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I have a Maytag Performa Washer. It will not agitate but it

 
 
 

Customer Question

I have a Maytag Performa Washer. It will not agitate but it does spin the water out, can you give me some idea what it might be or where to look.

Submitted: 105 days and 7 hours ago.
Category: Appliance
Status: CLOSED
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Make: Maytag
Model: PAVT144AWW

Already Tried:
checked pump if anything go into pump its ok replaced the belt check the plastic agitator in the washer removed the agitator see if stripped blew into water level hose to see if spindle would move it did not. that is all I have done.

 
 
 
 
 
 
Posted by Appliance Man 105 days and 7 hours ago.

Response From Expert

Hello. Thank you for choosing Just Answer. I will be helping you with your question today. Does the belt tun when the washer should be agitating?

 
 
 
 
 
 
105 days and 7 hours ago.

Customer Reply

I will have to check please hold on

 
 
 
 
 
 
Posted by Appliance Man 105 days and 7 hours ago.

Response From Expert

ok

 
 
 
 
 
 
105 days and 7 hours ago.

Customer Reply

I will get back to you in a little while as it will take some time to fill out so I can answer the question you ask

 
 
 
 
 
 
Posted by Appliance Man 105 days and 7 hours ago.

Response From Expert

ok

 
 
 
 
 
 
105 days and 6 hours ago.

Customer Reply

No the belt does not turn when the washing machine should be agitating

 
 
 
 
 
 
105 days and 6 hours ago.

Customer Reply

Relist: Incomplete answer.

 
 
 
 
 
 
Posted by Tom Johnston 105 days and 6 hours ago.

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Hi welcome to just answer my name is XXXXX XXXXX i will be helping you today with your problem.

Does the motor run when it is suppose to wash ?

If this has been helpful please press accept.Smile

 
 
 
 
 
 
105 days and 6 hours ago.

Customer Reply

Yes the motor does run when it is suppose to wash.

 
 
 
 
 
 
Posted by Tom Johnston 105 days and 6 hours ago.

Response From Expert

But the belt does not turn ?

 
 
 
 
 
 
105 days and 6 hours ago.

Customer Reply

The belt does not turn but the motor is not running at full tilt it is making a noise but not really running, sorry I didn`t me to lead you astray.

 
 
 
 
 
 
Posted by Tom Johnston 105 days and 6 hours ago.

Response From Expert

Is the motor making a humming sound in wash ?

 
 
 
 
 
 
105 days and 6 hours ago.

Customer Reply

Not really a humming sound more like a maybe small grinding sound

 
 
 
 
 
 
Posted by Tom Johnston 105 days and 6 hours ago.

Expert's Answer

This sounds like you have a bad motor and it needs to be replaced.

 
 
 
 
 
 
105 days and 6 hours ago.

Customer Reply

Even though it spins out

 
 
 
 
 
 

Accepted Answer

Yes the motor has two sets of windings inside it. It changes direction for wash and spin.

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