Maytag mhw8630hc filter clean out
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- Опубліковано 29 сер 2024
- This is how to get access to the filter screen for the pump. Some washers have an access panel because this is a regular maintenance item, but Maytag really makes you work for it with this model.
This is a Maytag mhw8630hc, and procedure may be similar for other models. Some have a bottom facing filter and a bottom access panel so check that before starting.
!!UPDATE!!: Another user has found a good way to reach the filter from the bottom. Watch my video to get a good view of all the parts, but if you can tip up the washer and access the bottom, the new way of doing this is much easier. I think my video shows the way a service tech would do the job since the filter clearly is meant to open from the front, but sneaking around the bottom is a lot quicker!
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Maytag should send their design engineers out to perform field services. Hopefully, they can learn to design better. This is inexcusable !!!
In Jon Bartosch Video at 2:40 you see 2 white knobs. There are 4 of them total on the filter assembly. Pull them up through the hole at the bottom of the washer. This releases the filter assembly which then can be moved into the hole to disconnect one wiring connector. Now you can pull the whole filter assembly through the hole and unscrew the filter freely under, outside the washer. All done easy in a few minutes.
@@1xxtonyzz1 how do you go about lifting the washer off the ground to access this bottom hole?
You just pull it out, and then tilt it back. It’s awkward but do able. Also make sure to put some kind of kickstand under it in case it wants to fall on you while under it. I used a 4x4 chunk I had in my garage.
Of course use caution when doing this just as you would jacking up a car and getting under it. But it’s much easier.
As a repair technician I 100% agree this is bullshit, oh and if it’s stacked forget it.
They did this on purpose, make money on the comeback
Thanks to your video, I was able to recover 23 bobby pins, $1.03 in change, a ziploc bag, a .22 bullet and various unidentifiables. It washes clothes again! Seriously, thank you.
This was the deal breaker……why would I want to knowingly put myself through this. This is madness.
i 100% agree this was a deal breaker i was about to purchase new front loading maytag but good thing i checked youtube. this design is horrible.
You're the smartest man in the comment room.
This video makes me appreciate my slightly older Maytag front loader, which is still going strong.
While the filter access is in the front and identical to yours, all I have to remove 3 screws from the lower cover, it's a breeze.
Seriously, I have to unstack my dryer to get to my new washer filter? I’ll never own a Maytag again.
Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video. I had ordered a new washer and after watching this I was able to fix my machine and cancel the order. It’s actually pretty easy to do just removing a few screws, getting the metal ring over the gasket was a pain though, lol. Thank you Sir
You are the man. I just watched your video and cleaned the filter. Honestly, I kinda enjoyed doing it but my wife’s BP was shooting high watching me take the washer apart piece by piece.
I got to the very final step but didn’t want to risk taking out the spring. Thanks so much for your help! Never again will I buy Maytag, what a horrible design
Thanks for this video. What a major design blunder not placing a simple panel/door in front of the filter for easy access. But it only took about an hour and a half to get this done. Saved me a technician service call.
ONLY?! 😅 This should be a 15 minute job worst case and that is only because I decided to make a sandwich in between. lol
@@comoelitamelendez8467 well bully for you mate 🙄
Since this is more time consuming than pulling out a drawer, how.often should I be doing this?
Great video. I guess the models after these, I have the 6630HC. they have turned the trap 45degrees. This allowed the person to just remove the back panel you can easily access the trap. Even newer models they've made an access door at the front of the washer so you just open the little door and the trap is right there you don't have to do anything but turn the trap valve to open. I was seriously disappointed when I pulled the back of my washer off this morning to find I had watched the wrong video, that's how my luck goes though. Luckily I found your video. I dred dealing with the front door on the washer that seal is MF'er to get off and getting it back on is nearly a two man job. Since I already have it disconnected now I may as well get after it and clean it out. Your video was short but thorough. After watching so many videos yesterday I saw a guy run water through his after he removed the trap. He simply dumped hot water into the drum and let it filter through. I was surprised at how much gunk was still floating around in there. Afterwards he wiped down the internals as best as he could with a rag and vinegar. I'll use your steps to get to the trap and I'll use his experience when I get to cleaning. I'm sure mine is loaded with tons of dog hair, change and junk from my shop I've left in my pockets over time. Great video thanks for keeping it simple.
Thank you so much! I did it myself exactly as you described. When I bought this machine, I didn’t know it was possible for a manufacturer to deliberately obstruct access to the filter. Now I’ve learned the hard way that when I buy an appliance, I have to check that obvious maintenance features are accessible!
Thanks for the video. I was actually able to reach filter from underneath. Did not need to take panels apart. But it was good to know where it was.
Thanks! I linked to a “through the bottom” video, but I agree this one shows where everything is at 👍🏻
Thank you Jon. This was the easiest "how to" I have seen in a long time. You are correct in that this is a difficult repair. But your video was extremely descriptive allowing me as a user to complete this task easily!
Hi Jon. Thanks for the video. It was very detailed. I saw another video of a different model that had a front access door so my husband chose to take a short cut and cut a square at the bottom of the panel in front of the valve. He then used magnetic sheeting to cover the new opening.
How did he cut it out safely. We will probably need to do this
@@lauradocimo6458 Hi Laura. We tilted the washer back so my husband could see underneath the washer where and eyeballed the valves location. We used a marker to draw a line up and around to the spot we determined was good. We drew a square about 3 inches on each side. He put on goggles, ear muffs (or ear plugs) and used a cut off grinder. When you start to cut, many sparks will fly so make sure nothing flamible is in the area. After the square has been cut, you will need a metal file to smooth any jagged edges. To cover the hole he used magnetic sheeting(amazon). FYI.... my husband is a retired mechanic so he already had the tools and materials. Good Luck, hope this helps!
I watch lots of "how do i fix my broken $tuff videos" and this was one the best. Good lighting, CLEAR instruction without all the jibber jabber.
Let me tell you, I just did this and it was one of the most difficult things I’ve done in my life. Except I haven’t put the spring ring thing back yet, that may be another record.
Thank you for this video, it’s saved me $250. 🙏
I must add to the accolades for this video. This is beyond helpful for a difficult project. The design is totally for aesthetics forgetting the practicality of getting to the drain pump. Some call for monthly examination of this filter which is not practical with this design. Thank you. Thank you.
Try this. ua-cam.com/video/OjTSkNfxt1g/v-deo.html
@@DaddyDFL Thank you for the alternative method for this challenging project. Both videos are life-savers. Having used Jon's excellent suggestion makes the new method very clear for me.
I'm I the only one who doesn't think you should do this after spending 900 a piece and 200 to 300 each for the stands .....you have got to kidding me
I guess they figure if you have money for this nice washer, you can afford to pay someone to clean the filter every 6mo instead of getting your hands dirty, lol. Pretty silly to throw basic maintenance out the window.
In Jon Bartosch Video at 2:40 you see 2 white knobs. There are 4 of them total on the filter assembly. Pull them up through the hole at the bottom of the washer. This releases the filter assembly which then can be moved into the hole to disconnect one wiring connector. Now you can pull the whole filter assembly through the hole and unscrew the filter freely under, outside the washer. All done easy in a few minutes.
@@1xxtonyzz1 You mean access the drain pump filter through the bottom of the washer? without dissemble the front of the washer at all?
@@Jjjwghhj you got it James. 3 mins and it is done.
@@1xxtonyzz1 You should make a video of that quick fix, sure would help the rest of us out!
Thank you for this video. I never would have figured this out otherwise since Whirlpool doesn’t even have proper instructions for fixing this problem.
There is an easier way!! 5 min. Just uploaded. ua-cam.com/video/OjTSkNfxt1g/v-deo.html
I really appreciated this video. It was a great help. Got the filter cleaned and cleaned the washer a bit at the same time. At first, I had difficulty installing the ring but I made myself something to hold the spring open 6 inches (end to end) while I installed it; it was pretty easy after that.
Thank you so much Jon! I was tempted to cut an access hole in front🙂. While I had this apart, I notice that the drum seal that was replaced a year ago by a tech, the drain holes weren't aligned with the drum, so I fixed that too.
I just had it clog up again, and I did cut a hole in the front. Might post a follow up when I have more time.
I'm literally doing this next week lol.
@jonbartosch1903 I would love to see the video with a hole cut in the front of these machines. I have two of these washers, both of them are stacked with dryers, and the have both plugged up in the first couple months.
Would also love to see the video with the hole
This is beyond helpful, thanks Jon, just bought this last year, our last washer machine has an access door to clean filter, I went to fix out new one cause not draining and Im blown away at what they have done with this for design. Unreal. thanks so much! FYI, you could maytag model mhw5630hw to your description as well, thats my model, but identical setup as yours with the filter facing forward into the full front panel.
In Jon Bartosch Video at 2:40 you see 2 white knobs. There are 4 of them total on the filter assembly. Pull them up through the hole at the bottom of the washer. This releases the filter assembly which then can be moved into the hole to disconnect one wiring connector. Now you can pull the whole filter assembly through the hole and unscrew the filter freely under, outside the washer. All done easy in a few minutes.
@@1xxtonyzz1 what do you mean? Are you saying you don't have to remove the front panel? I don't see the white knobs you're talking about.
@@insaneghost7451 you see them (4) at the bottom of your washer. You access them through the hole at the bottom, or push the knobs in from the bottom with a thin pen and the filter assembly is loose to comes out, but you must unplug one electric connector to get it fully out through the hole. And there you have full access to the filter.
@@1xxtonyzz1 Its not "All done easy" for "all" of us. I have my dryer stacked on the washer in a very small wash room. I'll need to take the dryer off and move it to another room if I need to tilt the washer to gain access to be bottom of the washer. This is a design flaw compared to other brands. There is no way you are going to convince us that this design is better than having an access door like other modern day washers.
@@1xxtonyzz1 good Advice mines D iui ing exactly this code , fortunately I'm large enough to Pick up the dryer then open the Bottom access panel, when I took the back off I saw they made it only accessible to the front this will Save 45 minutes of disassembly and assembly for a fing filter clean...BAD design flaw though especially looking at earlier generations with back access to Filters
They sure do, especially compared to the last Samsung I worked on. But I still refuse to call a repair man. I drained the drum manually and I'll be finishing this today after work!😊
Great help Jon. My Maytag washer had a problem draining, so I cleaned my pump filter using your step by step instruction. Everything went well. Except for the ring/spring that is a pain to put back in. I found a cloth mask stuck on my filter. Wondering how it passed thru the drum. Thanks for uploading this video. Keep up the good work!
Ha, since I did this the first time, I had to open it up again and the pump had like 5-6 kids spandex masks in it. The fabric is so thin, they can work their way around the front side of the drum. Now we wash all masks in a “bra bag” to stop them from escaping.
In Jon Bartosch Video at 2:40 you see 2 white knobs. There are 4 of them total on the filter assembly. Pull them up through the hole at the bottom of the washer. This releases the filter assembly which then can be moved into the hole to disconnect one wiring connector. Now you can pull the whole filter assembly through the hole and unscrew the filter freely under, outside the washer. All done easy in a few minutes.
@@1xxtonyzz1, would love to see a video of you doing this.
@@jonbartosch1903 could show us the access hole you did? It’s been a while but would like to see it.
Thank you 😊, it worked like a charm!
You are a stallion amongst mules!!!
May the universe bless you forever ✨
Thank you for this video. Gives me a good idea of where the filter is. Like others have said, sure enough if you just lean the unit back and get underneath it, you’ll see the filter right there.
For me, the big obstruction was actually in the tube between the drum and filter, so this was perfect.
It’s awkward, but certainly better than ripping the whole thing apart
Should have read the comment section first. Am currently battling the spring. LOL
This is an awesome video. Had to do mine today. Only thing left out is taking the screws out for the door latch. But worked like a charm you are a gem for making this video. Thank you!
Thank you for this! I have a
This was so helpful, thank you! I wish they didn't make it so darn hard to get to the trap. You saved me a service fee.
I'm pretty confident you saved me a couple hundred bucks. Thank you, this totally worked for me.
Best instructions I have ever seen for a UA-cam video!
You can only tilt back if your not sitting on one of the pedestals. I have the little pedestals with slide out drawers but you can't get up in it enough to work effectively.
Thanks the simple and to the point “ how to get to the filter” video!
wow, thank you !! my older washer had a door in direct in the front for this
Thank you so much for making this video, after watching your video well explain and being able to fix the laundry machine very happy,
I'm going on 70, I was so surprised at the ease of cleaning the filter, thank you so much for your help,
Thank you so much ! This really helped us today. Very difficult to get in this washer for sure. Thank u again
I cannot thank you enough I watch this video twice a year lol
I will never have a Maytag again.Thank you Jon
Thank you so much for this video. While it was a huge pain in the ass to do I was able to fix my problem. Thanks!! Bb
I accessed filter trap by remove front bellow clamp, reaching down the trap with a pair a flyer to unscrew trap door and pull it up to clean. No screw to unscrew. It helps if you have small skinny arms and the tool to put the clamp back. Did it twice already.
I'm not sure why you went thru all that to clean it. I just tipped the unit back and was able to access the drain from under. Maybe because i don't have the stands? Still, i would think you would still be able to access it from under if you tip it from the stand. I had to pull the hose at the drum as there was bra padding stuck in the line stopping drainage. Thanks for the vid, if did give great info on how to disassemble the unit and it came in handy when i had to get to the detergent pump to clean that out. 👍👍
You have to completely disconnect the pedestal from the washer.
FYI…the wire harness for the door lock is no picnic either…Looks like you already had it disconnected for the video
Thank you for this video…made a ridiculous job manageable
Nice job. I may be cutting out the front to install a door. Crazy how an access door isn't standard.
That’s exactly what I was thinking. Would be so easy for them to put an access door there.
I’m thinking of cutting one in myself too.
That was my thinking. Should have bought the Samsung
That is exactly what my husband did. Cut a square at the bottom of the panel in front of the valve and then made a cover from magnetic sheeting.
@@patriciap3383can you share a pic of what your husband did for a door please
You can easily access the filter from underneath by tilting the washer on it's side. I have the pedestal riser with the drawer and since I would need another person to tilt it on it's side and back upright I thought I'd first try accessing the filter from removing the back panel first. Luckily my arms are long and I was able to pull out and clean the filter from the back! The drain tube behind the filter was full of more gunk than the filter so it might be worth people trying that as well.
Thank you!
YES!
I did exactly what was described in this video about a year and a half ago, put it all back together again after cleaning it then I read your comment before I was going to do the same thing today since it was having the exact same issue and guess what? It took me 20 minutes instead of 2 hours. While I was down there I highly recommend trading out the pressure clamps with screw clamps to make it even easier. Two plugs three hoses and pushing up on the white pegs had the entire pump assembly out.
Thank you thank you thank you and also with this perspective that you can tilt it up and accomplish the same task, looking at the comments here and people talking about cutting access holes is madness
Thanks a lot dude . You just saved my life . Mine has a bucket full of screws
You just saved my sanity I have been getting these SD alarms and had no clue how to find my filter. You are right this is super complicated :(
In Jon Bartosch Video at 2:40 you see 2 white knobs. There are 4 of them total on the filter assembly. Pull them up through the hole at the bottom of the washer. This releases the filter assembly which then can be moved into the hole to disconnect one wiring connector. Now you can pull the whole filter assembly through the hole and unscrew the filter freely under, outside the washer. All done easy in a few minutes.
@@1xxtonyzz1 where is the rest of the two?.. which wiring connector? can you give some description. its hard to picture what you are saying. can you please explain more.
@@1xxtonyzz1 Is there supposed to be a metal panel covering the access hole in the washer's bottom or is it open. This one is covered up by the pedestal. Just wondering if it's supposed to have a cover. Mine didn't come with one but it looks like it may have had one at one time but they engineered it out.
The sd code is basically saying there is an extended rinse cycle because there are too many “suds”. If you are using an he detergent you only need about two tablespoons. Not a full cap
Fellow plumber from Las Vegas nv thank you bro!
What a pita. This should be a purchase deal breaker. It would be for me. My old Electrolux had a panel on the bottom that was easy to access. This sucks if stacked in a closet.
Saved me. Thank you. Have you seen suds coming from the top rear of the machine. Thought it was a bad hose. Opened the back panel and there was evidence of moisture running down the back.
It does have a ventilation system for the 24 hour hold and wash and dry cycle. If you use the wrong soap and it over-suds it could come out of the back. Make sure the soap is made for “HE” or high efficiency washers.
Worst design I've ever seen. Thanks for the video, it's a big help
Bro! Thanks for this! Mine was slightly different but this video got me through it!
Thanks for taking the time to make this vid!
Man, wish I would have watched this video first. Took me about an hour to figure out how to get the front off. My issue was a persistent SD (5D) or Sud error. Found a quarter in that filter. Seems to have been enough to prevent proper drainage.
Also, you don't have to take the gasket spring band off. If you take the top hex bolts off and the bottom 4 screws out, you'll have just enough room to lift from the bottom and access the filter.
Granted, it's probably a much better idea to remove the whole front instead of possibly damaging the gasket.
I hope you are getting money for this video because you certainly saved me some.
Try this. ua-cam.com/video/OjTSkNfxt1g/v-deo.html
U don't gotta do all that , just remove the unhook the spring remove the seal and u can reach down under and get the filter that way , all that disassembly is unneeded. I found this out the hard way . But makes getting to the filter 100 times easier. Hardest part for me was getting spring back on 😂
I’m PRAISING you right now thank you so so much
Thank you - that is absolutely crazy complicated - shame on them for that!!! You made it look easy - I am not so sure I can tackle it - will need assistance from sons. Take care and Thank You that is very informative.
@@kimhorn6714 check the link in the description. There is another way where you can go through the bottom if you can tip the machine back at an angle, but that is also physically difficult and you have to be sure the machine doesn’t fall.
@@jonbartosch1903 Thanks for the response! unfortunately I have my dryer stacked on washer - so neither of those ideas work for me - it's ok - I am more disappointed that they removed the little "door" from the front as in my last unit - If I run into problems - I will seek help to take units apart and down for a cleaning. Just a disappointment in them making it so complicated. Take care!
Just watched this and i think i found a better way, you can Tilt it up against the wall. Come in from the bottom and undo the filter that way, you have to do a reach round but I just did it in like 3 mins. Thanks for the vid
So you put your machine up side down?
No you tilt it back and you can get to it
Thx for your help man , you saved my life .. ❤️❤️
Thank you for your tutorial, this helped a lot.😊
Since I have a stacker, I just took the big spring and rubber seal out of the door and squeezed my arms down between the drum and pulled the filter. Although it was hard to drain it....
Thanks for this! I have this unit with the matching dryer stacked on top. Ended up just cutting a hole, used your video to see where to cut.
What did you use to cut the hole
An angle grinder, not sure I'd recommend. Made kind of a mess and the edges of the hole were really really really sharp and kind of jagged.
Do you want to send me a picture, I want to do the same thing
@@enderbushy Did you end up cutting the hole? I'm just going to get a 5" or 6" hole saw bit and turn this into a 5 min job. My units are stacked in a tight place and I have no intention of de-stacking it.
@aka1Khalid I did not do it yet. My one set is a huge job to unstack as well. I ended up taking off the seal between the drum and the door and reaching down in there to drain it out. But it was a wet mess.
This video just saved me a lot of trouble thanks
"for some reason they make it super hard" lololololololol. Why would a manufacturer make it easy to maintain or do simple fixes on major appliances? The circle of life. I'm glad I'm handy. And cheap.
Thank you! I would imagine, I void the warranty if I cut an opening in front to allow access. After reading all literature I could find on my machine (MHW8630HW3) it is blatantly obvious they were avoiding cleaning out filter as regular maintenance. Wish it is!
I am astounded at the incompetent engineering and design. Dismantling the entire washer (not to mention removing the stacked dryer) to accomplish regular maintenance is unforgivable. I am going to cut an access panel myself. Then the washer's look will better represent the quality of the design.
I am looking for a new front loader at this moment. Like your post perfectly sums up all my incongruent thoughts on this! Beyond pissed when I realized where they put the filter. I used to be an engineering student and I always thought pragmatism reigns supreme and it seems this was missed by GREATLY by the eng team at Maytag. This issue is literally pushing me way from a brand I have like for at least 8 years.
Do you have any pictures of how you cut it out? I want to do the same on my own
What is wrong with Maytag!? It’s not very easy for me to take one off the other. what in the actual fu#%. thanks for making the video! It’s 100% helpful.
Bad design on Maytag, why don't they put an access door/panel in front of that filter screen. If you got the dryer stack on top of the washer then it's at least two man job. Good job of showing how to. Thanks.
Access Panel is right underneath, tip washer 45 degrees backwards, four screws instead of this whole process.
In Jon Bartosch Video at 2:40 you see 2 white knobs. There are 4 of them total on the filter assembly. Pull them up through the hole at the bottom of the washer. This releases the filter assembly which then can be moved into the hole to disconnect one wiring connector. Now you can pull the whole filter assembly through the hole and unscrew the filter freely under, outside the washer. All done easy in a few minutes.
@@1xxtonyzz1 do you mean push them up from the bottom? how to disconnect twiring connector?
I have had mine for about 2 years now. Runs great, accept it is not dispensing detergent. I have cleaned the whole detergent drawer out and plumbing. Soap dispenser improves slightly then stops working. No codes and soap pump works, but I suspect the soap dispensing pump is not pumping like it should, performance wise.
Thanks for the video.
I just fixed our 1 year old (just out of warranty) Maytag Front Loader that would not drain after each wash. It left the clothes dripping water. The problem was a laundry sheet was stuck in the filter. I'm still wondering how that sheet made it to the filter since the holes in the drum are so small. Anyway, thanks. You just saved me a costly service call.
I had face masks trapped in mine. They work their way around the seal at the front of the drum. Any small flat fabric can get pulled in. Socks seem immune, but anything thinner and small is fair game.
This is rocket science… I’m out to buy a new one 😂😂. Thanks for the video though
Very helpful video, however, you forgot to mention the door lock/switch connection which has to be reconnected before the front is reinstalled
thank you! I've been washing with a low flow warning for months because I could never find it. This is a ridiculous design. Maintenance should be easy
I will never buy another washing machine without knowing where the filter is. Shame on them.
SAME! Like I will literally hve them hoist these babies up on the showroom floor before swiping my card. Fool me once shame on them.
My front loader from 1999 just went out. That one was just two screws. I don't know about buying another Maytag if I litterally have to take it apart.
The model before this one had an access door but it was underneath the washer, so you had to tilt it way back to get to it. Check the manual of any washer before buying to see how to clean the filter. If it’s not in the manual, stay away.
right, IDK my mother is older and may haver issues trying to get clothes out of the washing machine on a top loader. Who knows, i'm sure will look around tomarrow. @@jonbartosch1903
If you just tip the washer back against the wall and reach up through the big hole in the center of the bottom , then just unscrew and remove filter clean and reinstall, no lost water , no disassembly, 5 min job, just did mine again today
Possible, but hard when you can’t see what you’re doing. Mine is stacked now, so I just cut a hole in the front.
This is stupid by design so that you call their service repair or give up and buy a new one. I wish I saw your video before I went through the back today. You way is more tedious but way better visually. I didn’t know about the top removal so I took the screws off the front bottom and did it by touch because I had no visibility.
NEVER buying a Maytag again.
I had the model before this and the pump filter was in the back (which is why I went through the back this time initially). Much easier to access. They made this harder on purpose to squeeze more money out of you.
Why did maytag get rid of separate kick. Plate, use to be all you had to do was take off to get to the pump!
Believe it or not, that previous years model had a removable cover underneath, so you had to tip up the washer to get under it. I’m sure having she washer at an angle was great for drainage…. Then the decided to remove the cover altogether. I’ve since cut a hole in the front of mine and used a plastic cover there, lol.
@@jonbartosch1903 They used to have ones where you simply removed the front panel and voila; can't remember the model number but it was white.
If I saw this video prior to buy in the washer and dryer
I never would’ve done it
Shame on whoever designed it
And the person that approved it design should be fired
This is a hard no for me due to the location of my washer/dryer. I have a very small laundry room due to heating and air ducts in the way. I have to take the dryer out of the room completely, then get the washer over the drip tray and turn it. Voided my warranty but I drilled 4 holes in the front bottom and cut an access hole with a jigsaw. Now I can reach it anytime to clean the filter out.
Do you have any pictures of where you cut it out?
Thanks so much. Very clear direction and helpful
Your a legend for this mate thank you
Hey sorry not reading through all the 65 comments so this may have been mentioned. But I was able to access this just by removing the four screws from the bottom and tilting the machine back
The model prior to this did have an access panel on the bottom. Is that what you mean, or did you loosen the filter assembly and bend it out through the bottom to access it?
can you please teach me how to do it?
By request , let me clarify... at the front of the washer at the very bottom below the door there are four bolts. I removed the four bolts and tilted the washing machine,, way back (actually rested it in horizontal cinder blocks) so that I had some room to stick my arm up behind the front panel. It was just enough to reach the front cover of the lint trap. It was not easy and certainly not what the manufacturer intended for you to do. But it got the job done. You have to feel around and you're really flying blind. I should also mention that my washer is on a concrete slab with a floor drain so I didn't care if water flooded the place. So that may be an issue for you. You might need to put some towels down.
Thanks for the video. I just knocked this out in 30 minutes. Mine was a bra pad clogging it up.
Well done thank you!
I bought my washer 9 months ago. It sounds like a coin has made its way inside. I hear it clink when I spin the basket. Will it eventually end up in this filter? I watched another video showing how to remove the back panel, remove the heating element and then look inside to attempt locating the coin. I do not have easy access to the rear panel and wondered if it would eventually end up inside this filter assembly. Although not simple, removing the front panel will be easier for me. I am a small 63 year old woman, there's no way I can move this washer on my own. It's a beast!
Yeah this is definitely the last Maytag washer I’ll ever buy this is beyond ridiculous
Aww WTF?!!! Who wants to do all that? It's supposed to be behind a panel at the bottom on the front of the washing machine. You know, like where a normal person would put it.
This just screams they want you accidentally break your control panel. My washing.machine isn't draining well and I believe this is clogged, so I have to do this. Thanks a lot Maytag.😅
Thank you very much, just finished doing this. Great help.
Thanks for the video. Who the hell designed this thing? They must own an appliance repair company on the side or get kick backs from them.
Looks fairly easy, but first I have to remove my dryer from the top. 😢
Thank you for this video. I will try this soon and let you know the results
Just had to do this. It was a goddammit nightmare.
Insane. My model (MHW5630HW) is the same. The manual lied, as do the online ones - we don't have a lower dispenser tray, and it's not behind the upper dispenser (which would have been neat). So I have to basically take the thing apart to "see" if the filter has a problem - which it might not. I am certainly going to contact Maytag and bitch - even if it only helps new buyers. One simple little access hatch like other major brands, was too complicated? I can see the design team: "but the filter is on top, we can't provide access! Ah, nevermind...it looks cool!" I bought Maytag from multiple recommendations - and the washer is extremely good. But not even telling the owners what the correct thing to do is when the pump needs emptying assumes we are all going to have 6 month Service contracts? I don't, and I would prefer to do my own minor maintenance - this is stupid and wastes my damn time! Sorry, got angry for a sec... :-)
Finally, thank you Jon for this video - you saved my sanity!
In Jon Bartosch Video at 2:40 you see 2 white knobs. There are 4 of them total on the filter assembly. Pull them up through the hole at the bottom of the washer. This releases the filter assembly which then can be moved into the hole to disconnect one wiring connector. Now you can pull the whole filter assembly through the hole and unscrew the filter freely under, outside the washer. All done easy in a few minutes.
I also have an MHW5630HW2. This helped me fix my Sd code error problem. I found 3 kid sized cloth masks clogged in the filter.
@@1xxtonyzz1 Thank you for this idea as I was not going to take my washer all apart to clean the filter. We tipped the washer on its side and we could reach up and unscrew the filter. Took 2 or 3 minutes and found some dirt and a loonie. My washer is model# MHW6630HC0.
@@1xxtonyzz1 Too bad if the machines are stacked youre going to have a hell of a time getting under the machine.
I have a mhw6000, purchased in 2011. Sounds like they still don't care about ease of customer access if they haven't changed this filter issue by now, so my next washer will not be a Maytag. Whoever makes such decisions to cheap out and make more hassles for people should be fired. They obviously don't care about their reputation or repeat customers. It's simply bad business.
I won’t ever buy another Maytag washer again,
Had my last simple design whirlpool washer & dryer over 20 years with very little issues,
Upgraded to a nicer Maytag front load & have had error codes several times… in first few months, now hasn’t been draining properly, only had a year or so,
Last washer survived for 20+ years without a drainer filter,
If one designs a unit with a filter, indicates it must be cleaned or replaced with some degree of frequency….
Would not a prudent person make the filter easily accessible!!!
I watch another video & a guy accessed his by taking back panel off, I thought that was a lot of work, but mines not in the back, but in the front like this one,
Ridiculous that you have to disassemble the entire unit, just to clean this out!
These Maytag engineers need to be tarred & feathers!😡🤬
And my door want open so I’m not sure how I’m gonna get the front door panel off!!
This is the perfect video! Thanks so much for showing how to get to the filter, I have the same model. And screw you Maytag for this asshole design
THANK YOU SO MUCH BUT, WHY WOULD ANYONE EVER BUY THIS AND I DIDN'T KNOW THIS AND JUST BOUGHT ONE !!! I WISH I SAW THIS BEFORE I PURCHASED THIS...
Super helpful step by step!
I’m glad I found this video. Got it all handled but I’m seriously struggling to get the spring back in place around the gasket.Any advice or videos to help me out?
Any luck?
having the same problem right now