22 years and going in the appliance field as a tech for Whirlpool and many others. This machine uses a plastic pulley held on by a 13mm nut on the bottom. The factory released these units in 2010 and didn't apply blue loctite to the pulley nut threads thus the nut will back off over time and cause the pulley to rub the plastic shield and jump by plastic teeth made onto the pulley top causing a grinding noise during spin and wash. if you look under the unit and see the pulley has rubbed the shield then replace the belt, pulley and shield then apply blue loctite to the threads and let the loctite cure overnight. If this is not your problem then the only thing left to make that noise would be a bad gear case. I know you have probably done something about it by now but i'm posting to help others with this issue also. Thanks
Just wanted you to know that I had this exact same issue on our washer (same make/model, minus agitator) and it was the 13mm nut on bottom!!! It had come loose. I took it apart, Loctite on it and waiting until tonight to try. BUT, I'm certain that was issue as the belt had come off and I could move the pulley by hand and make same noise. Wanted to say THANK YOU mcgill72143 you advice was spot on!!!!!!
mcgill72143 Hi! I also wanted to let you know that your advice was spot on!!! I had the same exact problem. My son helped get the 13mm nut off the pulley, we put some Loctite on it, waited till next morning and TahDah!!! The belt, pulley and shield were all in good shape so did not worry about it replacing them. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!! I knew with a name like McGill you couldn't be wrong!!!
mcgill72143 please help have2011 maytag bravosx-after wash,will not spin or drain,justs sits,after aprox 30mins all indicator lights on control goes out,whats wrong,please,i am a senior living on limited funds,thanks for any help
I bought a maytag centennial in September, it was delivered on the 30th that month (nearly 3 weeks after the purchase, but i knew this would be the case when i ordered it, because it was on backorder). On November 13, so yes, less than a month and a half later I put a service call in to maytag to get a repair man out because it was under full coverage still. The repair man came out and figured it was probably the splutch. Ordered one and about a week and a half later came out to put it on. This did not solve the problem. He came back to see what else it could be, again still under warranty, and decided to replace some shifter thing that pulls the splutch in and out of place for agitate and wash. (i think) We started it back up with a small load of towels (4 body towels, a couple hand towels, and maybe a dozen wash clothes/rags). After the initial agitate, it starting making a grinding/clicking sounds like gears that were slipping, but it was non-stop. So now I am hauling it back to the store at which it was purchased and demanding a refund because it is the transmission starting to go out. One more thing to the story, seeing as we only had it for less than a month and a half, it is just me and my girlfriend, and we wash maybe 2 loads a week, so about a dozen loads and the tranny is going out. Something is not right here.
I’m on Maytag #3. The first set is in a rental bought in 2008. Works fine to date. And it replaced speed queen. The way it was made they’ve probably leased the name at one point. Second Maytag came with the house we bought. I replace the plastic fan on dryer once no problem since . Machine was from the 90s. Still works perfect. Bought a new house with a Maytag Neptune front loader it was at least ten years old but the dryer was older the 90s like the old at our other house at least. One month later the Neptune blew its board and I could only find s top load Maytag commercial tech high efficiency. So far so good.
I have the same model It started making the same noise, after 4 years of owning it. After a few days it wouldn't spin the drum at all. Turns out the nut that holds the pulley for the transmission loosened up and then fell off. That noise is the pulley rubbing on the belt guard. A rachet, 8mm socket (to take belt cover off), and a 13mm socket (to put that nut back on) and you can fix it free.
I have the Centennial W0 model, to reset its a full counter clockwise rotation, for diagnostic its 3 right, 1 left, 1 right with exactly a .5 second wait in between. Great video!
It broke down entirely within a couple of days of our posting this video. It's just an over-sized paperweight now. Soon as we can round up a replacement, we'll probably take this one to the recycling place and get a few bucks for the steel in it. Thanks for watching.
Speed Queen will be in the mix when the time comes. For now, we're going to the coin-op laundry for a buck per load and bringing the clean wash home to dry in our own dryer.
We are having the same issues with one that was given to my son and his girlfriend from her mother. I was service one last time before the extended service warranty expired a few months ago. But they have had troubles with it continuously ever sense they installed it. It sounds the same way, it's like a construction site. Crazy!
The machine we replaced with that POS Maytag lasted 20 years. Looking back on things now, it would have been far cheaper to have the other one repaired. Thanks for watching.
Apple Stump Bushcraft Stuff and T: I'm sure glad I never got a Maytag in 2018 when my original 1992 Maytag went capoot. I got the 2018 SPEED QUEEN TR5 SERIES WASHER which has no transmission. So far no service calls needed. It sure looks like MAYTAG really went downhill. I was almost going to consider buying a 2018 MAYTAG but now I'm glad I didn't. The only good washer you can buy now is the SPEED QUEEN TC5000 SERIES OLD SCHOOL AGITATOR WASHER.
Recently went Washer & Dryer shopping. Asked how long modern Washers/Dryers last ... most gave the 10 to 12 year standard salesmen answer. One sales women told me that most modern washer will last about 5 to 6 years ... Dryers should last about twice that. The only washer (that a salesmen told me) will last 15 to 20 years is a Speed Queen commercial unit. These units are built old school mechanical ... no circuit boards. 2005 Whirlpool completed its acquisition of Maytag and began integrating the two appliance companies, In fairness ... most salesmen told me privately that the brand has gone downhill since.
Good idea, no need in repairing that POS cause repair cost are damn near as high as buying a new one. A new Speed Queen W&D will set you back approx. $1500-$1700 depending on the model but the good news is you won't go thru this aggravation again, they last over 20 yrs so well worth the price. Good luck to ya.
Jam that many clothes in ANY washer and double up on the soap like that and you'll have issues. You may want to check with your local community college to see if they offer "basic household machine operation". The instructions under the lid are basic, but generally enough for most. For you, reading the entire manual should have been a MUST, especially the troubleshooting section. Unfortunately, not everyone on the planet is qualified to operate a washing machine.
My 1977 GE filter flo washed loads just like this without a hitch for 40 years and its still going - don't blow smoke up my keester, this a Maytag and supposed to be a quality appliance (NOT!) - Before everything went to hell you didn't have to treat a washer like a delicate flower for fear it wouldn't wash more than a shirt and pair of socks without self destructing. Samsungs are literally exploding and putting holes in peoples walls during the spin cycle, I don't remember anything like that happening before they started building these computer driven junkpiles -- give it enough time, your washer will die well before its time and your opinion will change. Some people are buying two washers inside of 5 years or less, the whole things a joke between the govt. EPA and manufacturers now building scrap appliances it wont be long before were all beating our clothes on a rock again to get them clean - the rock is far more reliable than 99% of these new washers.
Maybe so, but I don't think every failure in the myriad of bad washer videos is directly attributed to overloading, but even if it is the dang machine should be made to handle it at least a few times before puking its guts out - especially for what they charge for these POS. People do overload washers, ive done it myself three or four times in my life, but my GE still lasted 40 years and still going. You overload one of these new ones just once and it might well be the end for it. Sorry I cant defend a product with no real suspension system and plastic drive gears, plastic in a heavy load like this is ludicrous and made to fail. I know my trusty old GE will fail someday, so after looking at videos, reviews and new washers on the sales floor it didn't take a genius to see build quality has fallen to an appalling low and they are no longer built to last, no matter who is loading them. I bought a new speed queen and its so much better a washer than what theyre selling now, all steel gears and serious agitation action - I put in a large load and its done and totally clean in 30 minutes, 37 if you select extra rinse. My friends fancy $1,300 front loader takes almost an hour and a half and the clothes smell like mold even though she does the monthly cleansing cycle suggested by the manual - so shes waiting on the washer all the time now and wishes she had fixed their old Maytag set instead. It used to be you waited on the dryer now you wait on the washer longer than we used to wait on the dryer, that's a significant change in performance and wash times, not to mention the total collapse in reliability and longevity.
So I've had this same washer for sometime. I purchased it to replace a whirlpool smart washer only to find out Maytag was bought by whirlpool. The lights should have been the key, but many products share same technology and I didn't pay attention to the details as I was in need of a washe, (pronto). This Maytag washer makes the same ratcheting noise as in your video. I will say that over time (years) of use it finally stopped making noises. But what a pain. The whirlpool was almost silent before a sensor messed up right after the warranty ran out. So I have played this game before. the repair 2/3 of new machine no more than a debunked warranty and then I realized why didn't I pony up for the new machine without headaches These are nice machines when the do their job but don't get attached and fix them they aren't worth it unless you have a buddy that can help you out with costs or you are technically able to repair.
The machine we replaced it with hss been running fine going on 4 years now. I suspect its control array/cluster was made by the same Chinese factory the Maytag came from, but so far it has been trouble-free.
Wife manages the choice of detergent and fabric softener and how much to add. Purpose of the video was to demonstrate what a POS this Maytag POS we bought brand new less than 18 months ago is. The detergent and fabric softener are immaterial, other than to demo that it was added according to the washer's instructions. Buy Maytag at your own risk. Thanks for watching.
Great testimony but what do you plan to do, gonna keep it till it breaks down (won't be long)? Best advice I can give ya when you decide to get a replacement is Speed Queen, check customer reviews for yourself, no complaints.
Good thing that it still works. Maybe never by the agitator washer.My papi and gram had a old maytag but overheated not the centennial but now they do with the impeller and it works fantasic.Mpost people have problems with the agitator.
Ooh 😲. Yeah you're right this was a POS!! But I like how you can load so many clothes and they still come out clean. But it was just a tad bit over full. I'd break the clothes down by colors and whites and wash separate. Got a question?? Do they still sale this washer oday? I'd like to have one!
I know this video was posted awhile ago, but rest assured you are not alone in being fooled by Maytag. I have the same model but mine managed to last two years before it broke beyond repair.
I had the same model as well and surprisingly enough it lasted 10 years before it had a major failure and never made noise like the machine in the video in fact I have videos of my machine on my channel just search THE MAYTAG CENTENNIAL WASHER MOVIE and I have about 12 or 13 videos
I got a centennial HE about 3 or 4 years ago. I have hated it from the beginning. Load size is quite small, or it will not work right. The transmission went out in a year, and my extended Lowes warranty service took almost a month to repair the machine. A few months ago, it started messing up. My son took it apart, and while he did not find out what was wrong, it worked again till this week. Now it is looking like the shiftier is bad.
in addition to mechanical problems, the machine has no filter for lint. That may be fine for some people, but I do not use a dryer. Add the small capacity, and this is a terribly disappointing purchase. On the bright side, the machine is quite light, and should be easy to haul off compared to many washers. But it will not bring much money as scrap metal.
LGwasherFan The honest truth is that they are only supposed to be as full as the tub. It is not supposed to be filled beyond the tub and for sure you will have that problem. Washers are made to hold only so much and naturally you go over that it messes up.
The sounds from your washer while washing is definitely from two different sources. The clicking sound is the timer turning as it turns. The other noise is the agitator turning noise. All sounds like something is rubbing each other or premature worn parts working together. My Maytag Centennial Series is one model earlier than yours it doesn't make the noise like yours without the led lights. But it does make an above average noise and vibration.It surprised me because I paid a premium price for it when new and expected more refine level of quality. It lasted for eight years.In its latest year of life it started to make high pitch bearing type of noise. It might be the motor bearing problem is developing. Didn't want to spend money on an old machine that might get snowballed to more other new problems to come. It was trashed and replaced with an elcheapo unit "HAIER" brand cost only half the price of the Maytag. I am going to take chances. Just don't feel like buying based on famous brand names of the past anymore. In the past I've brought low class non famous brands eg. "Roper " broke after 18-19 years of service. Others less expensive units Iglis and Kenmore last somewhere 8-13 years. Definitely not worthy to paid extra for Maytag brand appliances anymore.
I have this exact washer I'm having an issue with the lid switch sticking but it still washes just fine and on mine when it's spinning the wash water out the rinse light comes on
The lid locking function was an issue on the machine in the video as well. The one we replaced it with has the same aggravating issue. The lid stays locked after the end of the last spin cycle long after the tub has come to a stop. Somewhere, there's probably a product liability attorney responsible for that one.
@@SCSlimBoiseID here's a full cycle video of my Maytag Centennial just like this one but functioning correctly th-cam.com/video/3fRBJG9H7sQ/w-d-xo.html
So the control knob has selections for load sizes, and we followed instructions included with the machine for load and balancing. I'm thinking Maytag should add some graphics to accompany the load selection verbiage, something like a picture of a sock for "small," two socks for "medium," two socks and a washcloth for "large," and two socks, a washcloth and a dish towel for "heavy load." That's about what this cheap-charlie POS might be able to handle without breaking down.This is not the first use of this machine, nor was it a typical load of wash - most loads during its so-called useful life were much smaller, in the medium range, color-sorted, etc.The grinding noises didn't start on the day the video was shot. It has been replaced. Unfortunately, the new machine has the exact same lighting indicator panel and, goes through the "sensing" cycle, and was likely made at the same factory in China where the Maytag came from. We bought a 3-year extended warranty with the new one. At least when it craps out after a couple months, we'll have some recourse.
+Apple Stump Bushcraft I agree 100%! I hate my Maytag Washing Machine! I can't wait to replace it! Clothes come out looking awful..Have to run it at least 2-3 times! PLease let me know what type and brand washer you purchased! I'm presently buying parts for mine! Maytag will never get our business again! Poor customer service!
+Aj Oelrich It ended up being replaced with a new washer of a different brand. The controls for the new one are quite similar and I suspect that all that's different between the two is the "livery;" i.e., the name of the manufacturer, color scheme, etc. I'm afraid that the "guts" of the machine are identical. Still, the new one works. We'll see if it too is a POS in due course.
+Apple Stump Bushcraft I have a Maytag Centennial that is a model without the agitator. I do not put as many clothes in a load as your video showed, but it is typically a pretty big load as I have a household of 8. I have had my machine for several years and just started having issues. I am pretty sure my issue is the transmission since the sound only happens during the agitation/wash cycle. It is fine on the spin cycle. I've been pretty rough on the machine and it still works. I wouldn't call all these machines pos. Just my opinion.
And it should say don't go above the tub ring for a super plus load. And Sears says that overloading the washer or tightly packing it can cause poor cleaning.
@@leeemenheiser8607 That one wasn't. It was high expense, low efficiency, and maximum frustration. It's long gone now, hopefully recycled into something useful.
And did you notice that the detergent you are using is Tide with downy already added, meaning there is no need for more softener. I will agree, all home appliances made in current years are junk that don't use enough water and have very poor durability. Maytag was bought out by Whirlpool in 2007 so you just unknowingly bought a Whirlpool washer with the Maytag brand name on it. I would be returning it and buying Speed Queens.You will be much more satisfied if you do. Still, use less additives!
It wasn't destroyed by that load. It was already wrecked by just over a year of washing light to moderate loads. No new sounds or failures resulted from the demo load.
Very sad. I did a hub bearing on an old amana/maytag/speedqueen when i first moved into my house. Its been working great for 6 years or something now. 7? whatever. That said, the parts alone were nearly 100 bucks. If i'd paid someone to do it, woudl have been 1/2 the cost of a new washer.
Ours was a complete POS - it barely lasted a year - literally just a few days longer than the warranty. Other examples of this model may have been excellent performers, but this one was not. We replaced it with another brand and have not had any trouble with that one.
I wasn't as savvy about repairing appliances at the time this happened. Since then, we had a 7 year-old dishwasher spring a major leak under the door. I figured it would cost $ hundreds to have a repairman come out and work on it, so I did some research, figured out what wrong, ordered the part online and replaced it myself. There's something to be said for hiring a pro, but for the dishwasher it wasn't necessary. Thanks taking the time to comment - good suggestion.
@@Noahandrews-fu1dy Initially by a Whirlpool, then by an LG with matching dryer. The LG cost twice as much, but so far, 2.8 years down the road, it's been well worth it
@@Noahandrews-fu1dy The LGs are doing just fine - washer and drier both. The washer is very stingy with water, in a water-saving way. Lots of features that Maytag and Whirlpool did not have. Might do a follow-up vid to show them.
Get a speed queen, It set me back 800$ but it has a real transmission and built with insanely well engineered and durable parts. Expected to last 25 years. Built like a tank, and the best warranties on the market. New washing machines are completely trash and don't get me started on HE. No idea what happened, but even the big brand names that go for 500$ and up are all the same. They have the same motor and sound the same, and all built to fail within a year. I had an old admiral for 300$ and the difference is night and day. Got rid of it before it failed.
You put way to many clothes in the washer ...you never suppose to pack the clothes like you were doing , you are suppose to add them loosely . I don't know if maybe that is one of your problems ..maybe ?? I am so confused because I am researching trying to find out what kind of machine would be best for me because my old machine just died and I have been without a machine for 2 days and the clothes are piling up but I can't make up my mind as WHAT TO BUY ??
Looks at some of my videos. I recommend the Samsung AquaJet 5.0 cu.ft washer it huge! or the LG waveforce. They are good agitatorless washes if you catch them on sale for $599.00.
sounds like a bad transmission the gear is not being brought all the way up to the agitate position or the mechisim that drives the corkscrew of the agitator is failing
I hate to tell you people who put comments on here we have the same exact machine only had it for 15 months and it started making a loud noise found out it was the transmission and a bearing and no he didn't over load it it will take that much you can wash a large comforter in it that what its made for until you go thru this experience keep your mouth shut we even have a extra warranty on it but Lowes decided to refund us instead
Thanks for the validation. We knew it wasn't just our imagination. And we DID read the instruction manual that came with the machine re: capacity and loading.
15 years and is giving up now I need to get a new one. My machine is been great I’ll miss it. Maytag is a good brand. But this machine is overloaded even for extra large. Too many clothes.
LakeWater, They didn't have job security when things were made well? Crap like this is one of the main reasons Sears is going bankrupt. This also forces people to source well made products like people did with Asian cars starting in 1975 because GM and the rest wanted us to be satisfied with their gas guzzling crap behemoth cars.
also plz get the newer version of the maytag centennial washer it has a different kind of agitator called the agipeller (its an agitator with impeller fins on the bottom) and its control panel has different styled knobs
Thanks. Next time I probably will look on Craigslist. We bought a new one (NOT a Maytag) right after this one bit the dust, and so far the new one is doing okay. Cheers.
so, I need help. my washer won't agitate or go through a spin cycle. I can tell that it's trying to, but then the barrel bangs around and it sounds like it's grinding. I just moved, so it got rocked around in the back of my truck, but I can't seem to find the problem. I've only had it for 3 years and I refuse to pay $84 for some dude to come "look" at it. anyone! please help!
Our AG's office is usually not too interested in consumer product problems unless they get a great many complaints, or if a product injured or killed someone. They seem more focused on cyber crime and identity theft it seems. Just the nature of the legal system. The warranty on this particular machine was good for one year. I don't believe that the manufacturer claimed it would for any particular lifespan, but any major appliance should be good for 10-15 years; it's not uncommon for well-made washers to last that long or longer. We weighed our options and amortized them, and the best alternative we could come up with was replacing the machine. We purchased an extended warranty on the new one, which I think is generally a crap shoot at best; some financial wizards advise against them, but we're not rolling in dough these days and could not afford to buy a new machine if this one doesn't last. Thanks for your comment. Very much appreciated.
You overloaded this machine far beyond its maximum capacity. No wonder the damn thing is shot when you put 100 pounds of clothes in for one wash. Learn to do laundry properly, and then go buy yourself a Speed Queen. They are the best washers on the market today.
Bullshit, Derek. Speed Queen is owned by Alliance Laundry Systems. They have absolutely nothing to do with Whirlpool or Maytag, and it definitely shows in the quality since Speed Queen wipes the floor with both of those brands.
These traditional washers are PITA. Mine is JUST LIKE THIS! They dont wash well and kick ass on the water bill. I'm getting HE, regardless of what those scammers say!
I dont care about maytag, and last thing I want is a junky 10 year old machine. I've never had a washer that washed better than SAMSUNG HE. The truth is truth, HE ROCKS. It uses about 1/2 the water, and is double the size. Even though it washes 15min longer, the size over makes up for it, and you end up saving time. The legend that HE is bad is just legend. And who told you that repairing a 10 year old washer was cheaper than sending a brand new washer for warranty (if that will ever happen)?
They're not scammers, it is basic physics... No water + top load x Gravity = clothes get pulled down to the bottom and ground up in the agitator like coffee beans in a burr grinder. Get the old fashioned kind that fills up with water. You'll be glad you did.
Don't forget those clothes getting under that good ol' agitator, so they are ripped and full of motor grease. And don't forget, smart physicist, that the bottom on the machine is SPINNING, the bottom on the HE machine is the agitator :P
This is absolutely THE funniest video I have watched in a long time. Hysterical. I feel bad for the owners, but at least they didn't spend 2K on the machines. Word to the wise for your next purchase: buy a Speed Queen. The design is the same one they've been using for decades, it is solid, no plastic parts (other than the knobs), it has a solid stainless steel tub and they last. for. decades. as in up to 30. Bonus, made entirely in America. Wisconsin, specifically.
used way to much soap and softener. also supposed to put half cap of softener in and then add water to fill dispenser to top. also the machine is very overloaded. that was 2 if not 3 loads of clothes put in.
That was our experience with the washer, for sure. We bought the washer and dryer (both Maytags) at the same time. The dryer is still running just fine.
Exactly! My 2006 Roper washer, is still going strong today, and it was a cheap washing machine when it was new! It has a tub suspension and a tub brake, which whirlpool does not put in their new HE washers (this is done for cost cutting measures). If you want a good modern washing machine, Speed Queen is the only way to go.
+fred handy - I agree. BTW, the machine we replaced the POS with is still going strong, well after its manufacturer's warranty expired. Still have about a year left on the extended warranty. Thanks for your comment. Cheers.
I had a Hurlpoop that appeared to be the badge engineered version of the same machine. The auger ratchet in the dasher ("agitator" is such a William F. Buckley word) banged so loudly when washing that the neighbors next door (houses about 30 feet apart, all windows of both houses closed) heard the thing agitating. I sent it back within three days in favor of a GE Hydrowave HE. The GE was a piece of shit, and barely outlasted the warranty, but it was quiet for most of the three years we had it. Using an LG top-loader now, and it seems to be holding up well, but my next washer will have a wringer on it. Actually, a pre-Hurlpoop Maysnag may be a good investment.
I do understand all this whining and crying about overloading your washer, it comes as no surprise that people today wouldn’t know a good washer because they never noticed one or owned one and growing up, their clothes just magically appeared. My washer was over 25 years old before I replaced it and was overloaded as a lot of you say, nearly every load and used nearly every day. I was told that it was discontinued with a model that our local retailer refuses to sell. It has only been a few weeks with the the one I have now and the “Temp/Water Level Switch” has already gone out and needs to be replaced. I should have just called the service repair man (person) and kept a good washer (I do still have it in storage?). As I remember growing up in a house with 10 of us kids and mom using the same washer for over 15 years and overloading it, hahaha (you people and “its overloaded”). Today's mindset, "You can’t make money if you don’t have repeat customers" and I see we have a hole country of “well I read it on the Internet” people with pockets full of money to throw away.
My mother's washer and dryer both lasted well over 20 years. The only repair I remember to either of them was my dad replacing a belt in the dryer - ONCE.
Youre so right - Im 57 and never seen anything like it, in some cases they actually try to defend the machine and excuse its premature failure by citing operator error and overloading. Granted one shouldn't over load, but its a fact that back when they made quality washers overloading did not wreck the washer, if anything it might not rinse as well or go off balance, but it didn't strip gears and destroy the appliance. And I dont remember one time an old washer literally exploded like the Samsung top loaders are doing-! My 1977 GE Filter Flo is still going and only this year started needing its first repairs, still had its original belt and pump even, and with some new parts its working good as ever, and the old belt was still in useable shape, but I replaced it anyway. Try and get any appliance today to last even ten years let alone 40, and notice even though the quality and performance are crap in new washers they still charge the same price as for the old school washers, even more in some cases. As always we pay more and get less for our money, a lot less. They used to sell reliability now they sell flashy computer boards sensors and plastic gears with no agitator to even turn the clothes over - I didn't fall for it for a second, I know one day my old GE will die, so after seeing the sea of junk theyre selling I bought a commercial duty Speed Queen and so glad I did, it performs like an old school washer even better and has the best warranty in the business.
Nicely stated. Most of the stuff with US branding these days is made in China. It would be nice to have American-made appliances once more that represented what "Made in USA" used to mean - quality, durability, and can-do. Thanks for you comment - much appreciated.
Most loads we did were not that large, as my wife normally separated items by color and type of material. But that load should have been okay, according to the instruction manual. Also, the machine did not start making the noise with that load. It had been doing it for a while, gradually getting worse, until it stopped working altogether. Cheers.
It was loaded that way for the video only. It was never run with loads that heavy - always with sorted, medium loads.That information is in the description and in many, many of my replies to comments such as yours. The machine was NEVER LOADED THAT HEAVY in normal use - ONLY FOR THE DEMONSTRATION. Thanks for watching and for your comment.
OMG mine is exactly the same thing for months now, and yesterday it stopped spinning still has the noise but now it does not spin, i am very upset it is only 2 years old very expensive i called maytag nothing they can do so i am just out of LUCK! the machine is terrible there should be some kind of recall with no expense to us!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Looking at buying a used machine, one without all the computerized BS, and hopefully one that will last more than 14 months for half the money - or less.
it won't because all you have to do is maintain it and not do stupid things like overload it. and no parts don't cost as much as the machine if you don't let someone hustle you at your local appliance store. there were several other people that said all you had to do was lock tight a bolt. that's 3 dollars.
That's a common remark that people make. That particular load was pretty big, but it was not typical of how we normally ran it, which was with whites separated from colored clothes, both usually in medium loads, and delicate stuff run by itself in small loads. The noises heard in the video did not begin on that day - they'd been going on and getting worse for some time, conveniently after the warranty expired, which was why we decided to record the video. We replaced that washer with another brand very soon after the video was posted. The "new" one has been doing fine since day 1. Cheers.
My board went bad approximately 3.5 years after purchase. So, I'm off to buy a new one since the repair is just a little less than a new one. My recommendation is to not purchase this one. The dryer is no better. Sounds like there are sneakers tumbling in there even if there is a light load.
I have heard Maytag is crap and so are the new brands of Whirlpool ..thank you for showing just how bad they are ......marked them off my list of what to buy ..Speed Queen is suppose to be the best , but I am still looking ..to find a washer and dryer that will last like they use too ! ..they cost way too much money to only give you a few years
I know this is an older video but I'll tell you what's wrong. These machines from Whirlpool are using a new design that eliminates a transmission. The motor is actually rotating back and forth to agitate. Look up " splutch " here on youtube to see your washer inside. ON the splutch are plastic teeth that connect the pulleys plastic teeth that are now ground down and are slipping. THESE MACHINES ARE CHEAP CHINESE JUNK. You have been overloading this machine. It can't take it. The only US made machine is Speed Queen and well worth the money.
Im so sick of seeing how many people are forced to spend their hard earned money on this poorly engineered shit. Speed Queen commercial duty washers are the only well made top loaders left. Maytag used to be a premiere brand, now its just a rebadged whirlpool and theyre crap as well. My 1977 GE filterflo lasted almost 40 years and still going, just started needing its first repairs this year and all it needed was a new pump as It had started to leak from the seal, but since it was almost 40 years old while I was in there I also replaced the belt, water control valve, and agitator mount. Sadly the outer tub has started to rust and someday I wont be able to fix it any more, so in anticipation of that day I went and bought a new commercial duty Speed Queen and im so glad I did, its proven itself to be a fine machine, designed to last 20 - 25 years depending on frequency of use, best warranty on the business - highly recommended.
+Tornected 😂😂😂😂😂 lol that was funny,, I have this washing machine and I have 0 problems with it it washes, rinses, & spin perfectly fine so yeah dude that washer was way beyond packed with clothes your u should've separated do them like shirts, underclothes, and socks then next load jeans and shorts then next load towels load and last if possible whites common sense,, that's how I do my laundry and I'm just 19 years old 😑
Just about any mechanical device can fail. Of of any run of machines that come off the assembly line, there are bound to be good ones and lemons. This one was a giant lemon. Glad yours is working.
22 years and going in the appliance field as a tech for Whirlpool and many others. This machine uses a plastic pulley held on by a 13mm nut on the bottom. The factory released these units in 2010 and didn't apply blue loctite to the pulley nut threads thus the nut will back off over time and cause the pulley to rub the plastic shield and jump by plastic teeth made onto the pulley top causing a grinding noise during spin and wash. if you look under the unit and see the pulley has rubbed the shield then replace the belt, pulley and shield then apply blue loctite to the threads and let the loctite cure overnight. If this is not your problem then the only thing left to make that noise would be a bad gear case. I know you have probably done something about it by now but i'm posting to help others with this issue also. Thanks
Just wanted you to know that I had this exact same issue on our washer (same make/model, minus agitator) and it was the 13mm nut on bottom!!! It had come loose. I took it apart, Loctite on it and waiting until tonight to try. BUT, I'm certain that was issue as the belt had come off and I could move the pulley by hand and make same noise. Wanted to say THANK YOU mcgill72143 you advice was spot on!!!!!!
shep m Glad I could help. :-)
mcgill72143 Hi! I also wanted to let you know that your advice was spot on!!! I had the same exact problem. My son helped get the 13mm nut off the pulley, we put some Loctite on it, waited till next morning and TahDah!!! The belt, pulley and shield were all in good shape so did not worry about it replacing them. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!! I knew with a name like McGill you couldn't be wrong!!!
Glad I could help !! :-)
mcgill72143 please help have2011 maytag bravosx-after wash,will not spin or drain,justs sits,after aprox 30mins all indicator lights on control goes out,whats wrong,please,i am a senior living on limited funds,thanks for any help
I bought a maytag centennial in September, it was delivered on the 30th that month (nearly 3 weeks after the purchase, but i knew this would be the case when i ordered it, because it was on backorder). On November 13, so yes, less than a month and a half later I put a service call in to maytag to get a repair man out because it was under full coverage still. The repair man came out and figured it was probably the splutch. Ordered one and about a week and a half later came out to put it on. This did not solve the problem. He came back to see what else it could be, again still under warranty, and decided to replace some shifter thing that pulls the splutch in and out of place for agitate and wash. (i think) We started it back up with a small load of towels (4 body towels, a couple hand towels, and maybe a dozen wash clothes/rags). After the initial agitate, it starting making a grinding/clicking sounds like gears that were slipping, but it was non-stop. So now I am hauling it back to the store at which it was purchased and demanding a refund because it is the transmission starting to go out. One more thing to the story, seeing as we only had it for less than a month and a half, it is just me and my girlfriend, and we wash maybe 2 loads a week, so about a dozen loads and the tranny is going out. Something is not right here.
I’m on Maytag #3. The first set is in a rental bought in 2008. Works fine to date. And it replaced speed queen. The way it was made they’ve probably leased the name at one point. Second Maytag came with the house we bought. I replace the plastic fan on dryer once no problem since . Machine was from the 90s. Still works perfect. Bought a new house with a Maytag Neptune front loader it was at least ten years old but the dryer was older the 90s like the old at our other house at least. One month later the Neptune blew its board and I could only find s top load Maytag commercial tech high efficiency. So far so good.
I have the same model It started making the same noise, after 4 years of owning it. After a few days it wouldn't spin the drum at all. Turns out the nut that holds the pulley for the transmission loosened up and then fell off. That noise is the pulley rubbing on the belt guard. A rachet, 8mm socket (to take belt cover off), and a 13mm socket (to put that nut back on) and you can fix it free.
Mine does the exact same thing. Thanks for the fix!
I have the Centennial W0 model, to reset its a full counter clockwise rotation, for diagnostic its 3 right, 1 left, 1 right with exactly a .5 second wait in between.
Great video!
It broke down entirely within a couple of days of our posting this video. It's just an over-sized paperweight now. Soon as we can round up a replacement, we'll probably take this one to the recycling place and get a few bucks for the steel in it. Thanks for watching.
I agree with you. In retrospect, we should have spent half as much money to have the old one repaired. Thanks for watching.
Speed Queen will be in the mix when the time comes. For now, we're going to the coin-op laundry for a buck per load and bringing the clean wash home to dry in our own dryer.
We are having the same issues with one that was given to my son and his girlfriend from her mother. I was service one last time before the extended service warranty expired a few months ago. But they have had troubles with it continuously ever sense they installed it. It sounds the same way, it's like a construction site. Crazy!
Amazing ours lasted about 12-14 months as well - 100% POS!
The machine we replaced with that POS Maytag lasted 20 years. Looking back on things now, it would have been far cheaper to have the other one repaired. Thanks for watching.
Apple Stump Bushcraft Stuff and T: I'm sure glad I never got a Maytag in 2018 when my original 1992 Maytag went capoot. I got the 2018 SPEED QUEEN TR5 SERIES WASHER which has no transmission. So far no service calls needed. It sure looks like MAYTAG really went downhill. I was almost going to consider buying a 2018 MAYTAG but now I'm glad I didn't. The only good washer you can buy now is the SPEED QUEEN TC5000 SERIES OLD SCHOOL AGITATOR WASHER.
@@albertcarello619 A number of people have recommended Speed Queen. No one sells them in my area.
@SCSlimBoiseID well you can always buy them offline.
It is heavily overloaded. Overloading will damage the transmission. No wonder it is making this sound.
Recently went Washer & Dryer shopping. Asked how long modern Washers/Dryers last ... most gave the 10 to 12 year standard salesmen answer. One sales women told me that most modern washer will last about 5 to 6 years ... Dryers should last about twice that. The only washer (that a salesmen told me) will last 15 to 20 years is a Speed Queen commercial unit. These units are built old school mechanical ... no circuit boards.
2005 Whirlpool completed its acquisition of Maytag and began integrating the two appliance companies, In fairness ... most salesmen told me privately that the brand has gone downhill since.
The owner's manual clearly states, even on the lid: load the clothes loosely. You packed about 2 loads in there. No wonder you are having problems.
Read the text that goes with the video.
I disagree. It has to do with the design!
@Ari Harris Why? These machines suck! It doesn't matter if you follow their directions! IT DOESN'T WORK!
@Ari Harris Explain how.
@Ari Harris Damn! Wow!
Good idea, no need in repairing that POS cause repair cost are damn near as high as buying a new one. A new Speed Queen W&D will set you back approx. $1500-$1700 depending on the model but the good news is you won't go thru this aggravation again, they last over 20 yrs so well worth the price. Good luck to ya.
Jam that many clothes in ANY washer and double up on the soap like that and you'll have issues. You may want to check with your local community college to see if they offer "basic household machine operation". The instructions under the lid are basic, but generally enough for most. For you, reading the entire manual should have been a MUST, especially the troubleshooting section. Unfortunately, not everyone on the planet is qualified to operate a washing machine.
My 1977 GE filter flo washed loads just like this without a hitch for 40 years and its still going - don't blow smoke up my keester, this a Maytag and supposed to be a quality appliance (NOT!) - Before everything went to hell you didn't have to treat a washer like a delicate flower for fear it wouldn't wash more than a shirt and pair of socks without self destructing. Samsungs are literally exploding and putting holes in peoples walls during the spin cycle, I don't remember anything like that happening before they started building these computer driven junkpiles -- give it enough time, your washer will die well before its time and your opinion will change. Some people are buying two washers inside of 5 years or less, the whole things a joke between the govt. EPA and manufacturers now building scrap appliances it wont be long before were all beating our clothes on a rock again to get them clean - the rock is far more reliable than 99% of these new washers.
Arnold Maffufnick: You assume much.
Maybe so, but I don't think every failure in the myriad of bad washer videos is directly attributed to overloading, but even if it is the dang machine should be made to handle it at least a few times before puking its guts out - especially for what they charge for these POS. People do overload washers, ive done it myself three or four times in my life, but my GE still lasted 40 years and still going. You overload one of these new ones just once and it might well be the end for it. Sorry I cant defend a product with no real suspension system and plastic drive gears, plastic in a heavy load like this is ludicrous and made to fail. I know my trusty old GE will fail someday, so after looking at videos, reviews and new washers on the sales floor it didn't take a genius to see build quality has fallen to an appalling low and they are no longer built to last, no matter who is loading them. I bought a new speed queen and its so much better a washer than what theyre selling now, all steel gears and serious agitation action - I put in a large load and its done and totally clean in 30 minutes, 37 if you select extra rinse. My friends fancy $1,300 front loader takes almost an hour and a half and the clothes smell like mold even though she does the monthly cleansing cycle suggested by the manual - so shes waiting on the washer all the time now and wishes she had fixed their old Maytag set instead. It used to be you waited on the dryer now you wait on the washer longer than we used to wait on the dryer, that's a significant change in performance and wash times, not to mention the total collapse in reliability and longevity.
So I've had this same washer for sometime. I purchased it to replace a whirlpool smart washer only to find out Maytag was bought by whirlpool.
The lights should have been the key, but many products share same technology and I didn't pay attention to the details as I was in need of a washe, (pronto).
This Maytag washer makes the same ratcheting noise as in your video.
I will say that over time (years) of use it finally stopped making noises.
But what a pain.
The whirlpool was almost silent before a sensor messed up right after the warranty ran out.
So I have played this game before. the repair 2/3 of new machine no more than a debunked warranty and then I realized why didn't I pony up for the new machine without headaches
These are nice machines when the do their job but don't get attached and fix them they aren't worth it unless you have a buddy that can help you out with costs or you are technically able to repair.
The machine we replaced it with hss been running fine going on 4 years now. I suspect its control array/cluster was made by the same Chinese factory the Maytag came from, but so far it has been trouble-free.
Wife manages the choice of detergent and fabric softener and how much to add. Purpose of the video was to demonstrate what a POS this Maytag POS we bought brand new less than 18 months ago is. The detergent and fabric softener are immaterial, other than to demo that it was added according to the washer's instructions. Buy Maytag at your own risk. Thanks for watching.
Great testimony but what do you plan to do, gonna keep it till it breaks down (won't be long)? Best advice I can give ya when you decide to get a replacement is Speed Queen, check customer reviews for yourself, no complaints.
I have a early 90's GE filter flo washer that works fine never had a problem.
post videos please
Good thing that it still works. Maybe never by the agitator washer.My papi and gram had a old maytag but overheated not the centennial but now they do with the impeller and it works fantasic.Mpost people have problems with the agitator.
I love the Maytag Kenmore whirlpool speed queen Roper wAsher machine
Ooh 😲. Yeah you're right this was a POS!! But I like how you can load so many clothes and they still come out clean. But it was just a tad bit over full. I'd break the clothes down by colors and whites and wash separate.
Got a question??
Do they still sale this washer oday? I'd like to have one!
David Young26 Probably. I'd never consider buying another one.
Quentin26: You might like the Speed Queen TC 5000SERIES OLD SCHOOL WASHER.
I know this video was posted awhile ago, but rest assured you are not alone in being fooled by Maytag. I have the same model but mine managed to last two years before it broke beyond repair.
I had the same model as well and surprisingly enough it lasted 10 years before it had a major failure and never made noise like the machine in the video in fact I have videos of my machine on my channel just search THE MAYTAG CENTENNIAL WASHER MOVIE and I have about 12 or 13 videos
I got a centennial HE about 3 or 4 years ago. I have hated it from the beginning. Load size is quite small, or it will not work right. The transmission went out in a year, and my extended Lowes warranty service took almost a month to repair the machine. A few months ago, it started messing up. My son took it apart, and while he did not find out what was wrong, it worked again till this week. Now it is looking like the shiftier is bad.
in addition to mechanical problems, the machine has no filter for lint. That may be fine for some people, but I do not use a dryer.
Add the small capacity, and this is a terribly disappointing purchase.
On the bright side, the machine is quite light, and should be easy to haul off compared to many washers. But it will not bring much money as scrap metal.
You overloaded it!
***** Yeah, but for these crappy machines, it's an overload
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LGwasherFan The honest truth is that they are only supposed to be as full as the tub. It is not supposed to be filled beyond the tub and for sure you will have that problem. Washers are made to hold only so much and naturally you go over that it messes up.
This is actually a Whirlpool, banged as a Maytag
amberlynn6914 maytag was bought by whirlpool in 2005-2006
thats WAAAAAAAAAY too much detergent
the detergent was kinda okay the clothing was the one that did damage
its your transmission the gear is not moving fully to the spin position hense the clicking and failing of the cycle
need to get that fixed.
The sounds from your washer while washing is definitely from two different sources. The clicking sound is the timer turning as it turns. The other noise is the agitator turning noise. All sounds like something is rubbing each other or premature worn parts working together.
My Maytag Centennial Series is one model earlier than yours it doesn't make the noise like yours without the led lights. But it does make an above average noise and vibration.It surprised me because I paid a premium price for it when new and expected more refine level of quality. It lasted for eight years.In its latest year of life it started to make high pitch bearing type of noise. It might be the motor bearing problem is developing. Didn't want to spend money on an old machine that might get snowballed to more other new problems to come. It was trashed and replaced with an elcheapo unit "HAIER" brand cost only half the price of the Maytag. I am going to take chances. Just don't feel like buying based on famous brand names of the past anymore. In the past I've brought low class non famous brands eg. "Roper " broke after 18-19 years of service. Others less expensive units Iglis and Kenmore last somewhere 8-13 years. Definitely not worthy to paid extra for Maytag brand appliances anymore.
Lol Tom: 18-19 years isn't bad for a ROPER at all. Even 13-14 years seems ok for the AMANA.
Find a vintage 1980s Maytag or Whirlpool direct-drive. Either of those EASILY outperform ANYTHING on the market today!
Overload too the maxx this is crazy.
I have this exact washer I'm having an issue with the lid switch sticking but it still washes just fine and on mine when it's spinning the wash water out the rinse light comes on
The lid locking function was an issue on the machine in the video as well. The one we replaced it with has the same aggravating issue. The lid stays locked after the end of the last spin cycle long after the tub has come to a stop. Somewhere, there's probably a product liability attorney responsible for that one.
@@SCSlimBoiseID I mean mine washes perfect other than that lid lock I have no complaints over it's wash performance
@@randytorboli Glad you got a good one! Cheers.
@@SCSlimBoiseID me too
@@SCSlimBoiseID here's a full cycle video of my Maytag Centennial just like this one but functioning correctly
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Did you ever get the machine repaired? What was the issue having the same problem
WAY TOO MUCH CLOTHES...YOU OVERLOADED THE WASHER
that would not happen if you overloaded the washer int spin mode and it go off balance
No problem here...It's just 'breaking' in...
So the control knob has selections for load sizes, and we followed instructions included with the machine for load and balancing. I'm thinking Maytag should add some graphics to accompany the load selection verbiage, something like a picture of a sock for "small," two socks for "medium," two socks and a washcloth for "large," and two socks, a washcloth and a dish towel for "heavy load." That's about what this cheap-charlie POS might be able to handle without breaking down.This is not the first use of this machine, nor was it a typical load of wash - most loads during its so-called useful life were much smaller, in the medium range, color-sorted, etc.The grinding noises didn't start on the day the video was shot.
It has been replaced. Unfortunately, the new machine has the exact same lighting indicator panel and, goes through the "sensing" cycle, and was likely made at the same factory in China where the Maytag came from. We bought a 3-year extended warranty with the new one. At least when it craps out after a couple months, we'll have some recourse.
+Apple Stump Bushcraft - Did it end up being the transmission or something else?
+Apple Stump Bushcraft I agree 100%! I hate my Maytag Washing Machine! I can't wait to replace it! Clothes come out looking awful..Have to run it at least 2-3 times! PLease let me know what type and brand washer you purchased! I'm presently buying parts for mine! Maytag will never get our business again! Poor customer service!
+Aj Oelrich It ended up being replaced with a new washer of a different brand. The controls for the new one are quite similar and I suspect that all that's different between the two is the "livery;" i.e., the name of the manufacturer, color scheme, etc. I'm afraid that the "guts" of the machine are identical. Still, the new one works. We'll see if it too is a POS in due course.
+Apple Stump Bushcraft I have a Maytag Centennial that is a model without the agitator. I do not put as many clothes in a load as your video showed, but it is typically a pretty big load as I have a household of 8. I have had my machine for several years and just started having issues. I am pretty sure my issue is the transmission since the sound only happens during the agitation/wash cycle. It is fine on the spin cycle. I've been pretty rough on the machine and it still works. I wouldn't call all these machines pos. Just my opinion.
And it should say don't go above the tub ring for a super plus load. And Sears says that overloading the washer or tightly packing it can cause poor cleaning.
Are these he washers?
We didn't check to verify the sex of the washer.
Sorry HE high effecancy
@@leeemenheiser8607 That one wasn't. It was high expense, low efficiency, and maximum frustration. It's long gone now, hopefully recycled into something useful.
Two words: Speed Queen.
And did you notice that the detergent you are using is Tide with downy already added, meaning there is no need for more softener. I will agree, all home appliances made in current years are junk that don't use enough water and have very poor durability. Maytag was bought out by Whirlpool in 2007 so you just unknowingly bought a Whirlpool washer with the Maytag brand name on it. I would be returning it and buying Speed Queens.You will be much more satisfied if you do. Still, use less additives!
Not sure why you packed it so full for "demo purposes". That amount of laundry would destroy just about any washer
It wasn't destroyed by that load. It was already wrecked by just over a year of washing light to moderate loads. No new sounds or failures resulted from the demo load.
sounds like a song album, from the washer!
Oh my lord that thing sounds awful ...thanks for sharing !
I know right.
dont keep saying these kind of washers are junk or whatever because i like them
sounds like the belt pulley is rubbing against the belt cover.
It's gearbox broke a few days ago. I will try to have it fixed. If anyone can help with that please do.
I'm having a similar problem with our exact same Maytag washer. I'm thinking it is a bearing. This unit is 2 yrs old.
Very sad.
I did a hub bearing on an old amana/maytag/speedqueen when i first moved into my house. Its been working great for 6 years or something now. 7? whatever.
That said, the parts alone were nearly 100 bucks. If i'd paid someone to do it, woudl have been 1/2 the cost of a new washer.
Damn that sounds bad.
Hub bearing on the agitator, or gearbox for agitatormotor...
This Washer is 1 of the 5 Maytag Washers I’m wishing to see some Videos of by Kirk Rivas soon.
Maytag Washer MVWC200XW
i have no audio (sadly) is this a good washer? I have the same exact one, but was debating whether or not to buy a new one
Ours was a complete POS - it barely lasted a year - literally just a few days longer than the warranty. Other examples of this model may have been excellent performers, but this one was not. We replaced it with another brand and have not had any trouble with that one.
WillC Vlog
Fix it
WillC Vlog not to give up fix it .
I wasn't as savvy about repairing appliances at the time this happened. Since then, we had a 7 year-old dishwasher spring a major leak under the door. I figured it would cost $ hundreds to have a repairman come out and work on it, so I did some research, figured out what wrong, ordered the part online and replaced it myself. There's something to be said for hiring a pro, but for the dishwasher it wasn't necessary.
Thanks taking the time to comment - good suggestion.
That's about a week's worth of laundry in one load. lol
So this has been replaced by what
@@Noahandrews-fu1dy Initially by a Whirlpool, then by an LG with matching dryer. The LG cost twice as much, but so far, 2.8 years down the road, it's been well worth it
@SCSlimBoiseID oh bummer I liked the cenntenial and do u still have the lg or has it been replaced
@@Noahandrews-fu1dy The LGs are doing just fine - washer and drier both. The washer is very stingy with water, in a water-saving way. Lots of features that Maytag and Whirlpool did not have. Might do a follow-up vid to show them.
@@SCSlimBoiseID alr
@@SCSlimBoiseID front load or top load
Get a speed queen, It set me back 800$ but it has a real transmission and built with insanely well engineered and durable parts. Expected to last 25 years. Built like a tank, and the best warranties on the market. New washing machines are completely trash and don't get me started on HE. No idea what happened, but even the big brand names that go for 500$ and up are all the same. They have the same motor and sound the same, and all built to fail within a year. I had an old admiral for 300$ and the difference is night and day. Got rid of it before it failed.
You put way to many clothes in the washer ...you never suppose to pack the clothes like you were doing , you are suppose to add them loosely . I don't know if maybe that is one of your problems ..maybe ?? I am so confused because I am researching trying to find out what kind of machine would be best for me because my old machine just died and I have been without a machine for 2 days and the clothes are piling up but I can't make up my mind as WHAT TO BUY ??
Looks at some of my videos. I recommend the Samsung AquaJet 5.0 cu.ft washer it huge! or the LG waveforce. They are good agitatorless washes if you catch them on sale for $599.00.
That would be so awesome I have so many clothes to wash at my house I keep my washer going just about all the time . Thanks for the advice !
No problem
Hey that’s the pos I bought . 1 person 3 1/2 yrs = junk !!! I’ll beat my clothes on a rock before I buy another Maytag !
A voice of reason at last. Thank you. :)
You also put too much clothes in the tub.
sounds like a bad transmission the gear is not being brought all the way up to the agitate position or the mechisim that drives the corkscrew of the agitator is failing
I hate to tell you people who put comments on here we have the same exact machine only had it for 15 months and it started making a loud noise found out it was the transmission and a bearing and no he didn't over load it it will take that much you can wash a large comforter in it that what its made for until you go thru this experience keep your mouth shut we even have a extra warranty on it but Lowes decided to refund us instead
Thanks for the validation. We knew it wasn't just our imagination. And we DID read the instruction manual that came with the machine re: capacity and loading.
15 years and is giving up now I need to get a new one. My machine is been great I’ll miss it. Maytag is a good brand.
But this machine is overloaded even for extra large. Too many clothes.
I find this to be a trend in most everything nowadays, planned obsolescence means job security for manufacturers as well support businesses.
LakeWater, They didn't have job security when things were made well? Crap like this is one of the main reasons Sears is going bankrupt.
This also forces people to source well made products like people did with Asian cars starting in 1975 because GM and the rest wanted us to be satisfied with their gas guzzling crap behemoth cars.
also plz get the newer version of the maytag centennial washer it has a different kind of agitator called the agipeller (its an agitator with impeller fins on the bottom) and its control panel has different styled knobs
You did overload it a bit but a new washer is junk nowadays. Buy you a vintage washer on craigslist
Thanks. Next time I probably will look on Craigslist. We bought a new one (NOT a Maytag) right after this one bit the dust, and so far the new one is doing okay. Cheers.
No problem with the LG washer machine
Thanks for the recommendation. Next time we need a washer, we'll look at LG. :)
The splutch went bad. It's like a $20.00 part and takes about 20 minutes to fix.
Its overloaded man. No offense. But i dont trust those new models anyway..
so, I need help. my washer won't agitate or go through a spin cycle. I can tell that it's trying to, but then the barrel bangs around and it sounds like it's grinding. I just moved, so it got rocked around in the back of my truck, but I can't seem to find the problem. I've only had it for 3 years and I refuse to pay $84 for some dude to come "look" at it. anyone! please help!
tilt it back and check to see if the pulley for the transmission has backed off.
why you wearing nail Polish
u should go through your attorney general and put a claim in and make them fix it if it says 10 years it should last 10 years or longer
Our AG's office is usually not too interested in consumer product
problems unless they get a great many complaints, or if a product
injured or killed someone. They seem more focused on cyber crime and
identity theft it seems. Just the nature of the legal system.
The warranty on this particular machine was good for one year. I don't believe that the manufacturer claimed it would for any particular lifespan, but any major appliance should be good for 10-15 years; it's not uncommon for well-made washers to last that long or longer.
We weighed our options and amortized them, and the best alternative we could come up with was replacing the machine. We purchased an extended warranty on the new one, which I think is generally a crap shoot at best; some financial wizards advise against them, but we're not rolling in dough these days and could not afford to buy a new machine if this one doesn't last.
Thanks for your comment. Very much appreciated.
You overloaded this machine far beyond its maximum capacity. No wonder the damn thing is shot when you put 100 pounds of clothes in for one wash. Learn to do laundry properly, and then go buy yourself a Speed Queen. They are the best washers on the market today.
Actually whirlpool owns speed queen and maytag now so you're pretty much buying this washer when you buy speed queen
Bullshit, Derek. Speed Queen is owned by Alliance Laundry Systems. They have absolutely nothing to do with Whirlpool or Maytag, and it definitely shows in the quality since Speed Queen wipes the floor with both of those brands.
+derek renshaw Wrong wrong wrong. Folks do not listen to they clown he does not know what he is talking about.
It would help if you didn't shove your basket so full the agitator couldn't move if it wanted to.
TO MANY CLOTHES!!!!!
These traditional washers are PITA. Mine is JUST LIKE THIS! They dont wash well and kick ass on the water bill. I'm getting HE, regardless of what those scammers say!
I dont care about maytag, and last thing I want is a junky 10 year old machine. I've never had a washer that washed better than SAMSUNG HE. The truth is truth, HE ROCKS. It uses about 1/2 the water, and is double the size. Even though it washes 15min longer, the size over makes up for it, and you end up saving time. The legend that HE is bad is just legend. And who told you that repairing a 10 year old washer was cheaper than sending a brand new washer for warranty (if that will ever happen)?
They're not scammers, it is basic physics... No water + top load x Gravity = clothes get pulled down to the bottom and ground up in the agitator like coffee beans in a burr grinder. Get the old fashioned kind that fills up with water. You'll be glad you did.
Don't forget those clothes getting under that good ol' agitator, so they are ripped and full of motor grease. And don't forget, smart physicist, that the bottom on the machine is SPINNING, the bottom on the HE machine is the agitator :P
This is absolutely THE funniest video I have watched in a long time. Hysterical. I feel bad for the owners, but at least they didn't spend 2K on the machines. Word to the wise for your next purchase: buy a Speed Queen. The design is the same one they've been using for decades, it is solid, no plastic parts (other than the knobs), it has a solid stainless steel tub and they last. for. decades. as in up to 30. Bonus, made entirely in America. Wisconsin, specifically.
this was posted on my Birthday
should've gone with a speed queen
used way to much soap and softener. also supposed to put half cap of softener in and then add water to fill dispenser to top. also the machine is very overloaded. that was 2 if not 3 loads of clothes put in.
I have an old school maytag . It's 18 yrs.old so far no problems.the modern washers are crap
That was our experience with the washer, for sure. We bought the washer and dryer (both Maytags) at the same time. The dryer is still running just fine.
LG front loader washer machine is Awesome 👏
Thanks for the recommendation. I've looked at some of the LG line recently, but so far, we're not needing a new one.
it's sounds like it is grinding up metal
It was a horrible sound. That machine is now long gone, and the replacement is working fine. Cheers.
This washer was made by Whirlpool. It's their new junk model. Their previous direct drive models were way better.
Exactly! My 2006 Roper washer, is still going strong today, and it was a cheap washing machine when it was new! It has a tub suspension and a tub brake, which whirlpool does not put in their new HE washers (this is done for cost cutting measures). If you want a good modern washing machine, Speed Queen is the only way to go.
+fred handy - I agree. BTW, the machine we replaced the POS with is still going strong, well after its manufacturer's warranty expired. Still have about a year left on the extended warranty. Thanks for your comment. Cheers.
I had a Hurlpoop that appeared to be the badge engineered version of the same machine. The auger ratchet in the dasher ("agitator" is such a William F. Buckley word) banged so loudly when washing that the neighbors next door (houses about 30 feet apart, all windows of both houses closed) heard the thing agitating. I sent it back within three days in favor of a GE Hydrowave HE. The GE was a piece of shit, and barely outlasted the warranty, but it was quiet for most of the three years we had it. Using an LG top-loader now, and it seems to be holding up well, but my next washer will have a wringer on it.
Actually, a pre-Hurlpoop Maysnag may be a good investment.
i feel lucky my maytag worked for 2 years it is a joke looking for a new one no more maytags
I do understand all this whining and crying about overloading your washer, it comes as no surprise that people today wouldn’t know a good washer because they never noticed one or owned one and growing up, their clothes just magically appeared. My washer was over 25 years old before I replaced it and was overloaded as a lot of you say, nearly every load and used nearly every day. I was told that it was discontinued with a model that our local retailer refuses to sell. It has only been a few weeks with the the one I have now and the “Temp/Water Level Switch” has already gone out and needs to be replaced. I should have just called the service repair man (person) and kept a good washer (I do still have it in storage?). As I remember growing up in a house with 10 of us kids and mom using the same washer for over 15 years and overloading it, hahaha (you people and “its overloaded”). Today's mindset, "You can’t make money if you don’t have repeat customers" and I see we have a hole country of “well I read it on the Internet” people with pockets full of money to throw away.
My mother's washer and dryer both lasted well over 20 years. The only repair I remember to either of them was my dad replacing a belt in the dryer - ONCE.
Youre so right - Im 57 and never seen anything like it, in some cases they actually try to defend the machine and excuse its premature failure by citing operator error and overloading. Granted one shouldn't over load, but its a fact that back when they made quality washers overloading did not wreck the washer, if anything it might not rinse as well or go off balance, but it didn't strip gears and destroy the appliance. And I dont remember one time an old washer literally exploded like the Samsung top loaders are doing-! My 1977 GE Filter Flo is still going and only this year started needing its first repairs, still had its original belt and pump even, and with some new parts its working good as ever, and the old belt was still in useable shape, but I replaced it anyway. Try and get any appliance today to last even ten years let alone 40, and notice even though the quality and performance are crap in new washers they still charge the same price as for the old school washers, even more in some cases. As always we pay more and get less for our money, a lot less. They used to sell reliability now they sell flashy computer boards sensors and plastic gears with no agitator to even turn the clothes over - I didn't fall for it for a second, I know one day my old GE will die, so after seeing the sea of junk theyre selling I bought a commercial duty Speed Queen and so glad I did, it performs like an old school washer even better and has the best warranty in the business.
Nicely stated. Most of the stuff with US branding these days is made in China. It would be nice to have American-made appliances once more that represented what "Made in USA" used to mean - quality, durability, and can-do. Thanks for you comment - much appreciated.
yambo59 , No it just wore your clothes out faster and caused unclean clothes
yambo59, The new washers with the disc plate washboards work, but they don't wash comforters well
If that's how many clothes you put in there on a regular basis , no wonder! That's WAY overloaded. The machine won't be able to handle that.
If you usually do smaller, I'm still not surprised it broke, it's a piece on sh-t anyway.
Most loads we did were not that large, as my wife normally separated items by color and type of material. But that load should have been okay, according to the instruction manual. Also, the machine did not start making the noise with that load. It had been doing it for a while, gradually getting worse, until it stopped working altogether. Cheers.
Well you're filling it above the basket holes so too many clothes in there for one thing. Lol
It was loaded that way for the video only. It was never run with loads that heavy - always with sorted, medium loads.That information is in the description and in many, many of my replies to comments such as yours. The machine was NEVER LOADED THAT HEAVY in normal use - ONLY FOR THE DEMONSTRATION. Thanks for watching and for your comment.
Oh.. ok. I didn't even look at the description this time.
Sorry about that. Bet you get tired of having to explain that again and again lol.
OMG mine is exactly the same thing for months now, and yesterday it stopped spinning still has the noise but now it does not spin, i am very upset it is only 2 years old very expensive i called maytag nothing they can do so i am just out of LUCK! the machine is terrible there should be some kind of recall with no expense to us!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Looking at buying a used machine, one without all the computerized BS, and hopefully one that will last more than 14 months for half the money - or less.
You put too much dang detergent in there!
To much detergent bro u only need a lil plus u overloaded it never do that
it won't because all you have to do is maintain it and not do stupid things like overload it. and no parts don't cost as much as the machine if you don't let someone hustle you at your local appliance store. there were several other people that said all you had to do was lock tight a bolt. that's 3 dollars.
You overloaded it and it did enternal damage
That's a common remark that people make. That particular load was pretty big, but it was not typical of how we normally ran it, which was with whites separated from colored clothes, both usually in medium loads, and delicate stuff run by itself in small loads. The noises heard in the video did not begin on that day - they'd been going on and getting worse for some time, conveniently after the warranty expired, which was why we decided to record the video. We replaced that washer with another brand very soon after the video was posted. The "new" one has been doing fine since day 1. Cheers.
My board went bad approximately 3.5 years after purchase. So, I'm off to buy a new one since the repair is just a little less than a new one. My recommendation is to not purchase this one. The dryer is no better. Sounds like there are sneakers tumbling in there even if there is a light load.
Too much fabric softener even he noise in the wash cycle sounds kinda like a musical rythym
got same problem last maytag I had lasted 16 years this one 14 months there junk
I have heard Maytag is crap and so are the new brands of Whirlpool ..thank you for showing just how bad they are ......marked them off my list of what to buy ..Speed Queen is suppose to be the best , but I am still looking ..to find a washer and dryer that will last like they use too ! ..they cost way too much money to only give you a few years
I know this is an older video but I'll tell you what's wrong. These machines from Whirlpool are using a new design that eliminates a transmission. The motor is actually rotating back and forth to agitate. Look up " splutch " here on youtube to see your washer inside. ON the splutch are plastic teeth that connect the pulleys plastic teeth that are now ground down and are slipping. THESE MACHINES ARE CHEAP CHINESE JUNK. You have been overloading this machine. It can't take it. The only US made machine is Speed Queen and well worth the money.
My washer does the exact same thing
Im so sick of seeing how many people are forced to spend their hard earned money on this poorly engineered shit. Speed Queen commercial duty washers are the only well made top loaders left. Maytag used to be a premiere brand, now its just a rebadged whirlpool and theyre crap as well. My 1977 GE filterflo lasted almost 40 years and still going, just started needing its first repairs this year and all it needed was a new pump as It had started to leak from the seal, but since it was almost 40 years old while I was in there I also replaced the belt, water control valve, and agitator mount. Sadly the outer tub has started to rust and someday I wont be able to fix it any more, so in anticipation of that day I went and bought a new commercial duty Speed Queen and im so glad I did, its proven itself to be a fine machine, designed to last 20 - 25 years depending on frequency of use, best warranty on the business - highly recommended.
he overloaded it
uuuuh u packed that washer almost like u wanted to make a joke
+jellyperales Then the instruction inside the lid and in the manual are a joke. Matter of fact, the entire machine was a joke.
You're a joke. You don't pack the washer with clothes, you *ADD LOOSE HEAPS EVENLY.* It's common sense. Go back to first grade.
+Tornected For real though. haha
+Tornected 😂😂😂😂😂 lol that was funny,, I have this washing machine and I have 0 problems with it it washes, rinses, & spin perfectly fine so yeah dude that washer was way beyond packed with clothes your u should've separated do them like shirts, underclothes, and socks then next load jeans and shorts then next load towels load and last if possible whites common sense,, that's how I do my laundry and I'm just 19 years old 😑
Just about any mechanical device can fail. Of of any run of machines that come off the assembly line, there are bound to be good ones and lemons. This one was a giant lemon. Glad yours is working.
replace that transmition and pullie problem solve