are affected. I bet the WTW4616FW, Roper RTW4516FW, several Crosley and Kenmore models, the new Admiral models, also affected by this it just doesn’t show because it’s not commonly bought new anymore and most stores don’t sell those...

All of the new new VMWs seem to get control board issues, actually a very common problem with these and you’re not alone. A new board is expensive but Whirlpool has issued a recall on the boards for washers that are out of warranty so they can be bought for free. Most of them are 2023 models...