I have a maytag centennial washer MVWC400XWO it is 3 years old. The washer has stopped after the initial wash cycle leaving the cloths wet in a tub full of water. The washer will not go to the spin/drain cycle. The lid can be opened and when shut and reset the sense-ing light comes on along with the door lock light but nothing happens. I have removed the wet cloths and bailed out most of the water now the washer will not fill with any water and does not work.

Archie Ferrarini

• 869 Answers
• Posted on May 26, 2008

SOURCE: Spin Cycle Fails on Washer

This solution is 100% correct, change the : wax motor &control board.I'll be happy to guide you through this if you need me to.

Walter Whitaker

• 25 Answers
• Posted on Dec 03, 2008

SOURCE: maytag washer not agitating and not spinning fully

Pr obably a coupling between the motor and gear box, Take motor off and coupling will come out, re place it and it should be fine

onthethejob1

• 640 Answers
• Posted on Jan 03, 2009

SOURCE: maytag top loader washing machine

i believe i can help you,,but washers dont agitate in the spin cycle,,i believe you ment it wont wring or spin in the spin cycle..your lid switch is defective,,replace,,if need be i can talk you though,,onthejob

SOURCE: maytag washing machine #mav6260aw

I found the crazy sound where comes from, it was an aluminum ring in the drain pump.
First of all, I took out the belt under the bottom, checked moter to run itself, it was fine, so, I suspected some waste in somewhere, it was lucky I disassembled the drain pump first, no waste in the drain pump, but I saw a ring that was cut under the pump (seems should be connected), when I try to spin the pump wheel by hand it is broken because of the ring.
I ordered the entire drain pump on the website, the cost $74 + delivery fee, I recognized Maytag re-designed the drain pump due to the ring ( new pump does not have the ring anymore). Now the washer works fine like new.

Richard Roth

• 9472 Answers
• Posted on Jan 26, 2011

SOURCE: Washer immediately goes into wash cycle when

The water-level switch regulates your washer's fill volume. This switch is usually a diaphragm device with a small, clear tube attached between the switch and the bottom of the washer's outer tub. As the water level in the tub increases, the pressure on the air in the tube increases. When the pressure reaches a certain level, it activates the switch, shuts off the water, and signals the timer to begin the agitate cycle. If the switch is defective, it may prematurely signal the water to shut off. If so, you probably need to replace the water-level switch.