MAV8551AWQ Maytag Washer - Instructions
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- Customer:
- Pat from Knoxville, IA
- Parts Used:
- 22003942
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
We were standing on the lid of the washing machine and broke the little plastic doohunky off so we ordered a new one and it is fine now.
First we stuck cardboard in the hole until the new plastic part came and then we snapped it into place. I feel like a rocket scientist...but I learned that you should not stand on your washing machine lid.
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- Customer:
- THOMAS from YUCAIPA, CA
- Parts Used:
- WP22004333
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver
Hot water would not completely shut off after a wash cycle.
Followed video on the website.
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- Customer:
- Larry from Granite Falls, NC
- Parts Used:
- WP22004333
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
water valve leaking after wash cycle
Very simply put a screwdrive under the top and lift up off the clips and lay it back will expose the Water Inlet Valve,take the 2 screws off,pull the 2 water lines off,2 electrical wires and thats it.
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- Customer:
- LEWIS from ROSWELL, GA
- Parts Used:
- WP22004333
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Screw drivers
Water leaking into tub between used
Unplug electrical plug and shut off water supply. Putty knife to release latches at top left and right corners of flat top top where cloths go into washer. Take picture of wiring connections. Remove water diverter cover by unhooking snaps. Remove single screw holding water diverter. Remove single screw holding inlet valve and pull valve and water lines thru access hole. Disconnect wiring connectors and unscrew water supply lines. Reverse process to install.
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- Customer:
- BARDELL from BASTROP, LA
- Parts Used:
- WP22003483, WP21002026, WP21001598
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set
replaced the snubber ring / the belt / springs
As for how I did the repair , I just followed your instruction video . The instruction video provided by Part Select was very very valuable.
The snubber ring was a piece of cake BUT would have been really difficult without the helpful hints in the video like replacing three of the screws in the rings collar with three longer screws so as not to disturb the spring under it.
The suspension springs were a bit more trouble since my washer doesn't have an access panel on the back however THANKS TO YOUR TIP to stretch the spring and put coins between the coils made this much easier . I don't know many guys that are strong enough to lay down and reach through the front and put those springs on the back.
Of coarse the belt was easy.
I also really like you list of probable solutions to the problems with the machine.
My wife is now happy with her washer again therefore I am also happy.
Thanks so much.
I can see me being be a loyal customer for many years to come.
The snubber ring was a piece of cake BUT would have been really difficult without the helpful hints in the video like replacing three of the screws in the rings collar with three longer screws so as not to disturb the spring under it.
The suspension springs were a bit more trouble since my washer doesn't have an access panel on the back however THANKS TO YOUR TIP to stretch the spring and put coins between the coils made this much easier . I don't know many guys that are strong enough to lay down and reach through the front and put those springs on the back.
Of coarse the belt was easy.
I also really like you list of probable solutions to the problems with the machine.
My wife is now happy with her washer again therefore I am also happy.
Thanks so much.
I can see me being be a loyal customer for many years to come.
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- Customer:
- Maloy from NORTH AUGUSTA, SC
- Parts Used:
- WP35-6780
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Screw drivers, Socket set
Machine was shreiking during spin cycle. Terrible noise
Looked under the symptoms .I had replaced the belt 2 weeks ago, so I ordered the drain pump. Pulled washer away from wall, removed water lines, unplugged electric. I removed the rear panel, found the old part right there, disconnected the in/out tubes, removed old pump, installed the new, re-attached hoses, reinstalled the belt over the 3 pulleys, re-installed access panel. Reconnected water and electric after placing washer back in position. Runs like a new machine!
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- Customer:
- Helen from NASHUA, NH
- Parts Used:
- WP89503
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
Leaking water inlet hoses.
Removed the old hoses and screwed on the new hoses.
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- Customer:
- John from Blue Bell, PA
- Parts Used:
- WP21002026
- Difficulty Level:
- A Bit Difficult
- Total Repair Time:
- 1- 2 hours
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
White fluffy residue appeared under washer. Unbalanced banging during spin cycle
Parts needed: Snubber Ring and 6 Springs (don't put the old springs back)
Unlug the AC cord, open the top from the front it snaps open with a little force and hinges on the back, remove the 2 screws on the front cover and take it off, tip the washer and remove the belt, take off the pump hose from the back It was not necessary to remove the back cover. Remove the little hose going to the basket from the control module. Remove the 6 springs and lift the complete drum out of the waser and turn it upside down. You can see the plastic snubber ring that is worn, loosen the 6 screws just enough to get the old ring out and the new one in. WARNING: DO NOT TAKE THE SCREWS ALL THE WAY OUT OR THE BRAKE ASSEMBLY WILL RELEASE AND A SPECIAL TOOL IS NEEDED TO PUT IT BACK. Seriously! Install the new ring, center and tighten the screws. Put the tub back in. I found it handy to support the tub with a 2x3 to get the springs back in. Connect hoses back up. It really isn’t that bad, a couple of scraped knuckles.
Unlug the AC cord, open the top from the front it snaps open with a little force and hinges on the back, remove the 2 screws on the front cover and take it off, tip the washer and remove the belt, take off the pump hose from the back It was not necessary to remove the back cover. Remove the little hose going to the basket from the control module. Remove the 6 springs and lift the complete drum out of the waser and turn it upside down. You can see the plastic snubber ring that is worn, loosen the 6 screws just enough to get the old ring out and the new one in. WARNING: DO NOT TAKE THE SCREWS ALL THE WAY OUT OR THE BRAKE ASSEMBLY WILL RELEASE AND A SPECIAL TOOL IS NEEDED TO PUT IT BACK. Seriously! Install the new ring, center and tighten the screws. Put the tub back in. I found it handy to support the tub with a 2x3 to get the springs back in. Connect hoses back up. It really isn’t that bad, a couple of scraped knuckles.
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- Customer:
- Randy from CONNEAUT, OH
- Parts Used:
- WP22003989
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver
Timer and timer knob were broken.
Watched video from on YouTube. Disasembled dryer by removing cap from timer knob. Pulling timer knob off the shaft. Removed three # 15 torx screws from the top of the dryer. Top panel rolled forward. Depressed plastic tab removed timer and unplugged wiring harness. Ordered parts from this site online. Parts arrived in 2 to 3 days. Parts were installed following reverse order from above.
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- Customer:
- John from MADISON, TN
- Parts Used:
- WP35-6780
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Socket set
Loud noise in spinning cycle
There is a small back panel about 14" square made to open for access to the drain pump. 3 screws for the back panel and 3 screws for the pump - Oh you do have to slip the belt off & back on, underneath the machine.
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- Customer:
- Edward from Exeter, NH
- Parts Used:
- WP21001598
- Difficulty Level:
- A Bit Difficult
- Total Repair Time:
- 1- 2 hours
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
weak suspension springs
Removed front panel also right side panel to get to the springs. Used vise grips to extend springs and used coins to keep springs open for replacing.
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- Customer:
- Kevin from SUNNYVALE, CA
- Parts Used:
- WP22004333
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Pliers, Screw drivers
water was leaking while spin drying
top cover lifts up and folds back to expose the water solenoid switch. Disconnect water inlet hoses and wires and replace switch.
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- Customer:
- terry from erie, PA
- Parts Used:
- WP22004385, WP35-2328, WP22003483
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench (Adjustable)
Seal Leaked
1 I opened the top of the washer found the top plastic rim piece broken due to the fact that it cracked while unbalanced one time. Which made it leak which ate away the rubber seal . The parts were here fast and they were the right ones. Great job and I will tell everyone about you thank you verry much.
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- Customer:
- Russell from Aplington, IA
- Parts Used:
- WP22003285
- Difficulty Level:
- A Bit Difficult
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Pliers
water on the floor
figured out how to open the top of the washer(Two small tabs I pushed in with a putty knife. Looked for the area it was leaking. Slide the hose clamps off with a pliers and pull out hose.
Put clamps on new hose, replace hose and slide clamps to ends to seal the connections
Put clamps on new hose, replace hose and slide clamps to ends to seal the connections
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- Customer:
- Gary from Evans, WV
- Parts Used:
- WP22003804, WP22002754
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Lid switch was broken when the lid slammed shut
The installation was extremely easy - videos sure helped. I would recommend this site for appliance parts - parts came ahead of schedule.
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