Maytag Washing Machine Agitator Not Turning

The machine shuts down after a bit when the motor overheats.

Maytag washing machine agitator not turning. Hi I have a Maytag Bravos MVWX700XL2. Press hold and release hold to start button to begin cycle note. Turn the Maytag Washers Agitator Manually Step 2.

Select additional options step 7. If the drive motor hums but doesnt run is noisy or does not turn freely replace it. Clothes are still saturated after all wash cycles have completed.

Your Maytag Washer Might Have a Bad Transmission Repair or Replace the Transmission. Inspect the clutch pinion gear. Plate be removed from the washer.

Place a straight level on top of the washer to see how much off balance the washing machine is. It was a ratcheting type noise and didnt do it all of the time just mostly when I would wash smaller. The instructions below from DIYers like you make the repair simple and easy.

To determine if the drive motor is defective first ensure that the motor is getting power. If the motor starts up after the fill and it wont agitate remove the agitator and see if the transmission shaft is turning back and fourth if it is then replace the agitator. If any of the parts are worn out stripped or damaged replace the kit.

Its about five-six years old. In the end I replaced the belts which were dried out and cracking removed a sock from the pump didnt fix it and removed the other sock from the pump intake that did the trick. Here are a few steps to follow to help repair a washing machine balance.