Centerfield
Premium Member
- Model Number
- MVWX655DW1
- Brand
- Maytag
- Age
- 1-5 years
Hello. Have had a MVWX655DW1 Bravo for nearly five years now. Had the horrible spin cycle shake and after researching I realized the suspension rods on this model are the known culprit.
Bought the factory set (W11130362) from Appliance Parts Pros since I wanted to avoid some of the junk that appears on Amazon. Arrived in factory packaging and the self-installation went fine. But even after installing, I still notice that the entire basket will shake with the slightest push by hand. It will rock back and forth and not really show any resistance in any direction (and this is with the machine off and the lid up). The slightest load imbalance during a spin cycle will cause the machine to convulse and rattle until it either finds a balance point with the load...or not. The unit is level and the foot pegs show no real signs of wear or breaking...the frame/unit does not rock when off.
The design of this machine does not have any real attachment points for the wash basin beyond those four (4) suspension rods. I have scoured the online schematics and I don't see any other attachment points...the entire motor and transmission sort of float at the bottom. Is that correct? Previous repairs have been to the washing machine hub (another known issue) along with a new wash plate, and this was completed over two years ago. The agitator function continues to work well with no signs of slipping or grinding sounds.
I thought I read (from a different source) that the transmission could become a factor? But I'm scratching my head on how a washing machine that is otherwise cleaning the clothes just fine (again, all washing phases appear to be working properly) and has a suspended motor and transmission would create another source of imbalance (and these are sealed transmission units, too). I'm not aware that this machine has a fluid-filled dampener of any kind, though I have read that some machines which do have them can lose their liquid and this causes havoc.
I'm now at a loss as to what might be causing this? Appreciate any and all inputs, thanks!
-Dean in Florida
Bought the factory set (W11130362) from Appliance Parts Pros since I wanted to avoid some of the junk that appears on Amazon. Arrived in factory packaging and the self-installation went fine. But even after installing, I still notice that the entire basket will shake with the slightest push by hand. It will rock back and forth and not really show any resistance in any direction (and this is with the machine off and the lid up). The slightest load imbalance during a spin cycle will cause the machine to convulse and rattle until it either finds a balance point with the load...or not. The unit is level and the foot pegs show no real signs of wear or breaking...the frame/unit does not rock when off.
The design of this machine does not have any real attachment points for the wash basin beyond those four (4) suspension rods. I have scoured the online schematics and I don't see any other attachment points...the entire motor and transmission sort of float at the bottom. Is that correct? Previous repairs have been to the washing machine hub (another known issue) along with a new wash plate, and this was completed over two years ago. The agitator function continues to work well with no signs of slipping or grinding sounds.
I thought I read (from a different source) that the transmission could become a factor? But I'm scratching my head on how a washing machine that is otherwise cleaning the clothes just fine (again, all washing phases appear to be working properly) and has a suspended motor and transmission would create another source of imbalance (and these are sealed transmission units, too). I'm not aware that this machine has a fluid-filled dampener of any kind, though I have read that some machines which do have them can lose their liquid and this causes havoc.
I'm now at a loss as to what might be causing this? Appreciate any and all inputs, thanks!
-Dean in Florida