If your Maytag washer won’t spin, this is the article for you. To find the problem and fix it, check each of the components listed below, and hopefully you’ll find out what is causing it. Show
This guide covers most Maytag washer models, including: 7MMPD6634TQ0 7MMPD6845TM0 7MMPL6000TW0 7MMPM0040VQ0 7MMPM0060VM0 7MMPM0060VM1 7MMPS0070VM0 7MMPS0070VM1 A101 A102 A102S A103 A103S A104 MTW5620TQ1 MTW5700TQ0 MTW5707TQ0 MTW5720TQ0 MTW5721TQ0 MTW5730TQ0 MTW5770TQ0 Check the Lid Switch AssemblyThe lid switch assembly stops the washer from spinning when the lid is not closed properly. When it becomes faulty, your Maytag washer won’t spin. To test the lid switch, you’ll need a multimeter. Here’s how to check it:
Inspect the Drive BeltThe drive belt helps the washer to spin around, and when it becomes faulty, it will need to be replaced. Here’s how to check the drive belt:
Inspect the Motor CouplingThe next component to check is the motor coupling. The coupling is what connects the motor to the transmission in the washer. Here’s how to check if it is damaged:
Test the Door LatchThe door latch makes sure the door on your Maytag washer stays closed when it is operating. When it opens, the washer won’t spin. To check the door latch:
Check the Motor Control BoardThe motor control board supplies power to the motor. If it becomes faulty, your washer won’t spin. Here’s how to check if it is faulty or not:
Check the ClutchThe clutch connects the transmission and the inner tub. Its role is to help the tub to spin to the speed it’s required to. If it becomes faulty, your washer won’t spin. To check the clutch, you need to:
Check the Drive PulleyThe next possible cause of your Maytag washer not spinning is a worn-out or faulty drive pulley. The pulley works with the drive belt to make the washer rotate during a wash cycle. To check the drive pulley:
Inspect the Rotor AssemblyThe rotor works in conjunction with the stator to make the drum spin. The rotor has several magnets on it that when damaged will stop the tub from spinning. Here’s how to check the rotor:
Check the Stator AssemblyAnother possible cause of your Maytag not spinning is a faulty stator assembly. The stator works with the rotor to help the tub rotate. To check the stator assembly, you need to:
Check the Drive MotorThe next component to check is the drive motor. When it stops working correctly, your washer won’t spin. Here’s how to check it:
Replace the TransmissionIf you still haven’t found the cause of your Maytag washer not spinning, the final fix you can consider is to replace the transmission. This is very rarely the cause of washers not working, but it can happen. You may decide at this point, however, that it is best to just purchase a new washer. Why does my Maytag front load washer not spin all the water out?An obstructed drain hose is one of the most common reasons a Maytag washer won't drain. Both kinks and blockages can obstruct the hose, preventing proper draining. A kinked hose can be gently straightened to restore function.
Why are my clothes too wet after the spin cycle?Why are the clothes still wet? Well, this issue is either caused by the load not being able to spin fast enough or water not being able to drain, so it ends up back in the tub resoaking the clothes. If you are lucky, adjusting the washing load or changing detergents will solve the problem.
Why does my washing machine not spin dry?Washer won't spin clothes dry? A drive belt that is broken or slips off the pulley will prevent your machine from spinning. Check the connection from the motor to the drive belt to the drum. This could be the issue if you hear the sound of the spin cycle motor, but the drum isn't spinning.
How do you reset the spin cycle on a Maytag washer?The easiest way to reset a Maytag washer is to disconnect the power to the washing machine for three minutes. Disconnecting the power allows the electrical charge to dissipate from the washing machine, which allows it to reset. If the reset fails, unplug the washer again, this time leaving it unplugged for ten minutes.
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