Thank you! Luckily all I needed was the recalibration. Now the washer works fine. I was short next month for rent, but because I "fixed" the washer, my landlord knocked a $100 off of my rent. You are my Christmas miracle.
Ben, I enjoy your informational videos ! keep up the good work. You probably are thinking you’re not helping people, but YOU ARE! Thank you for your dedication to your call !
You sir are the man . I regularly watch you're videos but today on the Job I had a repair with this type of machine It had no tech sheet .so Out of the blue i just check you're channel and there you go giving me the answers to my problem ha thank you haha
Ben you have saved me money and sanity. You're such a great instructor everything is clear and easy to understand. I have the Maytag bravos generation before this one same wash plate. With your guidance I have replaced the shift actuator four times and 5 years. The internal hub kit twice last time with a metal version I ordered directly from you. Unfortunately the spline on the transmission is about smooth. So I will be looking for a new washer in the next few months and praying I don't get another piece of junk like this. At least I was able to repair it myself with your guidance.
I miss my 35 year old Maytag.. Only one repair in 33 yrs.. This 5 year old Kenmore is , odd.. So deep, I have to stand on a crate.. Ok, at least it has an agitator.. Old school .
Just bought new maytag. Only 6 months old, and it won't lock, so because it won't lock, it won't start. I should have kept my old maytag. It was 20 yrs old and still running. I just wanted a larger tub. So annoying 🙄
This video was the most helpful thing ever. Just bought a brand new unit and it didn't work..did this and it worked right away! Thank you so so so so so much!!!
I have this same washer and only had it for 3 months. The drain pump had to be replaced. Your video worked and helped us reset it. Thank you so much it saved me 310.00 dollars from having a repair man do it.
Thank you. I had been trying to use my washer for 5 days to no avail. I tried the drain...unlocking it manually...nothing. until I found your video and it worked!!!!!
@@bensappliancesandjunk Whirlpool quarterly training, but even the service manual doesn't explain this procedure well whatsoever. You made this very easy to understand.
@@BuckMorel It's all true. I kid you not, I had 3 DOA Whirlpools and finally the salesmen fessed up that it wasn't a reliable model. Had a speed queen delivered to my door for $1300 and it's been wonderful. It's basically just a modern looking washer with 1970's technology from what I understand, which is good for reliability. They use a bit more water but the clean is better. Haven't needed a single repair so far and it's been about 5 years. It's paired alongside my 1986 Kenmore dryer and if that ever fails it will be replaced with a Speed Queen as well.
@@bensappliancesandjunk 20 yrs ago my aunt complained to sears her washer broke. She wanted a new brass screw for the leg. She had the original copper pot sears with "patent pending" on the plate.
I have this model and it seems that it will not fill that much, even on max level. I know there was a water level adjuster on front load washers, is there any adjuster on these new maytag top load washers? Thanks
Well, after enduring my old Bertha which was beyond noisy and finished with rust and busted suspension rods (Maytag Neptune duo “Almond”) I purchased LGs. LGTL7150 and matching dryer. I am AMAZED by their absolute silent functioning, amazing! Also, I compared in kilowatts consumed. These LG’s take almost 50% less energy than my old Bertha! I can only hope they last for 2300$!
The newest LGs tend to be quite remarkable, and I highly recommend them. They are about the most reliable on the market, but that's not saying much because pretty much all modern washing machines have a nose-dive in quality. However, like you said - water/electricity consumption is so much better now, that in SOME cases, the loss in reliability may be made up in efficiency. But that always is up to getting something that will last 10-15 years instead of 5-7, and LG on average is better than other brands right now.
Thank you for this video. I’m going to try your steps now. This machine is 1 yr old and I have spent more time flipping my breaker and going to the laundry mat than washing loads successfully with this GARBAGE unit. SO FRUSTRATING.
omg you aren’t lying! My 1.5 year old Maytag broke 2x now. My other one was prob 30 years old and never needed service even once until it finally died.
POS for sure. Less than a year and two service calls. I had to install water hammer arrestors within the 1st month before the machine ruined my pipes. First time I ever had to do that on any washer. The start button is flakey and it gets off balance very easy.
Mine's the 4505 with three dials, and after checking error codes and calibrating, all the LEDs endlessly cycle through one after the other. If I press and hold the start button for a few seconds, it'll go through what seems like a half-diagnostic and test the spin cycle/drain pump/shifter, but then ends with the Rinse/Spin light solidly illuminated. Any thoughts? The original issue was a split wire at the drain pump, but now each feature of the automated test works just fine.
What I had to do was pull my washer from the wall, tilt it all the way back to where I could get underneath of it two wires on the right side come loose from the factory must have been made on a Friday or Monday.I put new pigtails on it fixed it right away
I have urine and poop rinsed clothes stuck in washer with lid locked. Today is Tue and repair isn't coming till Fri. I guess I'll have to wash clothes about 5 or 6 times.
Thank you for trying to help. Unfortunately and Maytag seriously needs to make this easier than rocket science, I understood the info similarly to how I understand algebra...a+b5 = I couldn't "algebra" myself out of an open door.
Hi! My washer has the lid locked n does not want to open. O had a washer in there n I don't know what to do anymore. // I tried unplugging them plugging back in / I tried your code n nothing. It still flashes lid lock. Any idea??
I've done that. It was in water faucet, then i move it to normal and no more working. In water faucet mode it was filling the tank but appears it would never stop. I've done this several times but no longer does nothing else. What do i do once i run these steps?
Thank you for this video! This has worked for me once before. But, now when I try the 1-2-1-2 sequence, only the lid lock light comes on. Any ideas? The machine is only 3 months old. Twice, I've had this issue with the start and sensing lights flickering, and had to perform this recalibration exercise.
Can this washer restart at the same step after pause? I have the same washer. When I wash a bed spread, the washer stopped at the spin step due to unevenness, I paused the washer, rearranged the spread, when I hit start button for 1-3 seconds, the washer started the washing cycle from the beginning. If I pressed the start button briefly, it just wouldn’t restart. Please help. Many thanks.
I tried two brand new ones of this model. It’ll do small loads no problem. Mid size to large loads, it gets almost all the way through then stops. Sounds like the drains going but the two far left lights flash together and the rinse/fill flashes after. And then I have to put it on the drain cycle and it finishes it. Help????
Had the same issue. It simply cannot handle anything more than small loads after about a year. Kills the motor/transmission then its all downhill from there with weird problems. Couldn't do a single comforter or even slightly medium load towards the end. Totally stopped working again today. Bought mine a few years ago and it's going in the trash today. Never buying maytag again. Just Chinese built cheap junk now.
@@dommyboysmithit’s my second unit cause I thought the first one was bad but this one just did the same thing. Looks like I’ll be in your boat and going another direction
wondering if you’ve ran into this issue. once cycle starts washer goes through sense and fill, it begins actuating then stops doing anything (FILL led is on) Sense and rinse/spin LED remain on. I’m at loss here. Any help is appreciated! Thanks!
My maytag is 2 years old, exact same model as this and the code won't work but my main issue is that my Water Faucet option doesn't work, any tip for that?
I just bought a maytag mvw4505mw and stopped at the wash cycle and the sense, fill and done lights are flashing and the lid will not open. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
My new Maytag water faucet feature does not work. I turn it to water faucet and nothing happens. Do you know what could be wrong or what I’m doing wrong.
Mine washer is exactly the same model ,but will NOT go into re calibration mode. I followed the steps exactly and the knows were ALLin the same position shown. What could be causing this
Hey Ben I am getting a new house and really want to save money by buying a kitchen appliance and washer and dryer package on aj madison, which would you recommend please? I have no idea where to start
Kitchen packages are hard, because there's no mfg. that really makes everything great anymore. If I had to choose one brand and made sure it didn't have in-door ice, I think Electrolux/Frigidaire would be the best all around. None of it is going to be stellar, but its not going to be like LG with a super suspect refrigerator (unless you're looking @ a side by side, then LG may be a fantastic recommendation). The other one would be GE. Not a fan of their dishwashers, but stoves/fridges are probably the best on average.
I was able to fix my washing machine, but I think you should’ve started with unplugging and plugging the machine first before showing the instructions. Wasted quite a bit of time trying to enter calibration mode
Stumbled on this while browsing your channel when I have an issues with basically this model, which was just delivered, unfortunately not working and this did not fix the problem.
Hello BRASIL! Nice to see you! I am considering having my videos translated to Portuguese some time to help people there! But I do wonder, what machines you use there that these videosa re useful for?
Smart move. They dont last more than a couple years. Technician out twice still wont run. Said he needed to do some research. Its going on the sidewalk tommorow. Never buying maytag again
I want my lid to stay open while it is filling or if I forgot to add more clothes while it is filling i can't open it and if you push the power button all the soap water drained out this new Mayrag machine is too complicated I rather the older brand. This is just a wast of money too computerize just to wash dirty clothes .
listen, it seems you are skipping a step... your video skips when you do the SECOND step... After i do the first step, the Cold+Start x2 times, my lights do not ALL turn ON... in your video, you have ALL the lights already turned ON, BEFORE you start step two... How did you get all the lights on, before you start turning every dial ???
New Maytag 589-21 washer like the one in this vid died after five months. Biggest ripoff piece of junk on the market. Brand new dryer died the month before. Maytag/Whirlpool have gone down the drain big time.
Hey Ben tried to reply but it wont let me for some reason. These are the ones i am looking at on AJ Madison. Frigidaire FRRERADWMW4556, Frigidaire FRRERADWMW4546, GE GERERADWMW104032
Thank you! Luckily all I needed was the recalibration. Now the washer works fine. I was short next month for rent, but because I "fixed" the washer, my landlord knocked a $100 off of my rent. You are my Christmas miracle.
GOOD GRIEF! Weren't computers supposed to make our lives easier? lol... I appreciate your videos, thanks for doing them.
Ben, I enjoy your informational videos ! keep up the good work. You probably are thinking you’re not helping people, but YOU ARE! Thank you for your dedication to your call !
I appreciate that!
This man is a savior. I followed this instructions, and my washing machine is back in order.
Glad it helped!
You sir are the man . I regularly watch you're videos but today on the Job I had a repair with this type of machine It had no tech sheet .so Out of the blue i just check you're channel and there you go giving me the answers to my problem ha thank you haha
Great to hear!
Ben you have saved me money and sanity. You're such a great instructor everything is clear and easy to understand. I have the Maytag bravos generation before this one same wash plate. With your guidance I have replaced the shift actuator four times and 5 years. The internal hub kit twice last time with a metal version I ordered directly from you. Unfortunately the spline on the transmission is about smooth. So I will be looking for a new washer in the next few months and praying I don't get another piece of junk like this. At least I was able to repair it myself with your guidance.
I miss my 35 year old Maytag.. Only one repair in 33 yrs.. This 5 year old Kenmore is , odd.. So deep, I have to stand on a crate.. Ok, at least it has an agitator.. Old school .
Same. Had a Maytag that gave me no trouble for 14 years. With the new Maytag, I also have difficulty reaching those last few items in the machine.
Just bought new maytag. Only 6 months old, and it won't lock, so because it won't lock, it won't start. I should have kept my old maytag. It was 20 yrs old and still running. I just wanted a larger tub. So annoying 🙄
Me too!!
This video was the most helpful thing ever. Just bought a brand new unit and it didn't work..did this and it worked right away! Thank you so so so so so much!!!
We just bought this model a few months ago and I downloaded your video for future reference. Thank you!
You should have returned it 😂. I hate this washer so much. 13 months and it's shit the bed.
Love how you waited till after to say make sure the machine is empty
I have just received the 3 knob machine today, 8/7/2024 and was doubtful I wont lie but IT WORKED just as you said! Thank you!!
Ironically - one of my techs saw there's ANOTHER way to do this on the 3-dial machines we have to film tomorrow!
I have this same washer and only had it for 3 months. The drain pump had to be replaced. Your video worked and helped us reset it. Thank you so much it saved me 310.00 dollars from having a repair man do it.
Thank you. I had been trying to use my washer for 5 days to no avail. I tried the drain...unlocking it manually...nothing. until I found your video and it worked!!!!!
Thank you This has been more helpful than three hours of training seminars
Oh wow! That's some high praise. What seminar were you in?
@@bensappliancesandjunk Whirlpool quarterly training, but even the service manual doesn't explain this procedure well whatsoever. You made this very easy to understand.
My favorite way to recalibrate a Maytag is to replace it with a Speed Queen.
@@BuckMorel It's all true. I kid you not, I had 3 DOA Whirlpools and finally the salesmen fessed up that it wasn't a reliable model. Had a speed queen delivered to my door for $1300 and it's been wonderful. It's basically just a modern looking washer with 1970's technology from what I understand, which is good for reliability. They use a bit more water but the clean is better. Haven't needed a single repair so far and it's been about 5 years. It's paired alongside my 1986 Kenmore dryer and if that ever fails it will be replaced with a Speed Queen as well.
@@BuckMorel Yes. The TC5 does not have a lid lock, fills up with water, and washes great
NO MORE Maytags for me ! USED to be the best but far from it these days.
Dime Store quality !
J U N K !
Too complicated! I'll be watching this site to keep my Maytag Centennial combo running long! Great vidz!!
I'll be glad when they get rid of computers in appliances we don't need them we function fine for years without computers in our works
It won't ever happen. Every washing machine since about 2016 has had one.
@@bensappliancesandjunk 20 yrs ago my aunt complained to sears her washer broke. She wanted a new brass screw for the leg. She had the original copper pot sears with "patent pending" on the plate.
When???? Never. Thes are moving forward not backwards . They gonna get even more computerized
0000😊00⁰⁰0😊@@bensappliancesandjunk
1,000 % !
Oh man! I was sweating trying to get to the right video. Thank you!
What if the lid never unlocks during recalibration the lights just keep going on mine
I have this model and it seems that it will not fill that much, even on max level. I know there was a water level adjuster on front load washers, is there any adjuster on these new maytag top load washers? Thanks
I just bought mine 6 months ago I was washing then stop so I have clothes in there can I still reset following your instructions???
Well, after enduring my old Bertha which was beyond noisy and finished with rust and busted suspension rods (Maytag Neptune duo “Almond”) I purchased LGs. LGTL7150 and matching dryer. I am AMAZED by their absolute silent functioning, amazing! Also, I compared in kilowatts consumed. These LG’s take almost 50% less energy than my old Bertha! I can only hope they last for 2300$!
The newest LGs tend to be quite remarkable, and I highly recommend them. They are about the most reliable on the market, but that's not saying much because pretty much all modern washing machines have a nose-dive in quality. However, like you said - water/electricity consumption is so much better now, that in SOME cases, the loss in reliability may be made up in efficiency. But that always is up to getting something that will last 10-15 years instead of 5-7, and LG on average is better than other brands right now.
Thank you for this video. I’m going to try your steps now. This machine is 1 yr old and I have spent more time flipping my breaker and going to the laundry mat than washing loads successfully with this GARBAGE unit. SO FRUSTRATING.
It definitely can get very frustrating. Hope it got fixed!
Thanks for the video saves us money.
These new washers are complete junk!!!
omg you aren’t lying! My 1.5 year old Maytag broke 2x now. My other one was prob 30 years old and never needed service even once until it finally died.
I agree ive had mine less than a year and already screwing up
I have mine for a month and just had to call service. It’s stuck, won’t turn on. 👎
POS for sure. Less than a year and two service calls. I had to install water hammer arrestors within the 1st month before the machine ruined my pipes. First time I ever had to do that on any washer. The start button is flakey and it gets off balance very easy.
I agree six months after buying my I already had to have service man come out 3 times.
Mine's the 4505 with three dials, and after checking error codes and calibrating, all the LEDs endlessly cycle through one after the other. If I press and hold the start button for a few seconds, it'll go through what seems like a half-diagnostic and test the spin cycle/drain pump/shifter, but then ends with the Rinse/Spin light solidly illuminated. Any thoughts? The original issue was a split wire at the drain pump, but now each feature of the automated test works just fine.
Mine is doing the exact same thing. Just started yesterday. Sad part is I'm just 2 months past the warranty end date.
Glad to see I’m not the only one dissatisfied with the new Maytag washers. On my second repair in under a year. What a joke 🙂↕️
I have the same exact washer and the lid lock is red and will not allow me to do anything! Clothes are stuck
Mine is doing the same shit, lid lock light on and won't let me do anything
What I had to do was pull my washer from the wall, tilt it all the way back to where I could get underneath of it two wires on the right side come loose from the factory must have been made on a Friday or Monday.I put new pigtails on it fixed it right away
I have urine and poop rinsed clothes stuck in washer with lid locked. Today is Tue and repair isn't coming till Fri. I guess I'll have to wash clothes about 5 or 6 times.
Thanks, and service mode,, test components steps please 👍👍👍
Can you please do a video on the Kenmore Elite 6133 top loader? (6.3 cu ft impeller)
Curious how well it turns over or washes a mixed load.
I dont have one
Those were discontinued about 5 years ago
Thank you for trying to help. Unfortunately and Maytag seriously needs to make this easier than rocket science, I understood the info similarly to how I understand algebra...a+b5 = I couldn't "algebra" myself out of an open door.
Hi! My washer has the lid locked n does not want to open. O had a washer in there n I don't know what to do anymore. // I tried unplugging them plugging back in / I tried your code n nothing. It still flashes lid lock. Any idea??
I've done that. It was in water faucet, then i move it to normal and no more working. In water faucet mode it was filling the tank but appears it would never stop. I've done this several times but no longer does nothing else. What do i do once i run these steps?
Thank you for this video! This has worked for me once before. But, now when I try the 1-2-1-2 sequence, only the lid lock light comes on. Any ideas? The machine is only 3 months old. Twice, I've had this issue with the start and sensing lights flickering, and had to perform this recalibration exercise.
Can this washer restart at the same step after pause? I have the same washer. When I wash a bed spread, the washer stopped at the spin step due to unevenness, I paused the washer, rearranged the spread, when I hit start button for 1-3 seconds, the washer started the washing cycle from the beginning. If I pressed the start button briefly, it just wouldn’t restart. Please help. Many thanks.
I tried two brand new ones of this model. It’ll do small loads no problem. Mid size to large loads, it gets almost all the way through then stops. Sounds like the drains going but the two far left lights flash together and the rinse/fill flashes after. And then I have to put it on the drain cycle and it finishes it. Help????
Had the same issue. It simply cannot handle anything more than small loads after about a year. Kills the motor/transmission then its all downhill from there with weird problems. Couldn't do a single comforter or even slightly medium load towards the end.
Totally stopped working again today.
Bought mine a few years ago and it's going in the trash today.
Never buying maytag again. Just Chinese built cheap junk now.
@@dommyboysmithit’s my second unit cause I thought the first one was bad but this one just did the same thing. Looks like I’ll be in your boat and going another direction
thank you sm. How did you find this out? I found one sheet but it says nothing about recalibration. Thank you!
wondering if you’ve ran into this issue. once cycle starts washer goes through sense and fill, it begins actuating then stops doing anything (FILL led is on) Sense and rinse/spin LED remain on. I’m at loss here. Any help is appreciated! Thanks!
My maytag is 2 years old, exact same model as this and the code won't work but my main issue is that my Water Faucet option doesn't work, any tip for that?
Thanks. The service manual not saying what position 1 and 2 are for Encoder 2 was driving me crazy. Whirlpool has too many UI's.
Do you have a video for resetting the matching dryer?
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I just bought a maytag mvw4505mw and stopped at the wash cycle and the sense, fill and done lights are flashing and the lid will not open. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
How does the water faucet feature work. I turn to water faucet and nothing happens. No user manual came this machine and not one online either.
My new Maytag water faucet feature does not work. I turn it to water faucet and nothing happens. Do you know what could be wrong or what I’m doing wrong.
Mine washer is exactly the same model ,but will NOT go into re calibration mode. I followed the steps exactly and the knows were ALLin the same position shown. What could be causing this
I do have other videos of similar ish machines that use other systems. I'd check those videos
Thank you
After all the lights flash. The cave opens and water starts that’s all it will do? Any tips?
Mine is stuck in a wash cycle with things inside. Does this still apply
You just saved me from paying a plumber. Thank you
Thanks brother!
Hey Ben
I am getting a new house and really want to save money by buying a kitchen appliance and washer and dryer package on aj madison, which would you recommend please? I have no idea where to start
Kitchen packages are hard, because there's no mfg. that really makes everything great anymore.
If I had to choose one brand and made sure it didn't have in-door ice, I think Electrolux/Frigidaire would be the best all around. None of it is going to be stellar, but its not going to be like LG with a super suspect refrigerator (unless you're looking @ a side by side, then LG may be a fantastic recommendation).
The other one would be GE. Not a fan of their dishwashers, but stoves/fridges are probably the best on average.
@@bensappliancesandjunkwhat do you think about the bosch package? Have you had experience with their refrigerators and stoves?
Where did i put the softener
After I open and closed the lid, the lights starting turning on like yours did but no water or spinning actually happened. What should I do?
I have same problem it wont spin or drain
I was able to fix my washing machine, but I think you should’ve started with unplugging and plugging the machine first before showing the instructions. Wasted quite a bit of time trying to enter calibration mode
Stumbled on this while browsing your channel when I have an issues with basically this model, which was just delivered, unfortunately not working and this did not fix the problem.
I tryed this method buit the lights don't come on.
*How do I turn on deep fill?*
Mine won't turn on. The lid is locked. I unplugged it, but it still won't open.
Reset doesn’t work for my three knob Maytag.
Mine goes straight from sense to done and won’t start 😢
Same washer the first steo did not work.
Bought this washer a year and a half ago, and of course the first thing to go out is the control board. Never again Maytag.
I thought this was a joke. Now I am horrified. I hope my 15 year old speed Queen never quits.
Nuclear missiles launch with less steps
🙋♂️..hello BRASIL 🇧🇷👋..bens
Hello BRASIL! Nice to see you!
I am considering having my videos translated to Portuguese some time to help people there! But I do wonder, what machines you use there that these videosa re useful for?
I miss mine too!😢
it is not working for me, i don’t know why
My maytag broke on the 4th wash, I'm returning it.
Why is my washer saying fill and done ?
maytag used to be awesome when they were made in north america now this chinese garbage having to be fixed after 2 years??
Se me quebró en el seguro un pedacito de color negro y ahora solo cierro y se queda como con candado pero le falta el pedazo a la pieza
The lights won’t turn off
I do not have this type of control
wow only thing missing is the pat your head rub your stomach step :)
I fixed the issue by not buying one...
Smart move. They dont last more than a couple years. Technician out twice still wont run. Said he needed to do some research.
Its going on the sidewalk tommorow.
Never buying maytag again
you’re smart. They’re total junk.’
I want my lid to stay open while it is filling or if I forgot to add more clothes while it is filling i can't open it and if you push the power button all the soap water drained out this new Mayrag machine is too complicated I rather the older brand. This is just a wast of money too computerize just to wash dirty clothes .
Can't reset because there's wet clothes in it and the lid is locked
listen, it seems you are skipping a step... your video skips when you do the SECOND step...
After i do the first step, the Cold+Start x2 times, my lights do not ALL turn ON... in your video, you have ALL the lights already turned ON, BEFORE you start step two...
How did you get all the lights on, before you start turning every dial ???
lmk if you find out a solution for this mine does the same thing :|
With all the bells and whistles, WHY IN HELL does reset/recalibrate have to be done manually ???
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Don’t be impressed by all the lights. I hate mine with a passion and pray every time that it’ll work.
It doesn’t work
How old is your maytag?
Those shift actuators are the cheapest parts. That is your moms washer? Do you not like her? Get that lady a Speed Queen.
I got this for free, and we don't have a local SQ dealer. Yet.
New Maytag 589-21 washer like the one in this vid died after five months. Biggest ripoff piece of junk on the market. Brand new dryer died the month before. Maytag/Whirlpool have gone down the drain big time.
I've, had my maytag 4505 for less than a month. This machine is junk. I am beyond disappointed
Maytag not the best brand...
Hey Ben tried to reply but it wont let me for some reason. These are the ones i am looking at on AJ Madison. Frigidaire FRRERADWMW4556, Frigidaire FRRERADWMW4546, GE GERERADWMW104032