by Jake | Saturday, August 15, 2020 | Bouse, Maytag - Admiral - Magic Chef - Jenn Air, Washers
I went out on a service call and the complaint was water constanting dripping into the tub at all times, even when the washer was not being used. Over time the water inlet valve wears out and causes this to happen.
I replaced the water inlet valve and it worked great! No more dripping water into the tub.
Here’s the water inlet valve for this model:
WP22002360 Water Inlet Valve
There is a video in the water inlet valve part link that shows you how to replace it.
Jake
by Jake | Thursday, January 31, 2019 | Blythe, Maytag - Admiral - Magic Chef - Jenn Air, Washers
I went on this service call because the customer said the washer was not spinning and leaving the clothes wet. When I arrived I found the door latch lock switch assembly broken.
Here’s the door latch lock switch assembly for this model:
Latch Actuator W11307244
Procedure to Remove Lock Assembly:
Use the following procedure to remove the new lid lock assembly from the washer top panel.
1. There is an embossed emblem of a lock on the right-hand side of the lock bezel (see figure 1).
2. With a thin plastic putty knife or small flatblade screwdriver, lift up the side with the lock emblem and slide the lock assembly to the right (see figure 2).
3. Next, tip the left side downwards and guide the lock assembly down through the opening (see figure 3).
4. Reverse this procedure to reinstall the lid lock assembly.
figure 1
figure 2
figure 3
Western Arizona Weather:
Today
Partly cloudy. Highs 67 to 72. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then a slight chance of showers after midnight. Lows 44 to 54. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of measurable rain 20 percent.
Friday
Partly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph.
Jake
by Jake | Wednesday, March 28, 2018 | Dryers, Maytag - Admiral - Magic Chef - Jenn Air, Salome
I went out to this customers house because they said their dryer was not heating at all. When I got there I unplugged the dryer, then used my multimeter to test the 240 volt wall outlet that the dryer was plugged into, my multimeter said 240 volts across the two 120 volt hot legs.
With the dryer still unplugged I then disassembled their dryer and ohm tested the heating element, my multimeter did not register anything(meaning my digital multimeter numbers did not change) when I touched each meter probe to the heating element terminals, so it was bad. The normal ohms should be 50 ohms or less when the heating element is good.
Here’s the heating element for this model:
WP8544771 Heating Element
Western Arizona Weather:
Tonight
Clear. Lows 48 to 58. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Sunny and warmer. Highs 84 to 89. Northeast wind around 5 mph in the morning becoming northwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
by Jake | Saturday, April 12, 2014 | Maytag - Admiral - Magic Chef - Jenn Air, Washers
Rick helped a member in our Appliance Repair Forum on a newer style Maytag washer, model number MVWC200BW0, about taking apart the water drain pump to unclog it.
He uploaded two photos to show how to do it: Repair manual – need to unplug water pump
Drain Pump W10276397 Order now for same day shipping. 365 day return policy. RepairClinic.com
Jake
by Jake | Friday, January 10, 2014 | Amana - Speed Queen - Caloric, Frigidaire, Tappan, Gibson, White Westinghouse, Kenmore models 417 & 253 Appliance Repair Manuals, GE - Hotpoint - RCA, General Appliance Talk, Maytag - Admiral - Magic Chef - Jenn Air, Washers, Whirlpool - Sears Kenmore - KitchenAid
Water-fill hoses
Over time, the water hoses that came with your new washing machine may leak or burst. It’s a good preventive maintenance practice to check these hoses from time to time for any sign of wear or weakness. Often there’s a small blister in the rubber of the hose, which could rupture. Most manufacturers recommend replacing the hoses every 5 years.
Note… If the hose ruptures, large quantities of water could gush from the hose. If it’s the hot water hose that ruptures, the gushing hot water may scald anyone nearby.
For more peace of mind, one alternative is to use high quality stainless steel fill hoses. In addition, we carry the black rubber hoses supplied by the manufacturer– go to our Shop For Parts section and enter your model number to locate the ones for your unit. We also offer universal washing machine hoses.
Leveling
Because your washing machine is so heavy, when it’s not level, it can vibrate strongly during the spin cycle. If your washing machine is not perfectly level–with all four legs touching the floor–it can bang and rock back and forth, and even begin to “walk” across the room. This isn’t good for the machine and may damage anything near the machine.
Your washing machine has adjustable, front leveling legs with a lock nut. You adjust the leg to the proper height, then tighten the lock nut up against the body of the machine to keep the leg from rotating.
Some machines have adjustable leveling legs in the rear also, and you can adjust them in the same way. Keep the machine as close to the floor as possible–the lower it is, the less likely it is to vibrate.
Most machines, however, have “self-adjusting” rear legs. You set these legs by tilting the entire machine forward onto its front legs (with the rear legs 3 to 4 inches off the floor) and then setting the machine back down. The legs should adjust automatically. If they don’t, you may need to tilt the machine forward and rap on the rear legs with the handle of a hammer to loosen them–a procedure that’s easier to accomplish with a helper.
Surface cleaning
Your washer has either a painted steel or porcelain-coated steel cabinet. It’s perfectly safe to use a little dish detergent and a damp rag to clean all of its surfaces. If the surface is porcelain, you can even use a little non-abrasive cleanser for stubborn stains.
Lint disposal
Most washing machines collect lint during the wash cycle and send it down the drain during the drain cycle.
If your machine is a Maytag, though, it may be different. Most Maytag washing machines collect lint in the center tube of the agitator. You need to lift out that tube and clean it periodically. Other machines have a lint filter near the top of the tub, which you need to slide out, clean off, and reinsert.
Courtesy of http://www.repairclinic.com/Washing-Machine-Maintenance-Tips
by Jake | Friday, November 16, 2012 | Amana - Speed Queen - Caloric, GE - Hotpoint - RCA, General Appliance Talk, Holidays, Maytag - Admiral - Magic Chef - Jenn Air, Ranges
Thanksgiving and the Holiday season is almost upon us. Make sure you have a turkey baster and digital meat thermometer.
High quality turkey baster with oversized bulb
Polder 3 function thermometer
Large LCD read out displays the temperature of food during cooking. Presettable HI/LOW and inside the range temperature alert. Timer: 24 hour count down and count-up. Clock: Real-time clock. Stainless steel probe. Temperature chart and battery included.
