Maytag Washer Timer – How To Trouble Shoot The Timer On Your Older Maytag Washer?

Maytag washer timer giving you problems? You are not alone. There are some considerably number of people having the same problems. The good news is, you can do the troubleshooting on your won.
The timer is one of the most important functions of a washing machine. Without it, the synchrony of the washing cycles will go awry. You have to fix it immediately if your encounter this problem.

If you know that the timer is beyond repair, purchase a replacement from Maytag store. I am sure they offer parts for their washers. Here is a step by step procedure on how you can replace the timer effectively:

Step 1: Make sure you have unplugged your washing machine before you work on it. If the control panel is screwed tight, use a screw driver to remove the screws and pry the knobs loose. Place them all in a separate container so they do not get lost.

Step 2: Slide out the control panel. This is your first peek to the wirings of the control panel. Determine where the timer knob is located and carefully single out its wirings. The connection is pretty much standard. It is the same way a jack cord is connected to any circuit board. It is better to use a tool such as pliers to make sure the timer wirings are not loose. Getting the wires damp from the sweat of your fingers can cause some serious malfunctions.

Step 3: If you have a volt meter, you can test the wirings of the timer knob if it is still working. Electricians have this gadget so you may want to borrow one from your neighbourhood. Disconnect the lead wirings and out the ends in the alligator clips. You can set the volt meter in RX1. If it reads any number other than zero, then there is a problem with your timer so you should get your replacement timer at the ready.

Step 4: Permanently disconnect the wires of the machine that leads to the timer knob. If the board of the timer is screwed, unscrew it using a screwdriver. Get rid of the board and the wires and put in the new one. Position the wires just like the old one and screw it tight.

Step 5: Test it again using the volt meter. If it reads zero, then it should work like new again. Bring back the control panel and screw the knobs. Plug your washing machine and test the new timer by operating an empty water cycle.

If you have trouble doing this on your own or you lack the gears to troubleshoot your timer, you might want to call a dependable person who can give you a hand. Otherwise, you can call Maytag customer service and dish your complaints about your Maytag washer timer.

If you have a warranty claim, you should not have any trouble getting Maytag to cooperate. Maytag washer timer is an important part of your washing machine so fixing it up as soon as you can will save you a lot of manual clothes washing chore.

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