I have an old Maytag Neptune stacked front load machine. The washer is dead but the dryer works. Can I separate the two and use the dryer as a stand alone machine?

SOURCE: Stacked Maytag Neptune - Accessing Inertial imb/Upper tub disp Switches

The switches you are referring to are set-reset. These rarely have a fault. Normally the machine control board is the faulty component. How did you determine that these switches are faulty ?

The safest way to access the upper portion of the washer is to remove the dryer. Another method is to remove the "complete" washer front and the control panel. This will give you access to the top of the washer tub.

SOURCE: my Maytag Front load stack unit washer/dryer model # MLE2000AYW

I had a similar problem, My washer spun but the clothes were still soaked with water. We replaced the inertia switch. That solved it.

SOURCE: How do I open my maytag Neptune MAH9700AWW front load washer?

first get access to the back of it. find the screws that hold the accsess panel on unscrew and look underneath. its on the bottom.

SOURCE: water left pooled inside maytag neptune front loading washer

Possible explanation: Some water is left in the hose going up to the drainpipe b/c the pump can only pump water with water, not air... so when the last bit of water is sucked up, it 'stays' just the other side of the pump exit nozzle and keeps the drain tubefilled. This water gradually leaks thru the drain exit valve and back into the machine, sometimes siphoning standing water in the drain trap with it.

The valve is either electric solenoid or plastic/rubber clapper in a cylinder. Your call whether to fix or not depending on ease and cost. Probably a $20.00 part.

Cheers!

SOURCE: My maytag neptune front load washer displayed ND

Not draining,throw rugs tend to clog this unit as do bobby pins and under wires I'm giving you a link to the repair manual it covers the 3000 through 5500 it will help you get the door open and the clothes out so you can start bailing...


http://www.servicematters.com/maytag_library/docs/16010061.pdf