Maytag Washer MVWP576KW0 Poor agitation

[brad1234]

Model Number

MVWP576KW0

Brand

Maytag

Age

1-5 years

When running any cycle the agitation is good for the first 30 seconds or so, then clicks down to gentle agitation for the rest of the cycle wash cycle. The clothes barely move. There are no diagnostic errors. The agitation looks good when doing a quick test. I have taken apart the agitator and all the parts look fine.

 

[Jake]

Here's the tech data sheet for your model: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rBQvI-a7uBMvj8vLKNm23ofUXNj5QQrW/view?usp=sharing

On page 4 where it says MANUAL OVERVIEW TEST MODE get that test mode, then look on page 9 and do the GENTLE AGITATTION and HEAVY AGITATION and see if it works good on those.

Jake

 

[brad1234]

I tried this; however I can't get the washer to perform the test. The lid lock light does not illuminate so the test can start. Thus, it just flashes all lights and doesn't not start. The lock detection works during regular use. I did notice that if you pause during the wash cycle it will not unlock so you can open the lid no matter how long you wait. I believe it would unlock before.

 

[Jake]

Page 18 do--->TEST #8: Lid Lock

Here's the lid lock switch for your model:
Latch WPW10482836


If the lid lock switch is good, then it sounds like a main control board problem.

Here's the main control board for your model: Cntrl-Elec W11411581

Jake

 

[Jake]

Also check the lid lock switch door strike to make sure its not broken.

Here's the lid door strike for your model(Video Included):
WPW10240513 Lid Switch Strike


Jake