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Getting Inside a Maytag Atlantis or Performa Washer

Samurai Appliance Repair Man — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 12:19:17 +0000

Sooner or later, you’re gonna need to get into the guts of your Maytag Atlantis or Performa washer to do stuff like replace the pump, adjust the motor tension, and replace the transmission, among the more common repairs on these beasts. One question that comes up frequently in the Samurai Appliance Repair Forums is, “How do I get inside this thing.” Piece of pie, tovarish! Behold:

First, pop the top:

1. Unplug the washer.
2. Using a stiff putty knife, press the locking clip in the seam between the “hood” and front panel, as shown below. There’s a clip on each side. Raise the top panel up and out of the way. You may want to tape the the lid to the top panel so it doesn’t slam into the wall, thus evoking explicit language.

Now you’ll see two screws, one on each side. Remove ‘em and pull the top of the front panel out toward you. Then just lift the panel off the bottom hinges and there you be.

Ain’t nuttin’ to it. Now whup up on that bad boy!

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Troubleshooting Flowchart for a Maytag Neptune Washer that Overfills

Samurai Appliance Repair Man — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 12:42:20 +0000

Maytag d’Neptune
overflowing at the bow.
Sail chartered waters.

(click for larger view)

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LG Front Loading Washer Leaks Water Out the Front Door While in Use

Samurai Appliance Repair Man — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 12:05:13 +0000

LG: Life’s (not) Good:
water dribbles out front door.
Need boot and spring clamp.

LG Washer Service Manual

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Maytag Atlantis or Performa Washer Squeals or Bangs at the End of the Spin Cycle as the Tub Stops

Samurai Appliance Repair Man — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 16:34:17 +0000

Maytag Atlantis
screeches and bangs when tub stops.
Time for a brake job.

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Whirlpool Duet Washer Leaks from the Front Panel

Samurai Appliance Repair Man — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 11:26:58 +0000

Duet washer leaks,
dribbling water from the front.
Thy bellows hath blown.

Wisdom! Whirlpool Duet Washer Repair Manual. Has complete, illustrated instructions for how to replace the bellows, troubleshooting and diagnostics, complete teardown info and much, much, more!

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Kenmore HE3 Front Loading Washing Machine with Loud Roar During Spin

Samurai Appliance Repair Man — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 10:03:50 +0000

Roars like rushing wind,
Kenmore HE3 washer.
Drum bearing is toast.

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Water Oozes into Washing Machine Drum Even When Not in Use

Samurai Appliance Repair Man — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 11:08:41 +0000

Rick wrote:

My front load washer pools up about a half gallon of water, 30 minutes after the spin cycle is complete. It is a Kenmore Elite HE3T…

After cycle ends
water pools in washer drum.
Gimpy inlet valve.

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Whirlpool-Kenmore Top-Loading Washer Just Fills to Overflowing When Started– No Agitate, No Spin

Samurai Appliance Repair Man — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 12:09:48 +0000

Shellee wrote:

Alright, I fixed the thing and I’m not sure if this is even related to the other stuff.

So, yesterday our Washer was working fine. Today, it’s not.

I went to go wash a batch of clothes, turned the water on and it kept running, and running. It was going to overflow. It never switched over to agitate the clothes. I turned it to the spin and drained all of the water.

Yesterday while I was putting the washer back together, my 3 year old came out and pulled out the clear tube that runs from the top console (already detached from console) and pulled it completely off the machine, filled it with water and went running around whapping things with it. Could this be what the problem is?

I still don’t want to have to use the anniversary money! Let me know

Washer is a Whirlpool Model # LSR8444LQ0

Thanks again!!!

Sounds like your toddler snagged the air pressure tube out of your washer. Kids can be devious thata way! A missing, disconnected or plugged-up air pressure tube will cause ezzacly the problem you’re seeing with your washer. Here’s a picture of the air pressure tube and, in case junior managed to destroy it, you can click it to buy a new one:

The air pressure tube is connected to the pressure switch at one end and the tub’s air pressure dome at the other. The photo below shows how it’s supposed to be connected and routed:

The way it’s supposed to work is that the pressure in the tube increases as the water level in the tub rises. The pressure switch senses this change in pressure, cuts off voltage to the water inlet valve– thus stopping the flow of water into the washer tub– and then switches power over to the motor so the washer starts agitating. Well, this ain’t gonna happen if the air pressure tube is missing, disconnected at one end or plugged up with gookus (which sometimes happens at the end that’s connected to the tub’s air pressure dome). The pressure switch looks like this…

… and is located in the control console; it’s item 12 in this diagram.

A bad pressure switch can also cause the problem you’re seeing and is actually fairly common (though I don’t think this is what’s going on with your washer based on your description); in which case, you’d just replace the pressure switch.

Awwite, go fix your washer and keep that kid locked up while you’re doing it!

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Testing the Hall Sensor in the GE Harmony Washer and Indications that It May be Bad

Samurai Appliance Repair Man — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 02:30:36 +0000

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Whirlpool Cabrio and Maytag Bravo Washers: Intermittent Leak from the Front Left Corner

Samurai Appliance Repair Man — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 11:32:45 +0000

Cabrio, Bravo:
sometimes leak, front left corner.
Install new tub ring.

Part Links for New Tub Rings:

Affected Model Numbers:

(Word: The Whirlpool Cabrio®, Maytag Bravo®, and Kenmore Oasis® washers are the same machines.)

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Whirlpool Duet Washer F02 Error Code. Problem Solved!

Samurai Appliance Repair Man — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 21:19:26 +0000

Michael wrote:

I read a few lines of your forum and was able to repair my Whirlpool Duet washer. F02 error root cause : color catcher fabric sheets caught in filter. They were powerfuly stinky! Total investment in repair… 25 minutes. Thank you master of appliantology.

Nice work, my fine, young apprentice! I also have a post on this very problem ratcheer on this site: behold!

And now, may the golden, pot-bellied, bald-headed, breasticled Buddha grin down upon your pate and inspire you in your future appliance repair crusades.

Can I hear an, “Amen?”

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Washing Machine Drain Pipe Backs Up and Overflows When Washer Pumps Out

Samurai Appliance Repair Man — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 12:30:44 +0000

Dick Slade wrote:

Kenmore washer, Model 110.92582220. The drain pipe in my house is only 1-1/2″. Water backs up. The water backs up from our drain pipe and out of drain where the flexible J-shaped hose from the washing machine connects to the drain. I have had our drain pipes ’snaked’ or ‘rooted’ so I know there is no blockage. I have been told that the water comes out of the washer so fast that this size drain-pipe simply can’t handle it. Is there any way that I can reduce the rate at which the water is pumped OUT of the washer – by adjusting the pump, or restricting the size of the opening where it drains? One local plumbing company said that they have had some success in similar situations by clamping a 3/4″ nipple on the end of the hose that empties into the 1-1/2″ drain. Can this be done safely without causing a leak somewhere else in the washer, or worse yet, damaging the washer? Any other thoughts (besides re-piping my house)? Thanks

Well, well, well, sounds like you got yerself a bonafide case of them ol’ Washing Machine Drain Pipe Backin’ Up Blues.

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Understanding the Transmission Shifting Coils (“Wigwag”) in the Classic Whirlpool-Kenmore Belt-Drive Washing Machines

Samurai Appliance Repair Man — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 10:59:08 +0000

Red wire is for spin,
yellow wire is agitate:
Wigwagology.

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GE Top Loading Washer WLE4000 Only Spins Regardless of Setting on Control Panel

Samurai Appliance Repair Man — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 12:26:34 +0000

GE toploader;
one trick pony– only spins.
Replace the Controller.

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Clearing Gookus Out of the Pump in a Bosch Front Load Washer

Samurai Appliance Repair Man — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 19:00:35 +0000

Bosch washer won’t pump
sudsy water out of drum.
Ca-ca clogging pump.

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Clothes Wrapping Around the Agitator in a Whirlpool or Kenmore Top-Loading Washer with Dual Action Agitator

Samurai Appliance Repair Man — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 12:35:09 +0000

Rob Thibs wrote:

I have a 11082874820 kenmore washer. The upper part of the aggitors spins freely when washer is off, but wont agitate (spin) when bottom spins. How do I get this apart and what may be the problem?

Agimutator:
bottom part moves, top does not.
Who let the dawgs out?

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Replacing the Thrust Bearing in a Maytag Atlantis Washer: An Illustrated (and annotated!) Guide

Samurai Appliance Repair Man — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 18:31:27 +0000

Maytag Atlantis
not spinning, burning up belts.
Replace thrust bearing.

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Entering and Using Service Mode in GE Front Load Washers

Samurai Appliance Repair Man — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 06:04:16 +0000

Applies to model numbers WBVH6240, WCVH6260, WHDVH626.

Note: Attempting to exit the service mode by disconnecting the power will result in a locked washer!

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Troubleshooting Whirlpool and Maytag Front Load Washers That Will Not Start

Samurai Appliance Repair Man — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 03:26:27 +0000

Affected Model Numbers:

WFW9200S*
WFW9300V*
WFW9400S*
WFW9400V*
WFW9500T*
WFW9600T*
MHWE300V*
MHWE500V*
MHWE900V*

Serial Numbers: All

The Problem: The washer may be beeping three times, showing a F70 or F71 error code, and not starting.

Cause: The comoonications between the electronic components is screwed up.

Correction: Use the diagnostic charts below to diagnose F70, F71 and “not starting” complaints.

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Washing Machine Plastic Outer Tub Sprang a Leak!

Samurai Appliance Repair Man — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 23:05:44 +0000

Jason wrote:

My clothes washer has begun leaking water. It’s a combo washer/dryer. It’s model number FEX831FS0 by Fridgidaire. I’ve taken it apart and noticed where the water was leaking from but am too unfamiliar with how clothes washers work to know why it’s leaking from this particular spot.

I would really appreciate any sort of assistance you can provide. Thanks!

This is the hole it’s coming from which unless I’m mistaken is the tub. Could it be the seal has broken as this hole looks like it’s supposed to be there?

Thanks very much!!

Domo for sending along a photo of what you’re seeing. I’ve marked it up and included it below:

As you surmised, that’s a hole in the washing machine plastic outer tub. It ain’t supposed to be there. Slap a dab of J-B Weld epoxy putty on there. Fix ya right up!

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