Maytag Help

[gadgetgary]

I need some advice. My neighbor is going to send this washer to the dump because it does not spin properly(makes a loud noise while spinning). What could possibly be wrong? Is it and easy fix? She said I can have it for Free if I wanted.
According to her, it is only 2 yrs old.
Please advise.

Gary

 

[gadgetgary]

Inside Washer

Here is a pic with the lid up/

 

[gadgetgary]

Model #

Here is the model # on the back panel.

 

[coldspot66]

Those machines are notorious for leaking tub seals. There is also a ball bearing on top of the tranny...that is what is making it so noisy in spin. Can be fixed..but it is a major teardown to get to that noisy bearing. BTW they have ceased production of this machine, mainly because when Maytag bought Amana, they had too many washer 'platforms' already. Since this machine was the most problematic, it was the first to go.

 

[gadgetgary]

Main Bearing

Just got off the phone with an appliance repairman. From what I told him, he thinks it is a main bearing problem...about a $250 repair job(since it sounds like a freight train when it goes into the spin cycle). Don't know if it is worth the effort.

Any other comments would be appreciated.

Gary

 

[coldspot66]

Since it has a plastic outer tub, you need the "brake tool" and upgrade kit in order to install the triple lip seal, which must be done anyway. Not that bad to do, but you do need the special tools.

John

 

[lightedcontrols]

...those awful Amanatags....

DO NOT HESITATE to get this POS to the dump immediately! After you've wasted lots of time and effort, you've still got a piece of j u n k. Dump it and don't look back. Mark

 

[gadgetgary]

Maytag to the Dump

Thank you Mark and John for your comments. I really appreciate your honesty. I just thought a Maytag TL next to my Maytag Neptune would be great, but, to the dump it goes next week. Darn, two years and to the dump. How terribly sad!

Gary

 

[westytoploader]

If you want a Maytag TL, your best bet is to look for an 06 or 08 series center-dial 'Tag in nice shape and install it next to the Neptune. Much better having the REAL thing instead of this one!

 

[gadgetgary]

Inside Washer

Here is a pic of what is going on inside that Maytag

 

[gadgetgary]

Other view inside

See what is going on

 

[gadgetgary]

Mini Wash In

Did a little test with the Unit...worked perfectly except the Freight train noise with the Spin cycle. Also by-passed the lid switch so it would function with the lid open. It is a 2 speed machine.....Finger Faucet..Just too bad they had so many problems with this design

 

[gadgetgary]

Full interior shot

What a mess!

 

[gadgetgary]

Panel

A view of the control panel

 

[gadgetgary]

Dial

Close up of control dial

 

[gadgetgary]

A final viewing

Here is the control panel.

Hope you enjoyed the pics of my Sunday antics.

Gary

 

[hoover1060]

just an observation...

The guts of that machine look almost identical to my 1998 Amana, save for the plastic outer tub. Whats with that?
What did Maytag change on this machine after they bought Amana?

2 years old and its trashed? WTF??? If I had a 2 year old washer and it was un-fixable I'd be pitching a b**CH fit at Maytag. That washer probably cost upwards of $450!

Whats all the stuff thats "splattered" inside the cabinet? Should it look like that after only 2 years?

 

[lightedcontrols]

If you want an 806..

If you want an 806, I have tons! I haven't had the chance to see which one's work and which ones don't but if you want one, I'll save it for you as soon as I figure it out. (should be in the new house by November if you can wait that long) Mark

 

[westytoploader]

GROSS!! That thing SCREAMS piece-of-s**t...look at all that RUST!!!

Shame after only 2 years it breaks. Steve (Gyrafoam) has had a similar experience with his Amanas (SAV design).

 

[toggleswitch]

Whats all the stuff thats *splattered* inside the cabinet?

Watered down bearing grease?
Tranny fluid?
Rusty muck of some hidden soggy part?

 

[hoover1060]

I agree

Its a POS!
I also think that for two years old, Maytag should be responsible for replacing that machine.

Unless it was used really hard, it should not have leaked like that...

 

[gadgetgary]

$$$$$

Either my neighbor did not want to pursue the issue with Maytag, or had lots of $$$ to just junk the machine. The replacement machine is a GE Top Load....hope she gets more than two years out of it.
I am glad I was able to show everyone 'when things terribly go wrong'.

Gary

 

[panthera]

and then they wonder

I don't quite know what that thing is, but if that is what Maytag has been offering lately, then they deserve everything Whirlpool is going to do to them.
Every last bit.
I have seen Haiers in better condition then that after two years of diaper duty over here in Germany.
That poor woman - I am sure she thought she was buing something worth the expense.
Someone should sent those photos to Maytag's competitors...

 

[toggleswitch]

When did Maytag become such mierda?

I think it's downright deceiving to have a SS inner tub and a plastique outer one over it!

 

[angus]

The same thing happened to my 2000 Amana. It was one of the first Amanas produced after Raytheon sold Amana to Goodman. After only two years, loud roar in the spin cycle and to boot three different reparimen couldn't diagnose the problem. Ultimately Repairclinic.com helped me diagnose the root cause. Bad main tub seal - what a surprise. When I finally got a repairman who could fix it, he refused since he said it would take more time than the machine was worth. Becuase I had a 5 year service contract, the retailer decided it was cheaper to replace the machine. And yes, it had the dreaded plastic outer tub.

Appears that any Amanas produced after Raytheon sold them were doomed. Still have the matching Amana dryer. It is going on 6 years old. Have to say that although Amana dryers since 2000 have had the worst repair record (per Consumer reports, mine has been fairly OK so far - just a squeaky idler pulley or something like that. Of course my washers get a much heavier workout than the dryer ever could........

 

[hoover1060]

So my next question is:

People today have so much $$$ that they can afford to P*SS $450+ away on a new washer every two years?
Are we as consumers accepting of this??
Not me!

And poor, poor Maytag can't figure out why they're in the crapper??
They deserve whatever Whirlpool brings down.
Whats the guys name that just resigned as Maytag CEO??
I'd take this broken washer and shove it up his ___!!!

 

[gansky1]

Seen this before, not only with the AmanaTags but with more than a few Dependable Care washers too. That would be oil leaking from the transmission - forced out by the water leaking into it because of the main seal failure.

 

[gadgetgary]

What should she do????

I spoke to my neighbor today and told her that she should contact Maytag to make 'good' on her 2 yr. old washer that crapped out. I think Maytag should offer here some type of compensation via cash, rebate or replacement. That just is not right that after 2 years, you have to junk their product.
Will let you know if there is any response from Maytag(no response from them when I had Neptune problems last October!)

Gary