If your Maytag washer motor is experiencing some problems, you can try finding the cause of the problem first before you pay for someone to fix it. Most of the time, washer problems can be fixed on your own.

It is important to know the parts of the washer first. Read the manual and study it by heart so you will know which parts go where. This way, when you open the washer, you will know how to assemble it back in one piece.

So what are the most common Maytag washer motor problems anyway? Here are just some of those washer problems you would want to know:

Water Is Leaking

Before opening the washing machine, check out the hose first. Know the origin of the leak. It may only be caused by a corroded hose. If this is the case, you can just change the hose. But if it comes somewhere in the motor, check out where it is coming from. Usually, the center seals, tub bearings, the fill valve and the fill air break are the common perpetrators of a leaky washing machine. This problem becomes frequent especially when the drain hoses are made from plastic. The hose will rub on the pipe of the machine and will cause a hole.

Replace the pipes if this is the case. Make sure that the bearings are properly sealed in place. If it has corroded, remove the bearings and replace it with new ones. When you are using tap water, corrosive water will sometimes cause washer parts to deteriorate.

Washer Won’t Start

If your washing machine won’t start, open the motor part and check the belt. If the belt is already deteriorating, replace. You can tell if it is deteriorating if the center has burned, the fibers are showing and the surface has cracked. Also, it may be caused by a faulty lid switch.

If you are using a new Maytag washer, it may have a different lid switch style. Search for its mapped out structure. If this is not the problem, there might be something wrong with the motor pulley. It might have broken which is why it won’t start. You can change it by removing it from the bottom of the washer.

Noisy Motor

If it is a noisy motor, there might be something wrong with the spin bearing. You can usually see this inside the top part of brake package. Usually, Maytag company puts a damper pad at the base of the washer. If this pad wears off, a grinding noise results and this is what causes a noisy washing cycle.

The Agitator Does Not Work

If you are using a top load washer, there is an agitator to go with it. Open the motor and try pulling on the belt. It may have come loose or something is pulling on it. You can also try adjusting the drive lug. This is located under the Trans pulley so you should check out your manual for this part.

These are some of the most common Maytag washer motor problems. If you are having a problem with your Maytag washing machine, these should help you out a bit.

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