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After completing a clutch replacement 285785 per AppliancePartsPros video, the washer spins again, but the brake doesn’t engage when I lift the lid during spin cycle. I think I followed all the instructions correctly. It doesn’t make any weird noises. The basket just keeps spinning until the...

Problem happened on and off, but then started happening all the time. Error code F7E1. Multimeter test on control board connectors was good. Brake sometimes was engaged without being able to disengage making manual tachometer test unavailable, but unplugging the washing machine for a few minutes...

My washer started acting up recently where it wouldn't agitate when starting "cold" if it had a full load in it - would try but would get a burning rubber smell and it would start to squeak. I thought perhaps the belts were going. If i started the dryer with a mini load and ran it for a few...

I would like to repair this old washer if feasible. I know it's old but the simplicity of this mechanism is amazing. There are two problems: 1. The washer leaks from the wash tub in the wash and spin cycles. What parts are needed and how do I get the agitator out of the basket in order to...

I just replaced the clutch in this washer since it would not spin and that's what the internet said it should be. When it still wouldn't spin I tilted it back and watched as the spin cycle started. The first thing I noticed was the brake disengaged when the spin cycle started and the clutch...

I replaced the brake/clutch assembly after my WP would not spin or agitate. After the repair it worked great for a few days. Now, it agitates during wash cycle just fine, but during the spin cycle the agitator seems stuck or stiff, and if the clothes are resting on it, the tub will not spin...

Hi Guys, I'm a newbie here. I just disassembled the hell out of my 30-year-old Maytag A407 top-load washer and can now say that I know a lot about it. If anyone has any questions regarding this washer (or similar), I think I can help you out. For me, it started with a little diverter leak...