@@WasherDryerMoney Do all washers have that cause I have mine open and can see all components and I don't see it. Maybe I'm overlooking it. And it's either red or black. I have a Maytag older top load similar to the one here
Thanks for the video. I just took my Maytag Centennial washer apart and brought these parts to my local appliance dealer/repairman. He said the teeth looked fine so the problem was likely the transmission and would be very costly. I put the same parts back on and made sure the nut was tight. No more grinding. ZERO COST REPAIR!! Thanks again!!
Just bought the parts and the wife is still negative about the repair. But I am fully confident you hit the nail on the head of our problem. Will update you once the parts are replaced.
After watching many other videos, I come back to this. It’s the only one that shows you exactly what’s ( possibly) wrong with the drive, and how to fix it. You are the man!
I want to thank you for this video. As others in the comments have said, there are many repair videos out there that show how to replace parts on the appliance, but they do not explain why it needs to be fixed or the issues the unit was having. Your video was helpful in determining what problem I was having and how to fix it. Thank you for explaining what the parts are for and how they work. Your video is how I fixed my washer for $40 and 10 minutes of "work" instead of paying someone else to do it. Thank you again.
Thank you super duper much my dude. I just ripped my machine's bottom off and deduced that it was the actuator and your video was a life saver. I was done, from start to finish, in less than 30 minutes!!!!
I just replaced the shift actuator on my machine. The agitation did not work after that. After a lot of troubleshooting I finally realized that I tightened the pulley nut so much that it was not disengaging the teeth from splutch. After determining this I reattached the pulley and more carefully tightened the nut. It works fine now. There is absolutely no information anywhere about this happening. I hope this helps someone.
Sounds like this might be the problem I am having. I replaced the entire washer drive pulley. Ran the Agitate Manual test and it still makes a grinding noise. Its as if the larger 4in. pully wheel is not disengaging from the smaller gear. How did you determine how much was too tight? Every video that I've seen, they tightened the nut all the way.
I've watched like a dozen videos and this is the first one that explained the problem well. I probably would have replaced the actuator and burned it up if I didn't know to clean out the gear assembly. Thank you so much!
Nice! Thanks. Watched a dozen vids to figure out whats wrong with my machine. You are the only one who nailed it! No need though to pull the drive out. It's easy enough to tilt the machine to get at all that.
Thanks for the video, partner. My washer was making a grinding noise. Turns out, the Shift Actuator wasnt opening the Splutch up. When the washer wanted to agitate (which is a quick rotation motion from the motor), the whole washer barrel was still engaged, thus a grinding noise resulted. I replaced the Shifter and it works great. I refered this video on other washer troubleshooting videos regarding this same issue.
Bam this helped so much. My washer had sucked a ton of dryer lint into the square opening (or a mouse made a little nest in there). At the 2:34 moment I thought AHA that's it. Got out the shop vac and sucked it all out. I'd already ordered the kit and put it in. Back to washing clothes and not shopping washers. THANK YOU
I want to thank you for showing a clear picture of the circle white part and how it goes together before it goes on. You're just about the only person that showed that and I appreciate you thank you. 😊
@@WasherDryerMoney It will help.. These washers are notorious for this and to be honest they should have never been out on the market.. I honestly repair and sell used appliances for a living and I cannot stand the new stuff it's absolute junk these people should be put in jail for sabotaging the public.
Dude, you just cleared up everything that was bugging the $h€€T out of me! Brand new Whirlpool(less than a year). Got fixed through the warranty and went out again. My first whirlpool lasted 21 years. These new 5000dw3? No comment. Thank you.
Thank you for the grinding noise you made when spinning the green part. That’s the noise my washer is making…like a slipping noise…reminds me of toy cars when you would pull the plastic rip cord (70’s 80’s). Looked at many videos to explain this noise. Only you made the noise. Thank you. My washer fills, agitates, drains. No spin. Only makes that grind noise when it tries to engage the spin . I still need to call someone to do this. But I feel educated ahead of time.
This is a SUPERB video about these machines !! Especially where cleaning them and buying the parts are so cheap compared to replacing the machine only to eventually have the same parts & malfunctions. Thank You SO MUCH !!!
Excellent video and dialogue. There are so many fixit videos that are useless. Kudos for being so thorough and on the mark. Really like these new clutch systems. When I first looked at the machine and not knowing how it worked I saw the Shift Actuator and the pissant motor and without knowing or understanding... pointed my finger at it as the cause. Thanks.
Glad to help. Be sure to put white lithium grease in the White plastic area that The actuator moves. A lot of times that’s what makes the it go out. that area not being well lubricated.
I am ready to tackle the problem after watching this video. ( I changed the belt earlier but it wasn’t the problem.) I liked and subscribed to the channel due to the comprehensive description of the problem and repair, but also due to the kitten and due to the fact that the repairman was barefoot!
Had a "repair" guy come and see my Kenmore 200 series washer and dude didn't even check under the washer for any of that...since it didn't start dumping water instead of resetting the washer he said it was the transmission and off the back was already trying to sell his overpriced used washers.
Had a "repair" guy come and see my Kenmore 200 series washer and dude didn't even check under the washer for any of that...since it didn't start dumping water instead of resetting the washer he said it was the transmission and off the back was already trying to sell his overpriced used washers.
Hey,thx bro. Very kind of you to share your knowledge, as I've watched several others but I search yours first,as you explain clear&concise without all the blah blah 😉
Wonderful video !!! Originally I got ripped off by the appliance repair guy from Sears who came over to check the washer . He ran a two minute self disagnoses and said it would cost over $600 for a new control board to repair so it wouldn't be worth fixing and gave me a 10% off coupon to buy a new one at Sears and charged me the $79 diagnoses fee . After watching a few of these videos I found out it was the actuator so I bought a new one for $25 , took ten minuts to install and now the machine works perfect. Sears pulled a total rip off scam to get you to buy a new one. I complained to consumer affairs but they said it's legal to scam and cheat consumers and they really don't so anything down there except collect their government pay.
Great explanation. I'm insatiably curious and this hit the spot. Some videos point out where it goes and show you the part but this explains the mechanics behind it and why these motors burn out. I had tons of grit and "stuff" in my system and I can see why the motor was always fighting against it. BTW, what led me here were videos on understanding the Maytag error codes (mine was F7E1) and how to "Nintendo" the console. e.g. Right, Right, Right, Left, Right to access diagnostics.
Video is 🔥🔥🔥. Replaced the shift actuator. Checked all my wires one was loose and made sure the belt was good. Works like a charm and the washing machine is super quiet. Salute…
mine started to grind last week and this video explained so much. I'm in demolition and my work clothing would have sands and small stone chip that will get caught in gears. I was just about to go purchase new washer this week but I going to take it apart first. thanks for the upload. cheers
This is the best video regarding this topic on UA-cam. I love the explanation and the demonstration so that I could actually be sure that the noise mine was making lined up. Thank you, when I get mine apart I will use your link!
Thank You! Excellent video and help! Mine is grinding and not spinning. Now that I see the mechanics of the transmission, the repair will be easy. !!!!!!!!!!
Awesome just what i needed i bought a new gearcase and was still making that loud grinding noise, i sent it back thinking it was bad from the factory and replacement kept doing the same exact noise and just got the answer i needed thanks. !!!
Thank you so much for posting this!! Our warranty recently expired and (of course... 🙄) our machine started making this grinding noise a week later. I will definitely be trying this!
I just checked this video. (By the way great video) I have a Roper with the same actuator and pulley system like in the video. The washer will fill, will agitate for a while but it will not drain. I have to hit the start button to force it to drain. After that the washer will stop the cycle. It will not do the 1st spin cycle and the final spin cycle. When I put the washer on diagnostic mode to drain, I can hear the water draining but no spinning is happening. Something is slipping that does not make it spin. I can see the attempt to spin but it is slipping. The agitator inside the tub I checked the teeth it is fine. I purchased a new actuator via amazon, thinking that might be the issue. Same one on the video you are mentioning. I replaced it and I am having the same exact issue. The belt pulley is fine, not broken. The motor is fine since the washer is agitating. The plastic component with the three parts I checked it, it is not broken, and the wheel is fine. So, what can be the issue? I need your help on this because, I am not going to purchase a washer. I know it is a simple fix. But I can't put my finger on it.
Great video. My Bravos washer MVWX655DW1 was experiencing several issues mainly the drum moving with the wash plate instead of the wash plate moving by itself. This situation lead me to believe the actuator wasn’t shifting. Other water level issues ensued but after watching this video I learned the actuator does way more than shift the drum/plate. So, I purchased the actuator, W10913953,($60 local, could not wait for Amazon bc laundry stacking up) which is only 2 screws to repair. When I dropped the actuator out a small 1/8” plastic pin fell out of the shifter body. This is not the main pin, it was tiny and part of the internal shifter cam. After replacing it I ran a calibration (not diagnosis) scan and all is well now. Thanks for sharing your extensive knowledge on these newer style washers. I still prefer metal mechanical units over these newer computer driven plastic money pits. Good luck!
Good video Money. You break down the maytag very well. I have a no spin-sometimes spin w/grind (mostly no spin, wet clothes). I started with replacing the splutch, although the original looked pretty good (no luck). Replaced the shift actuator...still same situation. I've noticed what appears to be fine grindings and oily residue inside and on the belt guard. ??? Any ideas?
make sure you oil the area where the shifter goes back and forth. It should easily move. if it's stiff even putting a new actuator on will not work. I'm not sure what the oil and fine dust would be. I have seen this in some machines.
yo are the goat man , i changed my lid lock an still getting that exact problem you're describing i'm gonna take it apart an solve my problem today thanks for the video dude you just thought me how to fish...
the reason the sensors are there is to make sure the drum stops spinning before it shifts. If it were spinning when it shifts, it would strip the plastic teeth right off the plastic gears.
Thank you very much for your info. We purchased a hotpoint washer for a temp residence, and it was making that grinding noise. Only during the wash cycle spin cycle is always quiet. So I will replace motor and clean gear. Will follow up once I am done
My machine leaves clothes sopping wet. It drains, but doesn't spin. I've replaced the actuator, splutch assembly and lid lock, all with new parts and it still won't spin. Any ideas on what my next step could be? I really don't want to have to buy a new machine! Thanks!
Thank you for your videos I like the way you explain how the parts work in the system. I especially liked the video about the "sealed" gear case where you drained the oil out and replaced it with grease. I've been working on machines for a few years now and don't know everything but that seems like a genius idea for a machine that is built to fail, generally on the expensive parts like the gear case. Making it impossible to just replace the bearings. I'm going to try your method of fixing mine, what do I stand to lose I can't break it more if it's already broke lol. Thanks again!
Thanks for posting this. It was a help in replacing the clutch and actuator on my whirlpool washer. Still have one problem: there is still a short, loud grinding noise when the machine gets to the very end of the final spin cycle, just before switching to "done"; Like maybe the clutch is not fully disengaging at that point. Any suggestions?
Good video. Have you ever had an issue with the 45uf capacitor going bad? I pulled it out and tested it with an ESR meter which the cap showed bad. On my side of town, if the cap shows one point less than stated value on a uf meter, we threw it in the trash. Thanks
If you mean the rubber piece inside of the end of the transmission, I’m not sure that is serviceable. The bigger issue might be finding a replacement. I have removed the washer that holds back the gear case oil from leaking on the belt. The issue was it was a weird shaped rubber piece that I could never find a new one. That is the big downfall of that machine. The transmission is just not made to be serviced, and even if you do go to the trouble of removing a bad piece out of the transmission there are not replacement pieces that I could fine. They want you to replace the entire transmission which is pricey.
I like the way you're step by step on you're video's, the machine would not agitate,so not noting,I went to check the dogs ,there are none,started to remove agitator the bolt would not come out ,so I resorted to the 4/4 and jack Methodist ,it worked but pulled the shaft out of the trans. The spanner nut I had to cut off,and stuff got into the trans. So I took it all the way down,cleaned trans. Installed grease and putting back together ,I'll let you know what happens.
Hi, I'm from Mumbai in India using the Whirlpool 651s fully automatic Top Load molded plastic version made for our Asian Market. The Machine suddenly had stopped spinning one day I tried to change the Capacitor & nothing changed. So I called the Technician to check out diagnosed the fault to be in the gearbox. Even advised to buy a new Machine as the new Gearbox would be of same cost. After he left saw I your video understood the root cause. I rocked the Machine few times & the gear got released & spinning has resumed. We're using borewell water for the house salts have deposited inside the actuator my guess would be better to remove this & clean up thoroughly to avoid a problem in future. Thank you for the video it has a good length easy explanation. I welcome your thoughts about how to get the actuator out for removal of salts
Oh my thank you! Your video showing the actuator problem and explanation of cleaning it was top rate! Saved me lots of time and money! I subscribed! I'll be sure to send you a little something for saving me!!!!
Just changed everything you talked about. Went smoothly except I’m still struggling to get the belt back on. If there’s a trick, add it here for the next guy. I’m sure I’ll have it figured out myself. However, where you said the clips might be hard to squeeze to get them off, you don’t have to squeeze anything, it just twists off easily!
We followed your video and it made it so easy. However the drum is still bouncing around. This started after we changed the splutch gears then is came unbalanced. Then changed the suspension rods. Is there any other fix we could try before getting a new one?
Best info on my washer in a long time ! Thank you . Most of these DIY POST are all trying to sell parts by posting repair info that includes their parts ! You are posting info that is real ! Lol Been working on my Whirlpool Almost 2 weeks so far . Just did what you posted and we will see if that corrects my short start spin and stops ? Will be back later and let you know. Thanks
I got the f7e5 code which led me to your channel and you make this look easy. It suddenly only grinds during the priming mode of the wash cycles and then abruptly cuts off completely. It also threw out f7e0, f7e3, f7e9, AND f5e3. I reset the machine and check the circuit board and saw the blinking LED and the only code now is the f7e5.
Thank you. It's truly sad how poorly these new appliances are built. My Whirlpool washer is only 5 years old and this is out. It's had a grinding noise for quite some time. The Maytag I had was nearly 40 years old. Again thanks
The best part of the video was seeing your adorable kitten. Hehe On a serious note I have this washer and I am praying it is not the bearings that have gone out. I will check this problem though.
Yeah my kitten has grown up into a cat now. She's still cute though. When bearings are going out in these type of machines they get really loud in spin cycle.
Yea that’s what mine is doing. I was messing around with it last night. Know not a thing but did some research the proper term are the drum bearings. I was thinking it was the actual “transmission” that drives the pulley that has the problem but it’s not I do need a new belt though mines all gummy and you never mentioned what a pain the pulley wheel was to get off. ;) lol
Thank you so much.... I actually just needed to replace the belt. It was shredded. I could not understand what that burning smell was. 🥺 Because of your video, I was able to understand the breakdown of my machine and locate my issue. 👌
Great video, my shift actuator arm keeps popping out of the shift arm, and then I don't get agitation? Electrical wise it works. I have replaced it with an OEM part and it does the same thing? Is there a fix for that? I have also disassembled the shift housing and cleaned and lightly lubed and it's clean and smooth? If the shift solenoid actuator arm pin was a little longer it might not pop out? I apologize for not having the correct part names. Thank you
Hi, thank you for your info. I have an old Timey washer and it works fine but sometimes it won’t spin and when I mess with the handle it goes into spend any suggestions thank you.
Could be the lid switch going bad or the neutral Position on the transmission going bad. The neutral position drains the water out without spinning the drum. If it does not get out of neutral it will not spend.
Very good on explaining everything but I have a question you said it could be the actuator but I see you just spinning the pulley without the actuator connected and still making noise so I think it’s more likely the spring because the actuator not connected how can we tell in this situation because I have the exact same issue right now and i don’t know what to order the actuator or the other parts with the spring my question how to find out exactly which one
Yup you nailed it my man! After my Kenmore machine failed in "stuck in stupid" mode - meaning start a cycle and the thing senses 2 times then the lid latches and the lid lock light blinks . . . and blinks . . . So I ran the diagnostics and got codes for sure . . . which told me that the thing failed to wash and rinse - duh. So I opted to replace the actuator for $55, no big deal, right? Except that did nothing to clear the problem - same thing - locked lid with blinking light which simply means that "something" went wrong to start the cycle. SOOOO . . .I came upon your collection of clips here on good old UA-cam and watched several in order to get a good idea of what was going on during these assorted cycles. I popped all the hoses back off and flipped the machine back over and dug back in and this time I pulled the belt and drive wheel off the transmission and actioned the arm and all that stuff inside the shifter and gears (aka the "splutch" in the insiders circle - splined clutch perhaps?). Everything moved smoother than a babies butt so I put it all back together. and tried again with fingers crossed and some prayer . . .and . . .wait for it . . .BINGO! We are back in business mister! OOOO-RAH in USMC vernacular. It is so very satisfying when one can make a simple machine (???) do what it supposed to do. Thank you for taking the time to make these videos and put them up for others to see!!!!😃😁
Hello. Thank you for making this video. It is very helpful. We are attempting to repair a Maytag Model No. MVWC360AW0. Back in March, the washer wouldn’t drain and the sensing light was flashing. We first replaced the shift actuator. Then, having not resolved the issue, replaced the drain pump. Noteworthy, we have never been able to get the control panel to enter diagnostic mode. A friend installed the parts and I believe he recalibrated the machine afterwards but can’t be certain. Once repaired, the machine was up and running until about a week ago. Now the symptoms are that the agitator and spin basket are locked up. It doesn’t budge. We disassembled the inside…removed the wash plate and doin basket. There is nothing. On the underside, after removing the protector, we tried to move the cam assembly by moving the drive belt. It does not move freely. A visual inspection shows no oil or evidence of an issue with the gearcase. However, after removing the nut and the cam, there is dirt and oil around the inner lumen of the gears near the shaft. How may we determine if the gearcase is bad? What could seize the agitator/spin shaft?
Oh that is a uncommon problem. I haven’t countered it but it’s been a very long time and I can’t remember exactly what it was. I feel like maybe it’s a bad transmission. The transmissions in those washers are not really made to be worked on. If you look through my videos I disassemble that transmission and give my opinion of how it works. This video helps. Good luck. ua-cam.com/video/2ImQbNrdblY/v-deo.html
Thank you! Do you know what would cause a brand new splutch kit “basket” piece, to become damaged after only one wash cycle? It looks almost melted and deformed around the rim of the basket. Thank you so much for your help!
Could have been the actuator going bad, and not pushing the arm hard enough. That’s definitely an odd problem possibly re-calibrate. Maybe the actuator is pushing the armed, the wrong point. Good just a bit a fluke and you may replace the actuator and the Splutch again. Hate for you to spend so much money on such a garbage washer machine. Good luck I’m not 100% sure.
Replaced the actuator from the affiliate link and it did the job perfectly. Note that the part is available MUCH cheaper from other sources on Amazon. I paid $36.99 from the affiliate link, but could have gotten for as little as $19.89 from other listings.
Thank you for explaining the potential cause. After replacing my actuator, my washer worked great for 1 day. At least we got caught up in our laundry. But the new actuator broke in the same location. Small plastic piece that rotates the arm. After removing the splutch, I found dirty grease but I also found worn splines. I hope a new splutch kit and actuator will solve this.
Hi. Thanks for awesome video. Helped alot. But for some reason my shift actuator keeps breaking and i have replaced it two times already. Any ideas why the shift actuator might break at shifter? Thanks again for good video.
Have you added the white lithium grease to the plastic part that moves back-and-forth. If you cannot easily move the arm back-and-forth by hand, he may have to replace that splotch “that plastic piece” Also, be sure to do a recalibration after you’re done replacing that part. It will double check that it’s in the right position before you start using it again.
Can I replace the original 4watt shift actuator with a 2.8 watt? I thought I read that this would blow the mother board. 🆔 not want to cause more issues with the replacement. Tysm for the info!
Sub’d!! Awesome video/explanation! I have this machine and it just stopped agitating in the middle of a cycle and I like to never have gotten the dang lid open. Was stuck closed. Tons of videos suggest it is the drive hub, but after disassembling it and looking at it, it does have some worn splines, but it seems to fit snuggly. After reassembling, the machine, it did fine and made it all the way through a load with no problem. I figure if it were the drive hub, I would have heard some type of grinding, which I did not. After watching more videos, I started to think the actuator might be bad. It was suggested by another technician on UA-cam to clean the spludge, which I will do today. I also found out how to put it in test mod and it passed all tests involving agitation, with flying colors. I just with I could be more sure it is the actuator and not something else, so that I’m not just throwing money at it? Thanks in advance for your time, I greatly appreciate it!!! And again, awesome video!! Hard to find such great, in-depth information, from knowledgeable individuals! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
I had that whole shaft that comes out of the top of the transmission pull out of the drum with the agitator when I pulled it out. Does it just reattach by putting it back on top and that nut on the bottom?
Great video my only question is does the part number matter because when I look up actuators they all look the same with different numbers I have a whirlpool washer model #wtw4815ewo
Thank you so much this really helped me man just saved the day. Luckily mine was just something caught in the like water pump but I also used it as a chance to clean that spot and glad I did it was quite dirty
Very informative video thanks for doing this! I have several things to check now! Capacitor actuator & the innards above the pulley 💪🙏🏽👌 it fills & drains… jus won’t wash or spin!?
You’ll have to buy the spluch kit. It comes in the kit. The most likely culprit is going to be the split kit if it’s making any type of grinding noise. If it’s just not shifting into or out of agitate that’s more than likely the actuator. Which is also not expensive. check the description I put links to them
Thank you, i just placed an order using your affiliate link.
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@@WasherDryerMoney hey I have amana washer it spin and drain but doesn’t wash the clothes
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Do all washers have that cause I have mine open and can see all components and I don't see it. Maybe I'm overlooking it. And it's either red or black. I have a Maytag older top load similar to the one here
Thank you for saving these retired people so much money!
Glad to help
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I watched so many of these washer videos and the kitten at 3:08 really broke up the monotony. Thanks for that. Super cutie.
Thanks for the video. I just took my Maytag Centennial washer apart and brought these parts to my local appliance dealer/repairman. He said the teeth looked fine so the problem was likely the transmission and would be very costly.
I put the same parts back on and made sure the nut was tight. No more grinding.
ZERO COST REPAIR!! Thanks again!!
Yeah, I’ve seen that nut come slightly loose and create the grinding noise. There is supposed to be thread lock on it.
I’m glad you got it fixed.
If you have a loose nut... add threadlock.
Just bought the parts and the wife is still negative about the repair. But I am fully confident you hit the nail on the head of our problem. Will update you once the parts are replaced.
So how’d it go? 😂
After watching many other videos, I come back to this. It’s the only one that shows you exactly what’s ( possibly) wrong with the drive, and how to fix it.
You are the man!
Thanks.
I’m going to make a better detailed version of this video.
I want to thank you for this video. As others in the comments have said, there are many repair videos out there that show how to replace parts on the appliance, but they do not explain why it needs to be fixed or the issues the unit was having. Your video was helpful in determining what problem I was having and how to fix it. Thank you for explaining what the parts are for and how they work. Your video is how I fixed my washer for $40 and 10 minutes of "work" instead of paying someone else to do it. Thank you again.
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amazing video and description of operation. So many youtubers could learn a lot from watching this AND best of all, no annoying music. Thank you.
Glad you liked it.
Thank you super duper much my dude. I just ripped my machine's bottom off and deduced that it was the actuator and your video was a life saver. I was done, from start to finish, in less than 30 minutes!!!!
I just replaced the shift actuator on my machine. The agitation did not work after that. After a lot of troubleshooting I finally realized that I tightened the pulley nut so much that it was not disengaging the teeth from splutch. After determining this I reattached the pulley and more carefully tightened the nut. It works fine now. There is absolutely no information anywhere about this happening. I hope this helps someone.
Interesting
Sounds like this might be the problem I am having. I replaced the entire washer drive pulley. Ran the Agitate Manual test and it still makes a grinding noise. Its as if the larger 4in. pully wheel is not disengaging from the smaller gear. How did you determine how much was too tight? Every video that I've seen, they tightened the nut all the way.
Thank you for putting this out there to see
Thank you for putting this out there to see
I did the same thing. Thanks for posting.
I've watched like a dozen videos and this is the first one that explained the problem well. I probably would have replaced the actuator and burned it up if I didn't know to clean out the gear assembly. Thank you so much!
Nice! Thanks. Watched a dozen vids to figure out whats wrong with my machine. You are the only one who nailed it! No need though to pull the drive out. It's easy enough to tilt the machine to get at all that.
How do I test the actuator/ transmission with multimeter
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Thanks for the video, partner. My washer was making a grinding noise. Turns out, the Shift Actuator wasnt opening the Splutch up. When the washer wanted to agitate (which is a quick rotation motion from the motor), the whole washer barrel was still engaged, thus a grinding noise resulted. I replaced the Shifter and it works great.
I refered this video on other washer troubleshooting videos regarding this same issue.
Great Demonstration---SIMPLE---DETAIL BREAKDOWN---VERY EDUCATIONAL---THANK YOU AGAIN MBF.
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Bam this helped so much. My washer had sucked a ton of dryer lint into the square opening (or a mouse made a little nest in there). At the 2:34 moment I thought AHA that's it. Got out the shop vac and sucked it all out. I'd already ordered the kit and put it in. Back to washing clothes and not shopping washers. THANK YOU
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I want to thank you for showing a clear picture of the circle white part and how it goes together before it goes on. You're just about the only person that showed that and I appreciate you thank you. 😊
Glad to help.
I’m planning to do an even more in-depth video on this subject with a lot more pictures soon.
@@WasherDryerMoney It will help.. These washers are notorious for this and to be honest they should have never been out on the market.. I honestly repair and sell used appliances for a living and I cannot stand the new stuff it's absolute junk these people should be put in jail for sabotaging the public.
Dude, you just cleared up everything that was bugging the $h€€T out of me!
Brand new Whirlpool(less than a year). Got fixed through the warranty and went out again.
My first whirlpool lasted 21 years. These new 5000dw3? No comment.
Thank you.
Finally a clear explanation! Thank you my bare footed friend!
LOL you’re welcome
Thank you for the grinding noise you made when spinning the green part. That’s the noise my washer is making…like a slipping noise…reminds me of toy cars when you would pull the plastic rip cord (70’s 80’s). Looked at many videos to explain this noise. Only you made the noise. Thank you.
My washer fills, agitates, drains. No spin. Only makes that grind noise when it tries to engage the spin . I still need to call someone to do this. But I feel educated ahead of time.
This is a SUPERB video about these machines !! Especially where cleaning them and buying the parts are so cheap compared to replacing the machine only to eventually have the same parts & malfunctions. Thank You SO MUCH !!!
Glad to help
I love your little helper! I have a baby that always "helps" dad too
Excellent video and dialogue. There are so many fixit videos that are useless. Kudos for being so thorough and on the mark. Really like these new clutch systems. When I first looked at the machine and not knowing how it worked I saw the Shift Actuator and the pissant motor and without knowing or understanding... pointed my finger at it as the cause. Thanks.
Glad to help. Be sure to put white lithium grease in the White plastic area that The actuator moves. A lot of times that’s what makes the it go out. that area not being well lubricated.
@@WasherDryerMoney will this work on a washer that has new aggatzter
Thanks I've been looking forever trying to find somebody that can explain the actuator part on these belt drives well explained thank you
I am ready to tackle the problem after watching this video. ( I changed the belt earlier but it wasn’t the problem.) I liked and subscribed to the channel due to the comprehensive description of the problem and repair, but also due to the kitten and due to the fact that the repairman was barefoot!
Had a "repair" guy come and see my Kenmore 200 series washer and dude didn't even check under the washer for any of that...since it didn't start dumping water instead of resetting the washer he said it was the transmission and off the back was already trying to sell his overpriced used washers.
Had a "repair" guy come and see my Kenmore 200 series washer and dude didn't even check under the washer for any of that...since it didn't start dumping water instead of resetting the washer he said it was the transmission and off the back was already trying to sell his overpriced used washers.
Lol
Hey,thx bro. Very kind of you to share your knowledge, as I've watched several others but I search yours first,as you explain clear&concise without all the blah blah 😉
Wonderful video !!! Originally I got ripped off by the appliance repair guy from Sears who came over to check the washer . He ran a two minute self disagnoses and said it would cost over $600 for a new control board to repair so it wouldn't be worth fixing and gave me a 10% off coupon to buy a new one at Sears and charged me the $79 diagnoses fee . After watching a few of these videos I found out it was the actuator so I bought a new one for $25 , took ten minuts to install and now the machine works perfect. Sears pulled a total rip off scam to get you to buy a new one. I complained to consumer affairs but they said it's legal to scam and cheat consumers and they really don't so anything down there except collect their government pay.
Great explanation. I'm insatiably curious and this hit the spot. Some videos point out where it goes and show you the part but this explains the mechanics behind it and why these motors burn out. I had tons of grit and "stuff" in my system and I can see why the motor was always fighting against it. BTW, what led me here were videos on understanding the Maytag error codes (mine was F7E1) and how to "Nintendo" the console. e.g. Right, Right, Right, Left, Right to access diagnostics.
Video is 🔥🔥🔥. Replaced the shift actuator. Checked all my wires one was loose and made sure the belt was good. Works like a charm and the washing machine is super quiet. Salute…
Glad to help
mine started to grind last week and this video explained so much. I'm in demolition and my work clothing would have sands and small stone chip that will get caught in gears. I was just about to go purchase new washer this week but I going to take it apart first. thanks for the upload. cheers
Thanks a lot for the video. Once you duplicated the noise I knew that was my problem.
Glad to help
This is the best video regarding this topic on UA-cam. I love the explanation and the demonstration so that I could actually be sure that the noise mine was making lined up. Thank you, when I get mine apart I will use your link!
Thank you for the exact tutorial I needed. Perfectly presented so even I could understand it.
Glad to help
Ratz! Seems like I just serviced this beast. Thanks for the confidence to re-try.@@WasherDryerMoney
Thank You! Excellent video and help! Mine is grinding and not spinning. Now that I see the mechanics of the transmission, the repair will be easy. !!!!!!!!!!
THANK YOU!!!!!! So hard to find proper troubleshooting videos like this.
Glad to help.
Thank you for your video. I replace the actuator and the spluch and still have terrible grinding noise during agitation. What could it be?
Mine does the same thing after the repair.
Awesome just what i needed i bought a new gearcase and was still making that loud grinding noise, i sent it back thinking it was bad from the factory and replacement kept doing the same exact noise and just got the answer i needed thanks. !!!
Glad to help
Great explanation of how actuator and splutch work together and how one can cause the other to fail.
Thank you so much for posting this!! Our warranty recently expired and (of course... 🙄) our machine started making this grinding noise a week later. I will definitely be trying this!
Glad to help
Ok, just ordered the red actuator on Amazon. Here's to hoping this is an easy fix. Thanks for the simple explanation.
Great presentation it matches my issue
Glad to help.
I just checked this video. (By the way great video) I have a Roper with the same actuator and pulley system like in the video. The washer will fill, will agitate for a while but it will not drain. I have to hit the start button to force it to drain. After that the washer will stop the cycle. It will not do the 1st spin cycle and the final spin cycle. When I put the washer on diagnostic mode to drain, I can hear the water draining but no spinning is happening. Something is slipping that does not make it spin. I can see the attempt to spin but it is slipping. The agitator inside the tub I checked the teeth it is fine. I purchased a new actuator via amazon, thinking that might be the issue. Same one on the video you are mentioning. I replaced it and I am having the same exact issue. The belt pulley is fine, not broken. The motor is fine since the washer is agitating. The plastic component with the three parts I checked it, it is not broken, and the wheel is fine. So, what can be the issue? I need your help on this because, I am not going to purchase a washer. I know it is a simple fix. But I can't put my finger on it.
Man, I stopped paying attention to your demo after the kitty came to help. I gotta watch that section again. XD
lol
Thank you! One of these pieces was actually broken! I was so frustrated after replacing the actuator and the problem was still happening.
Amazing video! I was able to figure my problem out, and I learnt so much thanks to you 💪🏼❤️🙌
Glad to help
Great video. My Bravos washer MVWX655DW1 was experiencing several issues mainly the drum moving with the wash plate instead of the wash plate moving by itself. This situation lead me to believe the actuator wasn’t shifting. Other water level issues ensued but after watching this video I learned the actuator does way more than shift the drum/plate. So, I purchased the actuator, W10913953,($60 local, could not wait for Amazon bc laundry stacking up) which is only 2 screws to repair. When I dropped the actuator out a small 1/8” plastic pin fell out of the shifter body. This is not the main pin, it was tiny and part of the internal shifter cam. After replacing it I ran a calibration (not diagnosis) scan and all is well now. Thanks for sharing your extensive knowledge on these newer style washers. I still prefer metal mechanical units over these newer computer driven plastic money pits. Good luck!
Glad to help.
How do you do a recalibration?
Good video Money. You break down the maytag very well. I have a no spin-sometimes spin w/grind (mostly no spin, wet clothes). I started with replacing the splutch, although the original looked pretty good (no luck). Replaced the shift actuator...still same situation. I've noticed what appears to be fine grindings and oily residue inside and on the belt guard. ??? Any ideas?
make sure you oil the area where the shifter goes back and forth. It should easily move. if it's stiff even putting a new actuator on will not work. I'm not sure what the oil and fine dust would be. I have seen this in some machines.
yo are the goat man , i changed my lid lock an still getting that exact problem you're describing i'm gonna take it apart an solve my problem today thanks for the video dude you just thought me how to fish...
the reason the sensors are there is to make sure the drum stops spinning before it shifts. If it were spinning when it shifts, it would strip the plastic teeth right off the plastic gears.
Gonna try this. The only video I found that was helpful so far. Thank you for the clear understanding explanation
Thank you very much for your info. We purchased a hotpoint washer for a temp residence, and it was making that grinding noise. Only during the wash cycle spin cycle is always quiet. So I will replace motor and clean gear. Will follow up once I am done
If I would've watched yours first it would've saved me the time I spent watching the other 20 Maytag videos... and they didn't have a cat. co-star
It's true I'm one of the only appliance repair guys with a cat sidekick. Lol
Absolutely right @CJ Burton
My machine leaves clothes sopping wet. It drains, but doesn't spin. I've replaced the actuator, splutch assembly and lid lock, all with new parts and it still won't spin. Any ideas on what my next step could be? I really don't want to have to buy a new machine! Thanks!
@@JohnHawkridge Did you ever get that figured out?
@@chipsawdust5816 nope. Been going to the laundromat every weekend. Looking to buy another machine.
I took that all apart and replace the actuator and it still does it .New actuator no dirt or sand !
Thank you for your videos I like the way you explain how the parts work in the system. I especially liked the video about the "sealed" gear case where you drained the oil out and replaced it with grease. I've been working on machines for a few years now and don't know everything but that seems like a genius idea for a machine that is built to fail, generally on the expensive parts like the gear case. Making it impossible to just replace the bearings. I'm going to try your method of fixing mine, what do I stand to lose I can't break it more if it's already broke lol. Thanks again!
Yeah I love taking things apart and seeing how they work.
If you get the grease in the gear case and it works well be sure to let me know.
thank you very much you just cleared all my confusion how to install back everything.
Omg when that baby calico came in I lost all focus lol.
Yeah everyone loves Kitcat.
SAME
Thanks for a great video! No other video I found had this problem and detailed and your video description gave me exactly what I needed. Thank you!❤
Thanks for posting this. It was a help in replacing the clutch and actuator on my whirlpool washer. Still have one problem: there is still a short, loud grinding noise when the machine gets to the very end of the final spin cycle, just before switching to "done"; Like maybe the clutch is not fully disengaging at that point. Any suggestions?
Good video. Have you ever had an issue with the 45uf capacitor going bad? I pulled it out and tested it with an ESR meter which the cap showed bad. On my side of town, if the cap shows one point less than stated value on a uf meter, we threw it in the trash. Thanks
Thank you for your
Video's ,how do you change the rubber washer at the end of the tr
ansmission shaft
If you mean the rubber piece inside of the end of the transmission, I’m not sure that is serviceable. The bigger issue might be finding a replacement.
I have removed the washer that holds back the gear case oil from leaking on the belt. The issue was it was a weird shaped rubber piece that I could never find a new one.
That is the big downfall of that machine. The transmission is just not made to be serviced, and even if you do go to the trouble of removing a bad piece out of the transmission there are not replacement pieces that I could fine.
They want you to replace the entire transmission which is pricey.
Thank you for your reply,I'm actually talking about a rubber piece up where the shaft comes out by the drive block
I like the way you're step by step on you're video's, the machine would not agitate,so not noting,I went to check the dogs ,there are none,started to remove agitator the bolt would not come out ,so I resorted to the 4/4 and jack Methodist ,it worked but pulled the shaft out of the trans. The spanner nut I had to cut off,and stuff got into the trans. So I took it all the way down,cleaned trans. Installed grease and putting back together ,I'll let you know what happens.
Hi, I'm from Mumbai in India using the Whirlpool 651s fully automatic Top Load molded plastic version made for our Asian Market. The Machine suddenly had stopped spinning one day I tried to change the Capacitor & nothing changed.
So I called the Technician to check out diagnosed the fault to be in the gearbox.
Even advised to buy a new Machine as the new Gearbox would be of same cost.
After he left saw I your video understood the root cause. I rocked the Machine few times & the gear got released & spinning has resumed.
We're using borewell water for the house salts have deposited inside the actuator my guess would be better to remove this & clean up thoroughly to avoid a problem in future. Thank you for the video it has a good length easy explanation.
I welcome your thoughts about how to get the actuator out for removal of salts
Oh my thank you! Your video showing the actuator problem and explanation of cleaning it was top rate! Saved me lots of time and money! I subscribed! I'll be sure to send you a little something for saving me!!!!
Thanks for the vid, very helpful, Im changing the Actuator tomorrow, after seeing your vid i order the clutch kit...Thanks !!
Just changed everything you talked about. Went smoothly except I’m still struggling to get the belt back on.
If there’s a trick, add it here for the next guy. I’m sure I’ll have it figured out myself.
However, where you said the clips might be hard to squeeze to get them off, you don’t have to squeeze anything, it just twists off easily!
We followed your video and it made it so easy. However the drum is still bouncing around. This started after we changed the splutch gears then is came unbalanced. Then changed the suspension rods. Is there any other fix we could try before getting a new one?
Best info on my washer in a long time ! Thank you . Most of these DIY POST are all trying to sell parts by posting repair info that includes their parts ! You are posting info that is real ! Lol Been working on my Whirlpool Almost 2 weeks so far . Just did what you posted and we will see if that corrects my short start spin and stops ? Will be back later and let you know. Thanks
Thank you so much for helping me out I have not seen this style yet you take away the confusion you are the best
Glad to help
I got the f7e5 code which led me to your channel and you make this look easy. It suddenly only grinds during the priming mode of the wash cycles and then abruptly cuts off completely. It also threw out f7e0, f7e3, f7e9, AND f5e3. I reset the machine and check the circuit board and saw the blinking LED and the only code now is the f7e5.
Thank you. It's truly sad how poorly these new appliances are built. My Whirlpool washer is only 5 years old and this is out. It's had a grinding noise for quite some time. The Maytag I had was nearly 40 years old. Again thanks
The best part of the video was seeing your adorable kitten. Hehe On a serious note I have this washer and I am praying it is not the bearings that have gone out.
I will check this problem though.
Yeah my kitten has grown up into a cat now. She's still cute though.
When bearings are going out in these type of machines they get really loud in spin cycle.
Yea that’s what mine is doing. I was messing around with it last night. Know not a thing but did some research the proper term are the drum bearings. I was thinking it was the actual “transmission” that drives the pulley that has the problem but it’s not I do need a new belt though mines all gummy and you never mentioned what a pain the pulley wheel was to get off. ;) lol
What's the difference between the Red and Black colors? Mine is clear (no color).
Great video thanks. My shift actuator pin keeps popping out of the transmission. Would that be because the shifter isn't moving like it should?
I'm going to dig in my washer, and I will let you know the outcome, thanks again. 👍👍👍
Your video shows what the actuator looks like, how do I get to it in my Maytag Centennial washing machine.
Thank you so much....
I actually just needed to replace the belt.
It was shredded. I could not understand what that burning smell was. 🥺
Because of your video, I was able to understand the breakdown of my machine and locate my issue. 👌
Glad you got it going. That is a very rare problem
Best video for these machines I have seen. Well done and thank you. You earned a new subscriber!
Thanks. Be sure to check out one of my recent videos. I did a step-by-step replacing of the actuator and Splutch.
Great video, my shift actuator arm keeps popping out of the shift arm, and then I don't get agitation? Electrical wise it works. I have replaced it with an OEM part and it does the same thing? Is there a fix for that?
I have also disassembled the shift housing and cleaned and lightly lubed and it's clean and smooth? If the shift solenoid actuator arm pin was a little longer it might not pop out? I apologize for not having the correct part names. Thank you
Hi, thank you for your info. I have an old Timey washer and it works fine but sometimes it won’t spin and when I mess with the handle it goes into spend any suggestions thank you.
Could be the lid switch going bad or the neutral Position on the transmission going bad.
The neutral position drains the water out without spinning the drum. If it does not get out of neutral it will not spend.
Very good on explaining everything but I have a question you said it could be the actuator but I see you just spinning the pulley without the actuator connected and still making noise so I think it’s more likely the spring because the actuator not connected how can we tell in this situation because I have the exact same issue right now and i don’t know what to order the actuator or the other parts with the spring my question how to find out exactly which one
Just replaced one on our roper. Worked fine after doing a couple of resets and such. Then now it’s back to not agitating.
Yup you nailed it my man! After my Kenmore machine failed in "stuck in stupid" mode - meaning start a cycle and the thing senses 2 times then the lid latches and the lid lock light blinks . . . and blinks . . . So I ran the diagnostics and got codes for sure . . . which told me that the thing failed to wash and rinse - duh. So I opted to replace the actuator for $55, no big deal, right? Except that did nothing to clear the problem - same thing - locked lid with blinking light which simply means that "something" went wrong to start the cycle. SOOOO . . .I came upon your collection of clips here on good old UA-cam and watched several in order to get a good idea of what was going on during these assorted cycles. I popped all the hoses back off and flipped the machine back over and dug back in and this time I pulled the belt and drive wheel off the transmission and actioned the arm and all that stuff inside the shifter and gears (aka the "splutch" in the insiders circle - splined clutch perhaps?). Everything moved smoother than a babies butt so I put it all back together. and tried again with fingers crossed and some prayer . . .and . . .wait for it . . .BINGO! We are back in business mister! OOOO-RAH in USMC vernacular. It is so very satisfying when one can make a simple machine (???) do what it supposed to do. Thank you for taking the time to make these videos and put them up for others to see!!!!😃😁
Hello. Thank you for making this video. It is very helpful. We are attempting to repair a Maytag Model No. MVWC360AW0. Back in March, the washer wouldn’t drain and the sensing light was flashing. We first replaced the shift actuator. Then, having not resolved the issue, replaced the drain pump. Noteworthy, we have never been able to get the control panel to enter diagnostic mode. A friend installed the parts and I believe he recalibrated the machine afterwards but can’t be certain. Once repaired, the machine was up and running until about a week ago. Now the symptoms are that the agitator and spin basket are locked up. It doesn’t budge. We disassembled the inside…removed the wash plate and doin basket. There is nothing. On the underside, after removing the protector, we tried to move the cam assembly by moving the drive belt. It does not move freely. A visual inspection shows no oil or evidence of an issue with the gearcase. However, after removing the nut and the cam, there is dirt and oil around the inner lumen of the gears near the shaft. How may we determine if the gearcase is bad? What could seize the agitator/spin shaft?
Oh that is a uncommon problem. I haven’t countered it but it’s been a very long time and I can’t remember exactly what it was. I feel like maybe it’s a bad transmission. The transmissions in those washers are not really made to be worked on. If you look through my videos I disassemble that transmission and give my opinion of how it works.
This video helps. Good luck.
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Thank you! Do you know what would cause a brand new splutch kit “basket” piece, to become damaged after only one wash cycle? It looks almost melted and deformed around the rim of the basket. Thank you so much for your help!
Could have been the actuator going bad, and not pushing the arm hard enough. That’s definitely an odd problem possibly re-calibrate. Maybe the actuator is pushing the armed, the wrong point.
Good just a bit a fluke and you may replace the actuator and the Splutch again. Hate for you to spend so much money on such a garbage washer machine.
Good luck I’m not 100% sure.
Thank you!
Replaced the actuator from the affiliate link and it did the job perfectly. Note that the part is available MUCH cheaper from other sources on Amazon. I paid $36.99 from the affiliate link, but could have gotten for as little as $19.89 from other listings.
Thank you for explaining the potential cause. After replacing my actuator, my washer worked great for 1 day. At least we got caught up in our laundry. But the new actuator broke in the same location. Small plastic piece that rotates the arm. After removing the splutch, I found dirty grease but I also found worn splines. I hope a new splutch kit and actuator will solve this.
I bet it will.
Hi. Thanks for awesome video. Helped alot. But for some reason my shift actuator keeps breaking and i have replaced it two times already. Any ideas why the shift actuator might break at shifter? Thanks again for good video.
Have you added the white lithium grease to the plastic part that moves back-and-forth.
If you cannot easily move the arm back-and-forth by hand, he may have to replace that splotch “that plastic piece”
Also, be sure to do a recalibration after you’re done replacing that part. It will double check that it’s in the right position before you start using it again.
Finally a video that addresses this issue. Thanks!
You have the best videos litterally
Thanks
Can I replace the original 4watt shift actuator with a 2.8 watt? I thought I read that this would blow the mother board. 🆔 not want to cause more issues with the replacement. Tysm for the info!
Wait a minute..........
I just found another video of yours where you explain this. Tuffduty is right.....You are the Man. Thanks for your help.
Glad to help.
Sub’d!! Awesome video/explanation! I have this machine and it just stopped agitating in the middle of a cycle and I like to never have gotten the dang lid open. Was stuck closed. Tons of videos suggest it is the drive hub, but after disassembling it and looking at it, it does have some worn splines, but it seems to fit snuggly. After reassembling, the machine, it did fine and made it all the way through a load with no problem. I figure if it were the drive hub, I would have heard some type of grinding, which I did not. After watching more videos, I started to think the actuator might be bad. It was suggested by another technician on UA-cam to clean the spludge, which I will do today. I also found out how to put it in test mod and it passed all tests involving agitation, with flying colors. I just with I could be more sure it is the actuator and not something else, so that I’m not just throwing money at it? Thanks in advance for your time, I greatly appreciate it!!! And again, awesome video!! Hard to find such great, in-depth information, from knowledgeable individuals! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Boom. Great VID, Friend! I appreciate your effort.
I had that whole shaft that comes out of the top of the transmission pull out of the drum with the agitator when I pulled it out. Does it just reattach by putting it back on top and that nut on the bottom?
Great video, Having issue with 1 year old Whirpool Washer display error code F7E1. Washing will not not begin.
Great video my only question is does the part number matter because when I look up actuators they all look the same with different numbers I have a whirlpool washer model #wtw4815ewo
Thank you so much this really helped me man just saved the day. Luckily mine was just something caught in the like water pump but I also used it as a chance to clean that spot and glad I did it was quite dirty
Very cool
Very informative video thanks for doing this! I have several things to check now! Capacitor actuator & the innards above the pulley 💪🙏🏽👌 it fills & drains… jus won’t wash or spin!?
Any tips for removing the nut if it just spins with a socket? I can't tell where I can stabilize it to get torque to unscrew it.
This was an amazing video. Wondering if you would be able to reference where to get the spring if we believe that is the issue?
Thanks 😊
You’ll have to buy the spluch kit. It comes in the kit. The most likely culprit is going to be the split kit if it’s making any type of grinding noise. If it’s just not shifting into or out of agitate that’s more than likely the actuator. Which is also not expensive. check the description I put links to them
Thanks for this video, now we are deciding to replace the parts or get a new washer
I have a maytag Atlantis I have the covers off and it agitates but doesn't spin? Seems that the belt and pulleys look run good .any thoughts