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Maytag Washer won't stop spinning
Common reasons your Maytag Washer won't stop spinning
The most common reasons your Maytag washer won't stop spinning are a malfunctioning electronic control board, a defective timer, or a failed motor control board.
38% of the time it's the Electronic Control Board
34% of the time it's the Timer
12% of the time it's the Motor Control Board
16% of the time it's the Something else
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Most common repairs needed to fix a Maytag washer
Electronic Control Board Replacement
A malfunctioning electronic control board can lead to various failures in a washer. This is because the board serves as the brain of the washer, controlling crucial components such as the water valve, drive motor, drain pump, and cycles. If the electronic control board fails, the washer may not power up or display the cycle status. In some instances, it might fail to stop the fill, agitate or spin cycles. A failure of the electronic control board is difficult to diagnose, and is best performed by a qualified repair technician.
Timer Replacement
A defective washer timer can exhibit various erratic behaviors, impacting the normal operation of the washing machine. The timer might stall or not progress through the different stages of the cycle, causing the washer to get stuck at a particular point. A malfunctioning timer may also prevent the washer from starting or stopping, or cycles may pause unexpectedly. You might also hear unusual sounds or clicks coming from the timer's internal cams and gears.
Motor Control Board Replacement
The motor control board regulates the speed and duration of the washer's spin cycle. If the motor control is faulty, it may fail to send the correct signals to stop the spinning cycle, causing the washer to continue spinning indefinitely. You might notice that the washer keeps spinning even after the cycle should have ended, leaving clothes excessively spun or wrinkled. If you suspect the motor control board is at fault, schedule an in-home repair appointment with a Sears Home Services technician.
Why is my Maytag washer stuck on spin cycle?
If your Maytag washer has an electro-mechanical timer, a failed timer motor or stuck timer electrical contacts could be preventing the timer dial from moving to the end of the spin cycle.
Replacing timer will typically fix this type of washer failure.
How to Replace a Washer Timer
Here’s a safe DIY repair video that shows how to replace the timer is a washing machine:
If you’re not completely confident that you can replace the washer timer on your own, schedule washer repair service and we’ll send a Sears Home Services technician to your home to fix the washer.
How to Replace a Washer Electronic Control Board
In a washer with an electronic control board, failed logic or a failed contact on the electronic control board could prevent the washer from stopping the spin cycle.
Try unplugging the washer for 2 minutes and then restoring power to reset the control board. If this doesn’t help, you’ll likely need to replace a defective control board.
Here’s a safe DIY video showing how to replace the electronic control board in a washer:
Schedule washer repair service if you’re not confident that you can fix the washer on your own.
What to expect when you experience a Maytag washer won't stop spinning issue
How is the washer won't stop spinning issue fixed?
Correcting most washer won't stop spinning issues involves replacing the electronic control board, timer, or motor control board. However, there are many potential causes, so a thorough diagnosis is key to fixing the problem. An accurate diagnosis is essential to understanding how much the repair will be.
Sears Home Services recommendations for a washer won't stop spinning problem
When a washer won't stop spinning, it can be for many reasons. To avoid replacing unneeded parts, we recommend having a Sears Home Services professional perform diagnostic tests to identify the root cause of the problem. Our technicians are experienced at diagnosing all types of washer failures.
What to look out for with a washer won't stop spinning diagnosis
Diagnosing modern appliances without proper knowledge and training can be difficult. Without using proper diagnostic techniques, fixing your washer problem will only be achieved through changing parts on a hunch. Appliances, especially in the last 10 years, have become extremely advanced, and many models have electronic parts that are difficult to test. DIY repairs on the latest appliance models are becoming increasingly difficult.
If your Maytag washer spins endlessly, a stuck timer or shorted speed control might be at fault. Over-spinning can damage fabrics and the motor. Rather than powering down manually, schedule washer machine repair near me. A functional shutoff keeps your clothes safe and your machine secure.
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