Maytag washer Model MTW5870TW0 start is delayed 30-45 seconds

[vettman]

Model Number

MTW5870TW0

Brand

Maytag

Age

More than 10 years

My Maytag Model MTW5870TW0 takes about 30-45 seconds to start. Once it starts, it goes through all cycles with no problem. I just replaced the timer, and it did not fix the problem. I would appreciate any advice you might have to help diagnose/fix the problem.

Thanks

 

[Jake]

Sounds like your Automatic Temperature Control switch is going out.

Try it on HOT ONLY, then COLD ONLY, then WARM and see if it does the same thing on all 3.

Here's the Automatic Temperature Control switch for your model:
Temperature Switch WP8578335


Jake

 

[vettman]

Thanks for your suggestion; I'll follow your instructions and see if the issue is effected by selecting each temp setting. Are there any instructions on how to remove/replace the switch?

 

[Jake]

I located a video that shows you how to raise the console and replace it, you just twist it to remove it, then twist it to install it.

Jake

 

[vettman]

Thanks, Jake; good video

 

[Jake]

Thanks, let us know how it goes.

Jake