Motor fix on Maytag e2l Wringer washer

[mrslimjim]

Do you know if their is oil or a fuse to check on this Maytag e2l wringer washer because a had a broken hose and I Didn’t know it and some water went on the engine and now when I plug it in It just kicks the breaker downstairs do you know a way to fix this issue

 

[launderess]

No fuse that one knows of..

But water getting into electric motor or anything else powered by current isn't a good thing.

I'll leave it to others more qualified for detailed explanation, but if motor is now shorted out you may need to replace.

https://www.sos-parts.com/washing-machine-keeps-tripping-breaker.html

Just as a test, plug a different electric appliance into same outlet after resetting breaker, preferably something with motor. If it runs without an issue, then wiring is likely fine, and washer is probably culprit.

How much water got into motor?

 

[mrslimjim]

Not a lot of water

Not a lot of water it was dripping on it though

 

[mrslimjim]

Something happened

So I I put my phone by the ringer washer motor when I reset the breaker and every single time I reset it it seems like it turns on for like a split-second and it clicks off again

 

[davetranter]

Wet motor

My advice would be to thoroughly dry the motor, using a hairdryer or similar, then try it. Be sure it really IS dry, though, perhaps two hairdryer sessions a few hours apart. Don't get anything hot enough to burn/melt the insulation, take your time.... It's not a race! ;-)

All best

Dave T

 

[launderess]

Over load protection

System in your home's electrical panel is doing what it should. Something is causing that motor to short, pull more current than it should, etc... In response it is tripping circuit breaker. Better this than fry motor and or damage electrical wiring, potentially cause a fire and so on.

Dave's suggestion about using a hair dryer is a common one in these situations, and worth giving a go.

If you feel comfortable dismantling motor from washer it would be easier to "dry out" working on a bench or something. This while motor is out using a multimeter test wiring for readings.[this post was last edited: 9/29/2021-19:53]

 

[luxflairguy]

My grandparents had one Easy wringer washer for their lifetime! Maybe 60 years of use? Anyway, they lived in a flood plain for years and everytime the washer got wet, Gramps took the motor (good old GE) off the machine, wrapped it in foil and put in the oven at 250 for several hours...needless to say it always worked when put back! Sadly, I had to say good bye to the Easy in the early 90's! How as a kid loving being able to start that machine! You pushed in the red button, there was a whirling sound and the motor started! You pushed in the black button to stop it! Simple and straight forward! Greg

 

[qsd-dan]

Now is a good time to remove the motor, disassemble, clean, oil the bearings (turbine oil), and install a 3 prong plug if not already equipped. Install a new belt if the old one looks ragged. It'll be dry by the time you finish those tasks.

 

[mrslimjim]

Thanks

Thanks for the help everyone