Maytag Washer LAT8904AAE does not spin, burning smell

[Nelson]

Model Number

LAT8904AAE

Brand

Maytag

Age

More than 10 years

Our old Maytag LAT8904AAE top loader washer surprised us with a burning smell this morning. After tipping it up to check the belts I noticed the pully under the tub spins but the tub does not move. I forgot there is a transmission between the belt pully and the tub so the pully moving may not be important... and I don't recall if I tried to move it in both directions. The pump seems to be working ok.

I did notice some fine dark gray powder on the base under the transmission assembly. Photo attached.

Any thoughts or ideas?

Thank you.

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[Jake]

Looks like your brake is leaking out grease, thus it's not working properly anymore.

Here's the brake assembly for your model:
WP6-2011900 Brake Assembly


Video included in part link, but that brake tool is no longer available, you may be able to go to a local appliance repair shop in your area and they may let you borrow or rent theirs.

Jake

 

[Nelson]

Jake,

Thank you for your reply and information. I have been over-ruled and my repair efforts for this machine have come to an end. A new machine has bee ordered.

Thanks again!

 

[Jake]

Ok, sounds good Nelson.

Thanks for the update!

Jake