Typical model number: MAV7600AWW This topic in the Laundry forum at the Appliantology Academy has a short video clip that shows the problem. It’s basically a brake job. The needed parts are posted along with another video that show exactly how to do it. There’s also some tips on upgrading to the new, improved bearing. http://appliantology.org/topic/36781-maytag-mav7600aww-washer-loud-cluck-after-spin-cycle/ […]

One of the indications that the brake may need adjustment is if the brake squeals during last few seconds of spin just before the tub stops. The Brake is adjustable by using the thick or thin shim washer found in the thrust bearing kit. Before we get into checking and adjusting the Brake, it would […]

So, you have a Maytag Performa or Atlantis washer that agitates the clothes fine, but just won’t spin. Ahh, Grasshoppah, strap yourself in and prepare to receive Total Appliance Enlightenment®. First step in diagnosing this problem is to… oh, nevermind– I’ll just let Sublime Master Trying to Help explain: Make sure belt is fine as […]

The brake may not be holding which means you would need to replace both the brake stator and rotor. To confirm and for more detailed troubleshooting help on this problem, see this topic in the Samurai Appliance Repair Forum.

Keith wrote: My Maytag Atlantis washer began making this horrendous metal-on-metal type grinding sound in between the wash and rinse cycles. Water still in the tub. Maybe a belt?? _______________________________The above message was sent when you were offline, via your LivePerson site. Message sent from IP: 207.40.147.32 That’s probably the brake. More good info on […]

So your Maytag Atlantis washer finishes spinning the water out of your clothes and then squeals like a Burmese war pig in heat. Since you’re a fixit kind of a guy, you dutifully check for foreign objects between the inner basket and the tub. Nothing. You even check for restictions under the tub. Still nothing. […]