Maytag ensignia model mav6458aww will not agitate

Yes, they don't make them like they used to and it is definitely worth fixing. Black dust is almost certainly the belt. Pull the machine out and tip it backwards against the wall. Have someone hold it steady and look underneath with a flashlight.

Worn bearings make a noise.

Parts 30 on drawing 1 is your belt. $39 Canadian. It is a long belt! Make sure the pulleys are okay and the motor and gearbox turn freely.

Follow the link for a video of the job. Washer Repair Replacing the Agitator Auger Assembly Whirlpool Part 22004042

It can be a few things. Thus should help you work through the list.

Could be the gears/transmission for the agitate cycle are jammed, the motor then freezers, creates an overload and the breaker pops.

what were you washing? You can get a new agitator, go to searspartsdirect.com and put in the model number to pull up a diagram.

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Thanks for using FixYa. From what you have described it seems that the Timer(part#7 in the picture) has gone bad and needs to be replaced.



Also, check the Timer knob and if you hear a clicking sound then its certain that you need to replace the Timer as everything else seems to be working fine. Please do accept the solution if the issue is resolved or else revert for further assistance.

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it could be you lelft something in the pocket of your pant that fell out an didnt drain out an si in the bottom of washer tub you have to remove the agitator an the basket if you dont know how call a techican ok are try an take a flashlight an see if you see any thing stuck in the bottom are the side of the basket ok

Try leveling the washer... If the washer is level, then don't wrap the clothes around the agitator...drop the clothes straight in, on top of each other evenly around the agitator. The Ensignia washer has a Dual action agitator... That means the clothes roll over them selves, instead of moving side to side, as with a traditional agitator. wrapping the clothes around the agitator will cause the load to be un balanced and then cause the "banging" noise... this should take care of the problem...

Try Googling " user manual for Maytag Ensignia MDE4658AYW ". You may have to go to the Maytag web site and ask for manual. Sometimes I've had to ask for repair manual instead of user manual. Good luck.

You may have some bad bearing in the shaft assembly. i would take a look at this. also, if its not a direct drive, you may have a bad belt as well.