Maytag Bravos XL BEARING NOISE/REPAIR REVIEW poor whirlpool design
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Overview of a repair your going to have to do if you own this washing machine.
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I have an appliance business and only sell these types. When you install the tub seal use a lot of all purpose around the sidewall and i the. Put a layer of gasket shellack over the top. Never had one come back since
I’m five years in with same washer and the same problem. I guess five years of use is exceptional with this make and model, but I’m going to buy a different make at this point.
Thanks for your candid expertise !
I agree with you it does not clean as good as my other washer did. I wish I had kept my Frigidaire front loader washer.
Four years on on mine. Same issue. Already had the lid switch replaced within the second year. This machine is trash. If I knew it was Whirlpool I would have never bought it. Made in my home state! Thanks for the part numbers 👍👍
Yeah definitely garbage. Crossing fingers, but mine is been good ever since the repair
Thanks for the insight, btw. It's very helpful!
Richard Perez no problem! Thanks for the comment and give it a thumbs up if it helped ya out! Thanks!!!
Good Video. We have had ours for 9 years, and it is now making the loud noise. At least one load per day minimum. So I will order the bearing kit and see how it goes. It has been a good machine up until now. Sorry to read so many had problems early.
Lucky you ! Seriously 9 yrs?
Mine is just at barely 5 years and now repairs are almost as much as a new cheaper washer.
Ugh.
I have had mine for 7 ish years and this is the first problem we have had. did the repair work for you?
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On ours, the entire electonic control panel (the whole top gray box with touchpad) was burnt out so they replaced. Order took 9 days to receive part. Of course its during a pandemic, parts shortages etc so prices of course have gone up too. My husband knows nothing about electronics so add another 100. for service guy.
The repair did work. The service guy said these go out all the time only on the Maytag Bravos XL washers though not the dryer. Hmm 🤔 defect?
We are just 2 adults we do max 4 loads per week.
When this dies, will NOT replace with same brand. I want a full tub of water for all loads except rinse/spin and a center core agitator. These new bottom of tub agitation 2 cups of water for a load seems to wear out towels and shred tshirts quickly. So I always use the bed linens water depth otherwise its just sloshing around in dirty water even during rinse cycles. GROSS. I'll probably have to order the one I want from Mexico, they sell brand new but older versions of appliances because they don't have as strict power/water saver appliance codes there. Or at least thats been my experience of when there for extended periods of time.
Perfect Video. Taking mine out to the Range for target practice.
Oh. Good idea. Also, Its big enough that I may actually hit it from 50 feet. 😉👍
I have a video of my, not even, Maytag Bravo XL (with fake agitator) making an odd gear noise when I wash heavier loads. I wish I could share it somehow do you could tell me if its my issue.
What did you use to drive bearing out?
OK so I have the same unit for over 7 years and have had none of these issues. It washes fine and has never given me any grief (fingers crossed) Not sure if they made changes due to issues like this but I cannot complain!
Good to hear. Yeah maybe they updated the seal or something. I still hate the way this thing washes though. If I put a pair of pants in there that have any mud or anything on them, they come out with the same mud on them. I have to pre wash them in a sink. The old agitator style washers do a much better job
Thumbs up 👍 Maytag never brakes 😂
I have this unit. No problems for years. Run about 2 loads a day on average. Recently started to make more noise then I like in the 75,000 rpm (lol) spin cycle and I'm just preemptively preparing to replace the bearings. *shrug* I like my washer. Sucks so many people have had problems with it.
Maybe they upgraded the bearings at some point. Mine has been good since I've made this video. I made sure to pack lots of extra grease in there. I still don't like this washer very much though because I have extremely dirty clothes and it doesn't do as good of a job as the old agitator type
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Do you use the 'recommended' washer cleaner tablets, like once a month or 2? IDK. They keep the washer clean but I wonder how corrosive that cleaner tablet is on the parts THAT AREN'T covered under warranty .
Sigh. I hate laundry.
I use those once in a blue moon if the washing machine starts smelling. I recommend if you replace the bearing to pack it up real thoroughly with waterproof grease. I used belray Grease. Hasn't been a problem since. Good luck Pom Mom
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Ya know how the clean washer light comes on and the manufacturer recommends that you use the cleaner tablet.... does not doing the cleaning cycle void the drum or motor warranty ? If you know... thx. I know they wont know if Im using the tablet or just bleach but the heavy water load used in the cleaning cycle on the parts alone is a lot of unnecessary wear n tear, especially when manual says every 30 days. I usually just wanna run that cycle after washing pet stuff or washable shoes/sandles.
No I don't see how that would void the warranty
9 yrs, 1 circuit board, 2 bearing kits, 1 pump, spin basket bushings. Total crap product. Poor wash quality.
Always good to have animal helpers, best!
Richard Perez haha yup!
had the bearings go in 2015 on a 2012 model MVWB850YG1, good that I paid the extended warranty. About 18 months later, bearings went again. never buying Maytag/Whirlpool again.
It's definitely a poor design. But since making this video I haven't had to replace mine again. Still going strong, knock on wood
Thanks for the video. Did you go with the after market parts or O.E.M.?
He got the OEM one.
Did you pull the bearings apart to pack with marine grade grease, or simply put the grease in the outside of the bearing???
Yes I packed them thoroughly with Marine Grease. Haven't been a problem since.
Mine is 6 yrs. old and had to replace water valve and now bearings. Old unit was 15 yrs old and still going.
Mine has been all good ever since this last compared
Still doesn't clean my clothes as good as the old agitator type though
So is this gonna happen every 2 years or is the new kit updated to last longer?
Sam G I'm hoping it's going to last much longer since I packed full of grease. Waterproof Marine Grease
Old school Maytag rules not this shit today! My dad bought a Maytag from Sears in 1984 he used it till 97 and gave it to my little brother it worked another 2 years. Nothing fancy but got the job done for many years. Nobody makes great s*** anymore. What a shame
Everything is made to last 3 or 4 yrs, if that. Guess I got lucky.
Mine is barely 5 years old and already had the complete top electronic circuit board replaced.
Now mine is the Drive Hub & Agitation wheel (gears are worn down) need replaced now.
I wouldn't bother except that I paid 500 for the new whole unit circuit board recently. So now my $900 washer is up to $1400 and now the drive hub and Agitation wheel OEM parts, probably another 100. Plus M Y time.
Ugh. The laundromat is beginning to look a bit more acceptable now except the hood it's in. Whats worse tho? Hanging there or this POS every 6 months? The Drum and Motor are the only parts in here that are actually covered under the extended 10 yr warranty. Everything else... on your own $
same problem with mine.
What is the video that has the instructions?
I don't remember exactly which one it was, but you should see it in the search right near mine
We had an old Frigidaire agitator type machine- no issues whatsoever and was able to wash a king size comforter!! With this Bravos, it's 6 years old and so far we've had to replace the bearing. Not impressed with it not being able to handle large loads either. Would not buy again!
Couldn't agree more, however after doing the bearing repair on mine I haven't had to touch it again since. Crossing my fingers. I made sure to pack it full of extra Marine Grease
I LOATHE this washer.
if it fks up again Im going full
OFFICE SPACE (the movie) FAX MACHINE SCENE sledge hammer crazy on it in the driveway! I'd use it for target practice like another reply said in the thread but since I live downtown Im sure I'd probably end up in hand cuffs so I best not
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I replaced my Maytag with a brand new SpeedQueen washer and it’s an old school washer with an agitator!
Speed Queen.... thats old school cool. Where'd you order from?
@@PoM-MoM I bought it from abc warehouse in Michigan. The Speed Queen has a real agitator and uses more water than the Maytag which gets the clothes cleaner.
What brand and model do you recommend?
I don't know. Seems like all new stuff is junk. However this one has been going strong since I posted this video so I can't complain too much. It certainly doesn't wash the clothes as thoroughly as the old agitator style though
I just replaced the bearings and drive shaft on my Maytag. You don't needed to take your washer apart as much as he did. Just FYI
Good stuff! and I was going through the whole thing and checking out the entire washer internals looking for other potential problems
Do you need special tools? The first 2 times I was able to pass it under lemon law but now that it's 10 years old, it may not work. Real piece of junk. Anyways, I am pretty handy and would like to try to replace the bearing shaft myself.
@@michelvidori8965 no special tools needed if you buy the replacement kit with the bearing press. A small standard car jack will be needed to remove the drum off the shaft. Super easy to do.
@@michelvidori8965 I was able to do it without the special tools.
So you have audio of the actual sound it made?
Unfortunately no. This was several years ago. Would have been great if I did get a clip of that though huh. I decided to make a video after it was already a part. But I will tell you, it sounds like a loud grinding noise
NoNonsenseKnowHow ah ok, mine is a whistling noise. I wonder if you ever heard something like that.
@@pb39374 no never heard a whistling from mine. Could be the motor making noise. If it's not too loud I would just wait and see what happens. Mine got progressively louder
We have the same unit and it went out bout 2 years ago or so. It has gotting worse and now im ordering parts. Bottom line is 2 years and going out is horseshit for what they cost
Shannon Crowson yeah seriously! I totally agree. I was pretty pissed off when I made this video. Low quality crappy design. Ever since I fixed it though it's still going strong
I have this same piece of crap washer...less than 3 yrs old. Not only did it start sounding like a freight train during the spin cycle, it HAS ALWAYS TANGLED MY CLOTHES UP IN KNOTS.
I have to wash every load on the bulky setting for the clothes to get completely wet during the wash cycle. Very poor design. What were engineers thinking when they came up this the low agitator and low water use?
I agree the old agitator style is much better!
Mine I think failed and it’s 5 years old and has been used a lot
That's not too bad I guess. My mom's washer served our family great for 20 years and still works without any repairs ever needed
We have this machine. 3years old. It's a nightmare. Brand new from Lowe's. Have to replace the hub unit every couple months. Now it's grinding insanely. Very angry. This is just the biggest piece of junk I've ever owned.
Sorry to hear that. Ever since the couple issues I've had I've been had to mess with mine and again it's been reliable
I'm fed up with ours, a few years old, not a lot of use, making horrible noises and now leaking water. Took care of the problem today, ordered a new machine from a different manufacturer. Figured in the long run it will be worth it. Maytag's rep has really taking a hit. When I was a kid Maytag meant quality.
@@yardbird545 who did you order from and are you still happy with the new machine?
@@JimFromMarietta Ordered an LG direct from the manufacturer, so far so good. Will never again purchase a Maytag.
I bought this machine January 2014 and August 2017 it failed. Sounded like a jet plane and water was leaking. I had an extended warranty so it was fixed but now August 2021 it sounds like a plane again. They are obviously not made to last and I only use it 2-3 times a week. Very very disappointed in Maytag. Not sure what to buy next.
Mine's been perfect ever since this repair. If you do repair it, make sure to pack a ton of grease in the bearing
I’ve had 2 of these. Total trash. I’ll never buy Maytag anything ever again.
Mine is still going strong. But it definitely doesn't clean my clothes that well
I am on second bravos. 1st one last 3 year's bearing craked in half. I replaced 3 years ago. On 2nd bravos now same problem. If whirlpool and Maytag high-end washers are s*** what the hell am I supposed to buy? Done with Maytag and Whirlpool as well because they make the s*** washers!
Personally I would suggest finding an old unit on Facebook or Craigslist. Seems like they were the best built washers ever. Maybe a Samsung, but I've even heard bad stories about them. If you find out more information on what good model to upgrade would be let me know! LOL
@@NoNonsenseKnowHow Thanks and will do.
@@NoNonsenseKnowHow My mom bought a new Samsung set from Bitter Neuman for around $2200. Within 6months, the washer was leaking large amounts of water from the bottom of the unit onto the floor and she was already calling to get it repaired. I just don't understand what has happened to the quality of our appliances now. I still am using my parents refrigerator they gave me from 20 years ago. It's a Kenmore. Still freezes the food in the fridge part if you turn it up too high. It works that well yet. My newly bouht Maytag Bravo's washer and GE dishwasher, both broke within 2years. The dishwasher needed a whole new computer board, and the washer needs regular hub unit changes, but this time it's grinding and I think I'm just going to go to our local used appliance store and buy a classic, regular agitator unit instead of fixing it. I thought having new appliances would be amazing and hassle free. Wrong. Stuff just isn't built the way it used to be.
@@frozennorthwoods4401 you couldn't be more right. They definitely don't build things to last anymore
3 years & nothing but crap- front where bleach goes rusted out & now here we are because it is squealing like a piglet
.appliances nowadays look nice and have fancy this fancy that but are just junk....period..cheap made cheap components......no way a washer should fail in 2 yrs....but thats how companies design them nowadays...i love old applainces they will outlast new appliances
I agree with you that today's appliances are certainly not built as durable as ones in the past. however I feel the repair was well worth it since it's been reliable since this video
More China junk. I wish someone in the US would make a washer with American made parts. I can remember this would never happen to the old machines. They would last a very long time. 10-20 years. Now we have junk . Only reason people used to get rid of their washer was they were tired of looking at it.....
It's only as good as what the company specs for the components. Doesn't matter where it's built.
I have the same problem and this machine is garbage. It also really smells bad and I have to keep buying cleaners. Think twice about buying Maytag/Whirlpool.
don't dream about Samsung home appliances (fridge, washer, dryer): they wrote the book about designing junk money-pit machines 😂
Buy the GE machines with their retarded antic design, before GE finally goes out of business for mismanagement
Before 2017 you had a 5 years warranty and 10 years after 2017 so why not have Maytag send a repair guy to do this for free???
That's a good question
Why didn't you fix it ? That was 3 minutes I'll never get back
I did fix it
@@NoNonsenseKnowHow I see I have to see video two for increased ad revenue nice doosh bag
Do you furnish Dramamine with your video? Pan S L O W L Y, please.
Mark Schofield sure i'll try and work on that. lol. Did you get motion sickness watching?
Seemed fine given the nature of the video...it's not a repair how-to video.
have the same model.shit design
Do you happen to have the link to the other guys repair video?
Thank you for the Amazon link
LOMBARD75 sorry no I don't have it handy. But if you do a quick search it should pop up I would assume.