Maytag Washer SAV4655EWW Drains but won't spin

[Timboroni]

Hi. I have a Maytag Washer, model SAV4655EWW, that drains but won't spin. It sounds like it's trying to do something, but the belts and pulleys aren't engaging.

Any assistance would be greatly appreciated!

[MrApplianceMatt]

If the lid switch is functioning properly then you may have a problem in the transmission assembly which would be no bueno as it is no longer available from the manufacturer.

[vee8power]

Check the condition of the belt and the idler. With the belt off, can you turn the big pulley in both directions by hand? 

[Timboroni]

Unfortunately the lid switch is working fine. As far as turning the pulley by hand, I can't answer that question right now because the washer is at our vacation home, and I am no longer there. I will be returning there this Thursday (7/11/19) so I will be able to answer at that time. What are the "good" signs and "bad" signs to look for when I try to turn the pulley by hand?

Thanks!

 

[evaappliance]

Was it roaring loud in spin before it quit ? If so these machines were very prone to a tubseal leak & spin bearing failure. This washer has a major design flaw in the tub seal that they never was able to solve . I am amazed to hear of one still running. This machine was the final nail in the coffin for maytag before they sold out to Whirlpool.  Don’t spend much money on it ! 

[vee8power]

12 hours ago, Timboroni said:

What are the "good" signs and "bad" signs to look for when I try to turn the pulley by hand?

Make sure the brake will release and allow you to turn the basket in the spin direction.

 

13 minutes ago, evaappliance said:

Was it roaring loud in spin before it quit ? If so these machines were very prone to a tubseal leak & spin bearing failure. This washer has a major design flaw in the tub seal that they never was able to solve . I am amazed to hear of one still running. This machine was the final nail in the coffin for maytag before they sold out to Whirlpool.  Don’t spend much money on it ! 

Good advice, I would follow it. I thought this machine was a Speed Queen design. 

[Timboroni]

Since we got the machine 2nd hand for only $50 three years ago, I think that we have gotten our money's worth. The boss has given the "go-ahead" for getting a new washer. 

Thanks everyone for your time and advice! 👍

 

[evaappliance]

it was , but maytag severely cheapened this machine.  when it works , it preforms just like a speed queen.    we were open to selling them for that reason .  we started selling them in 2003 and pulled them from the floor in 2004 because of the failure rate,  i put 400 tubseals in 80 washers in the following 5 years.     needles to say, that is the main reason most Maytag home appliance centers folded .