Maytag/Whirlpool Washer Will Not Spin Water Out of Clothes Diagnosis and Repair 

Appreciate the video and the tutorial. I'm a DIY guy and and I like to make all my repairs on my appliances. Very good information! Keep up the good work, your video will help me save some $$.

Thank you for your time making this video! I was able to repair our washing machine in less than an hour for $22!!

i replaced the basket drive hub on my Maytag about a week ago but couldn't get it to calibrate. I turned the cycle switch like you did from side to side and got it to calibrate! Thanks for the video!

I just wanted to thank you for this video -- and the "sticking your foot in the tub" trick. That's what I needed to get the agitator bolt out. You're a sanity saver!

Thanks for the great video. Replaced the hub in a bout a half hour and working great.

If you can't get the washer basket drive hub to sit flush, but pretty close, try screwing in the screws to snug it down that last bit I was hitting mine with a rubber mallet and it still wouldn't sit flush. I cracked the first one I tried installing! And I spent a long time cleaning the shaft with some wire brushes as well but it still wouldn't sit flush. After ordering a second one it still wouldn't sit flush. But a light bulb went off and I thought "let me try snugging it down by using the screws!" And it worked!! Hopefully this saves someone A LOT of frustration and the cost of ordering a second one! Rest of the video was excellent. And the spindles on my old washer basket drive hub were completely gone! It was smooth in the center with no spindles left!

Followed this video. Fixed my Maytag MVWC565FW2. Part was $30 with shipping. Came in 2 days. Hardest part is breaking the bolt free in the agitator. I wedged a paint stirrer in the seam around agitator base and basket and hels the basket. Did same thing to put bolt back on after replacing hub.

Just bought a used Maytag on Thursday and I knew it wasnt right...So on Sunday morning I put in the model # and "boom!' yours was the first video that came up and you were spot on! I'm taking that stripped part back to the store Mon and let them know they sold me a broken washer...Thank you

Saved my washer. Thanks. Foot in the basket was the key to breaking that bolt loose. They don't put that trick in the manual. Thanks!

thank you for making these kind of video during hard time you saved me a lot of money I don't have

Perfect! Easy simple instruction. No issues. Thank you!

Thank You for this video you save me a service call. That would have probably been $250/$300. This was exactly my problem..... Thanks........

This video was exactly what I needed I found the part and I just ordered a new hub

I would definitely use a 6-point socket to prevent damage to the bolt deep inside the agitator. Another simple tool to use with a long extension, is a “Hand Impact” that requires a tap with a hammer. It goes onto the extension by size, but uses an internal screw action to loosen or tighten a bolt or motorcycle side case screws in the late 60’s into the 70’s. It has arrows on it but easy to use. As you hold the body, tap sharply with a hammer and this downward force is changed into a twisting force while pushing socket harder onto the nut. It breaks them loose and now that fastener needs anti-seize applied. The large plastic clip is called a “Horse-Shoe” clip because of its shape. I would use a mirror and light to align the “Flats” before installing but use a little Vaseline on both side to aid in installation now and removal later. The hand impact is sold at harbor freight including SnapOn trucks. DK, ASE master tech since 78, retired.

Thanks for the Video. I was able to fix my Washer for $9.47

Thanks for the video. I ended up wrapping a ratchet strap around the agitator and hooked it to a cabinet and cinched it tight... Smacked it with a mallet and it released. .

Thank you! Fixed mine today

So that 10 year warranty and commercial quality is bullshit.

Jus got a dryer on Facebook and my clothes were coming out soaked ima give this a try great video!

Thanks for taking the time to make the video. Very precice and straight forward.

Jus got a dryer on Facebook and my clothes were coming out soaked ima give this a try great video!

I bought the same item its a tramboline spring puller Amazon got multi packs for about 6 or 7 bucks. Work wonderfully all though You might have to make some all ready wholes bigger or grind down the tips either way they save yur back and a piece of sanity.

Really wish I would’ve seen this before I started taking mine apart to check the electrical

Thank you I just fixed my washer blesses 🙏🙏

Mine want bad in less then a year of having it. Thanks so much my wife been on my back about this.

Thank you. I'm a 43 year old residential/commercial electrician and keeping the pase has become harder as I age. I have always been fascinated with machines of all types and fashion and it occurred to me that my second act would be possibly a appliance repair man. Do you have any advice or directions for someone like myself who would be interested in pursuing this trade?

Thank you, for showing this, you have a nice an funny presentation thank you. I have the same problem and i will try your way

Awesome Thank You. I’ll buy the part tomorrow and get it on.

Thanks bro life saver

Fine job, thanks for sharing your knowledge

The pin name is Horseshoe Clip. Thanks for the Video. We are taking it apart only to find the model plate info is missing. Any suggestions?

Thank you so much! Got mine fixed today!

My Maytag washer doesn’t have the agitator in the middle, and it recently stopped spinning. Smelt a burnt/electric smell while it was running. Tub wouldn’t spin but drain was working.

Thank you for the video. I realize that this is a repair . I'm confused why you brushed the gunk away but left all of that grime under that agitator. I mean a little cleaning spray, a damp cloth so the gunk does go back into it. My washer makes my clothes smell sour no matter how much cleaning product I use. Just realized I hear water sloshing underneath tub. I think this is the problem.

I need help finding the model number or what part to buy!

Do u think that problem it's also causing my washer cylinder to shake when it's spinning????

I found an impact driver with extension works better at removing that center bolt.

What if the teeth on the shaft are shot as well. Do you hav a video on replacing the shaft?

Having the same issue except it spins but doesn’t agitate but now it’s to the point where I have to replace that hub about every 3 months. Any idea why? I’ve never calibrated it after though.

The Bravos Maytag washer has a problem with the Drive hub wearing out. If you have knowledge of Washing machine repair this is the perfect washer for you. If not go out and buy a Speed Queen. I am disgusted with the poor quality of the Maytag. Mine broke for the second time during LOCKDOWN!!

Very helpful video, a big thank you! 😁👍

Awsome video, man 👏 👏

Did you do a diagnostic before you did this repair? If so, did it show any error codes? Thank you.

So I’ve changed the agitator hub… door lock mechanism… and now ordered the clutch and belt… I hope that is the problem because if not then what else could it be? Mine won’t spin the water out and spin it dryish…. I used to unplug it and wait then plug it back in and sometimes it would do one load correctly. So like I said. I hope it’s just the clutch and belt now. If not… I’ll be back. Cuz I cannot find videos on any other parts

Should have done the metal hub

I've changed mine several times now (big family), I've seen that there's a metal hub available instead of the plastic one. I'm wondering if it would be better or would it put too much pressure on the transmission?

Thanks

Location of fuse on early model Maytag washers

Thanks for putting this on.

So my bit wasn't magnetized so as you could guess, one of the screws fell down into one of the holes. Now what? Is it OK to run the machine?

Thank you, i would like to know the but size you have used to take off the screw. Please

Could this be why my kenmore is giving me F7E7 or F7E6 error code? The machine runs but I don’t feel the clothes getting clean and sometimes the water will not spin out completely.

How does center come out after u take off bolt

What model was this?

Thank you for this video

E1F5 error. Door won’t lock to start. Can ya help me

I have a maytag centennial With filling problem Everything seems to be fine No error codes water valves work fine No clogs on inlet screens Nothing wrong with the pressure hose!!!!! Any tips please???

C clip good video

Need to know where fus

Thanks!

I am a little confused. I thought the tub spun independent of the agitator in Spin cycle.

Someone PLEASE help me. I can get everything out and loose. None of the things that people say are hard to remove are hard to remove. I NEED to get the inner basket out so I can get at the outer basket. I have searched and search and searched I dont know it I am not removing something or it's wedged down. I have tried penetrating oil and nothing loosens it. Thank you

Are hubs designed to be clutch replacements or do these washers still have the clutch assembly too?

I have a Maytag , why does it add water when I select drain and spin?

You say: "Basket will spin by itself if you hold agitator" I dont know the terms but are you saying that if you can hold the center vertical piece with one hand and spin the silver part around it that more than likely, that lower part is stripped out?

So where do you find the part number? Ty

7/16 works perfect but put WD40 on it let it soak for a couple hours...worked for me. but when i pulled the agitator , there was another large shaft. the spline thingy was inside the plastic agitator. anyway, pulled motor and tranny and found the clutch was worn down to 3 instead of five points of friction. i could relatively turn it with my fingers. so figure that's my problem.

My parents purchased Maytag washer. This issue occurred right away. It was replaced and once again my parents are dealing with the same issue. I would understand if they purchased it years ago. It was purchased this year.

Retaining clip is what the clip is called for the hub

Was the belt spinning?

Thanks was very helpful

does this apply to the same style washer without an agitator?

My Maytag is well over 20 years old so could this be the same part on it...it will not spin the water out....

I can’t get the agitator off after removing the bolt. It’s stuck in place and doesn’t detach as easily as you did in the vid…

How did you pop the cover so easily once you released the bolt I pull on mine and it just dosent budge

Should I still buy the linked Whirlpool part if I have a Maytag? Or search for the same from Maytag?

Please help. I am at wits end with my Splendide 7100xc. I recently bought a brand new Motorhome RV about 9 months ago for our ranch waiting for the construction of our home. For the pass 9 months the washer and dryer was working flawlessly until last 2 weeks. Keep in mind the RV has not been move or anything has change. The washer will finished the wash cycle, and rinsing cycle spinning at high speed in that cycle. Than add freshwater again in the rinse cycle and at this point is where I am having the problem. The washer will spin for 3 seconds and you can hear the door latch click a few times really fast and the lock red indicator lights goes off and on when the clicking sound starts. The water pump will purge for 5-6 minutes. Then Low Heat, Extra Rinse, Low Spin, green flashing lights flash at the same time, and the lock red indicator flash faster than all three green lights. I called the company trying to get help. First guy was so rude. He did not let me explain what was wrong with the washer. He keeps cutting me off and try to over talk every time I speak and told me the problem is not the washer is my RV. I called back the next day another technician told me I have a error code F-10 and send out new board. This technician was extremely professional compared to the first guy. I installed the new board and still have the same problem. Called back and another technician told me to use a generator to power the washer and ground the generator and ground the washer. He he informed me that I have a F-13 error code. Keep in mind still the same flashing lights. Truthfully I don’t see why this method will fix anything but I went ahead and try it out. After trying what the technician suggested and still having the same problem. Call back again and another technician told me I have a error code if F-11 instructed me to cut the power plug from the washer and install a Edison plug. He informed me that I don’t have ground and the my pump is not getting power. I told the technician how is that possible if the pump is pumping water out of the washer in the wash cycle and rinse cycle. Again the technician told me to cut the washer power cord and installed the Edison plug and that will fix everything. He get calls like this everyday on the same issue. At this point any help would be greatly appreciated.

I dropped a screw while removing hub how can I get it out? Please help!!

Will this part fit the maytag you did the grinding noise video without agitator?

Great video but please buy a light with your ad revenue check.

So what’s the trick on getting the agitator off? I unscrew the bolt but it feels like it’s still connected when I try to pull it off and it only give me about an eighth of an inch of pull and then stops. I can yank on it as hard as I want and still nothing. Any help would be greatly appreciate it I’ve been fighting with this thing for three days now.

What's the round white plastic part name?

What why is it that ours when we spin the agitator part it doesn’t move like that? It just spins the whole basket. (I checked in diagnostics mode for errors)

That cotter pin is more of a "circlip"

Thank you 🙏🏻 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻👍

Good night and hope all is well. I have a Whirlpool washer that sometimes makes a loud rumbling noise on the spin cycle. What part would be causing the rumbling noise and sometimes moves the washer??? Take care and have a pleasant night.

I can’t get the middle thing up. It’s stuck. Anyone have that issue and how did you get it out to get to the hub

What if the washer plate still isn't spinning freely

I believe tbey make a metal hub now cause this is a constant issue

Bro I have that problem...what's the part #...???

What's the plastic circle part called?

Didn't the real old machines use a spanner wrench to take tose off? Now a days they make these compact so you need 3 hands, lolol. You could use a 3/8 in. Socket wrench with the same extension might give you more stability to break that nut free. Most importantly don't strip the Phillips screws with that impact drill. Thank you for the video.

Never heard of using a ratchet wrench. With that extension. Or do ypu want to be unique.

I replaced the hub and actuator and still won’t spin out.?.Help please

What would you say if when I calibrate my washer it just keeps spinning for a long time. Like over 5 minutes.

I wish I would have seen this earlier. I think I have the same model washer as in the video (4 year old Maytag Centennial) and it is having the exact same issue. We called a local appliance repairman who came out and performed some sort of "diagnostic" test. He only had a couple of wrenches and cordless drill but a few minutes later, he determined that my washer had a faulty control board ($298.00), a bad splutch, and a bad actuator. All total with labor, I was charged up front $439.04 and he still said that he needed an additional part that I would have to pay $29.50 to get shipped. His nonsense has gone on for a week and a half and my washer was still broken. When I challenged him about the repairs, he said we were "stuck with it." I got so disgusted with his attitude that I cancel his services and filed a dispute with my credit union over the charges that were made to my credit union Visa card. I'm hoping to get the money back because I truly believe we were scammed by this repair company.

what if i don’t get all lights to turn on whne calibrating?

I have a problem not sure if it’s the hub/agitator. Mine has just the wash plate. I adjusted the legs and made it more stable. But my issue is it still leaves wet clothes after three final rinse cycles. Any thoughts? Appreciate it.

My Maytag Centennial leaves my clothes wet how can I fix it? Thank you

Ok the problem we are having is that we got the bolt out but the agitator is stuck how do we get it out?