Maytag Neptune Washer FAV6800AWW S/N 17... stuck in the wash cycle and would not go into the spin cycle

[ripatx]

Model Number

FAV6800AWW

Brand

Maytag

Age

More than 10 years

My machine was stuck in the wash cycle and would not go into the spin cycle. I shut the machine off and tried turning the drum CCW and it would not turn at all. So I got out a 1x4 several feet long and forced it loose. Now I can turn it CCW easily and it will coast to a stop. I ran a cycle and it runs perfectly all the way through but I'm afraid this was a temporary fix.

I pulled the bottom pulley assembly off to check the one-way bearing. It was working properly. Do I need to replace the outer tub bearing? This is a later model machine that does not have the second one-way clutch for the drum on top of the bottom pulley. Is there a good writeup on this, preferably even a video?

 

[Jake]

Hi,

Sorry, I have not worked on this model, so I'm not able to assist you on this machine.

Dick, aka @dh1200s, knows all about these machines and has posted thoroughly about these models many years ago:

FIXED - FAV6800AWW Maytag Neptune, Timer Problem

I have a Maytag Neptune Top Load washer, model# FAV6800AWW. 5-years old. My countdown timer is stuck at the 33-minute level in the "wash cycle", and repeatedly runs for a 30-40 seconds, then stops, then runs, then stops, and repeats until I either press stop or unplug. The lid is locked. If I...

www.applianceblog.com

Jake

 

[ripatx]

Thanks Jake. I am familiar with that post from Dick. I have troubleshot to the point that I know it is the outer tub bearing and am looking for a detailed post or video on replacement of that bearing. The manual gives information on it but not as good as I am looking for.

 

[Jake]

I understand completely, but I don't know what else to suggest other than what Dick mentioned, sorry.

Here's all the threads for your model: https://www.applianceblog.com/mainforums/search/106911/?q=FAV6800AWW&o=relevance Hopefully one of those threads will be more specific.

Jake