Models > 3LMVWC315FW0 > Instructions

3LMVWC315FW0 Maytag Washer - Instructions

Jump to:

All Instructions for the 3LMVWC315FW0
1 - 15 of 29
Keep searches simple. Use keywords, e.g. "leaking", "pump", "broken" or "fit".
Customer:
Michelle from Richardson, TX
Parts Used:
72017
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Scratches in Surface
This product comes in a bottle with a brush like Liquid Paper. It goes on incredibly easy. A second coat might be needed. I wanted to prevent rust from setting in so I covered the scratches and dings. The paint is a little brighter since my washer is 10 years old but it still looks great.
65 of 128 people found this instruction helpful.
Was this instruction helpful to you?
Thank you for voting!
Customer:
David from BLOOMINGTON, IN
Parts Used:
W10721967
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers, Socket set
Noise, grinding sounds. Wash tub stopped turning but motor and cycles kept functioning. Process of elimination, must be the clutch assembly.
Easy, just followed the repair video. Recommend also ordering the drive belt. Bought one locally during my repair.
35 of 43 people found this instruction helpful.
Was this instruction helpful to you?
Thank you for voting!
Customer:
Harold from MELROSE, FL
Parts Used:
W10780045
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
1- 2 hours
Shaking violently during spin cycle
Replaced the 4 suspension rods/springs. Only disconnect and replace one at a time. The tub will fall out if you disconnect and replace more than one rod/spring at a time.
17 of 18 people found this instruction helpful.
Was this instruction helpful to you?
Thank you for voting!
Customer:
ELIZABETH from HARLINGEN, TX
Parts Used:
W10780045
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers
My tub would hit the sides of the washer during spin cycle.
Followed youtube video. The repair was easy and fast.
10 of 11 people found this instruction helpful.
Was this instruction helpful to you?
Thank you for voting!
Customer:
Delmar from EAST TROY, WI
Parts Used:
W11244231
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Pliers
replaced drain hose that was missing
slipped the new drain hose on and with locking plyers slipped the wire clap in place after three trys
11 of 16 people found this instruction helpful.
Was this instruction helpful to you?
Thank you for voting!
Customer:
Howard from Boynton Beach, FL
Parts Used:
350930
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver
Both outside door handles turned very beige
Everything worked perfectly---thanks to the suggestion of your call center agent. She suggested that since the replacement door handles were no longer available, I should consider repainting them--it worked like a charm. Please tell her she was a life saver. We rent that house in Fl and my returning tenants had complained about the discoloring refer handles. Thank you
22 of 51 people found this instruction helpful.
Was this instruction helpful to you?
Thank you for voting!
Customer:
PRECIOUS from LAKE CITY, FL
Parts Used:
W10780045
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers
washer shaking and banging loudly
I was able to look up the issue on Youtube and watched a few videos and was able to complete the repair with help of my daughter. It was little hard to do but you do need gloves with a good grip when taking the rods out of the washer, but putting the new ones in was very easy.

Once I replaced the suspension rods, there was a little shaking but not like before. Very quiet now, no crazy loud banging
8 of 9 people found this instruction helpful.
Was this instruction helpful to you?
Thank you for voting!
Customer:
Jessica from MT STERLING, KY
Parts Used:
W10780045
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers
Shaking and banging around when washing
Youtube has videos. It's very simple just replace one at a time.
7 of 7 people found this instruction helpful.
Was this instruction helpful to you?
Thank you for voting!
Customer:
Roy from BROOKLYN, NY
Parts Used:
W10721967
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set
Making loud noises.
The video you sent me was very helpful told me the exact tools I needed and how to do it.
Thank you
8 of 10 people found this instruction helpful.
Was this instruction helpful to you?
Thank you for voting!
Customer:
Rachel from PINELLAS PARK, FL
Parts Used:
W10780045
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Socket set
Banging during spin cycle
The installation was very easy and took me 45 minutes to complete by myself. I put the washer on two cinder blocks and then removed the lid. I started with the suspension rods that were closest to me and they were really easy to exchange. When I got to the rods in the back they were a little more difficult because there was more tension with the new rods installed. I used the old rods to hook and pull the new rods into place and it was overall very easy.
7 of 7 people found this instruction helpful.
Was this instruction helpful to you?
Thank you for voting!
Customer:
Michael from MAGNOLIA, TX
Parts Used:
W10780045
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Pliers
washer was off balance all the time
Watched video from partselect and it was on the money. Removed a few screws and tilted the lid. (after unplugging). Pulled it out from wall and tilted machine to have access to bottom. Had grandson reach from underneath and pull the rods out and inserted the new ones. Work great now. My wife is happy and I saved about $600 because I didn't have to buy a new one.
6 of 6 people found this instruction helpful.
Was this instruction helpful to you?
Thank you for voting!
Customer:
Eric from HENDERSONVLLE, NC
Parts Used:
W10780045
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
The washer would not only shake, but sound like a mule was kicking the side of unit!
I watched the PartsSelect video. I was hoping for the tub with the slots in the tub mounts, but mine didn't have them, so I had to lay it down on its back. The only thing I did that was not in the video was I placed a 2" thick closed cell foam knee pad I had on hand between the tub and the back of the housing. When I laid it down, the tub was elevated by 2". This made reaching the two rear rods a little easy. It seems that there would be a more robust way to achieve the dampening affect, but I guess this is cost effective.

It's strange that I searched for my issue several times and only saw recommendations to level the washer. It was level. Then one day I ran across the suspension rod resolution. It didn't do it on every load, but after a year of my wife nagging me and threatening to get a new washer, I finally fixed it. The biggest issue is just logistics in a condo hallway and a little leaking water. I also replaced my hoses. Should be in good shape until the next thing.....
5 of 5 people found this instruction helpful.
Was this instruction helpful to you?
Thank you for voting!
Customer:
JERRY W. from CARROLLTON, GA
Parts Used:
W10721967
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Screw drivers, Socket set
making noise when starting spin cycle
Watch video on the site and the insulation will be easy and take about 30 min.
4 of 5 people found this instruction helpful.
Was this instruction helpful to you?
Thank you for voting!
Customer:
LADD from ARCADIA, FL
Parts Used:
W10780045
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Pliers
When the washer would go into spin cycle it sounded like the drum was banging all four sides of the washer.
Unplugged from power, unhooked water lines.Then removed back cover and control panel and top set to the side. Rear rods very easy to do by yourself after those where done have help and tip it backwards and change out the front 2 then reassembled and hooked back up and tested. Everything worked like brand new !!!
3 of 3 people found this instruction helpful.
Was this instruction helpful to you?
Thank you for voting!
Customer:
TERRY from WAUKEE, IA
Parts Used:
W10721967
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Socket set
When the washer goes into a spin cycle, I would hear an intermittent loud clattering noise. I think the clutch teeth above (the cup part that is spring loaded) and the belted pulley's teeth below are not fully seating on each other during the spin cycle.
W10721967 Splutch Cam Kit

Assuming the pulley nut was properly tightened at the factory. I think this problem occurs because of ever-so-slight rounding of the splutch cam teeth from the actuator engaging and disengaging over whatever time frame there is before a clattering noise develops.

When I took off the 13mm nut using the adjustable strap tool, it felt tight to me...Was it put on as tight as it should have been at the factory? Who knows. I don't have the torque specification of this nut on that plastic pulley.

Watch the videos to remove and replace the belt cover and belt, actuator and splutch cam kit.

Pay particular attention to tightening up the nut. I put the pulley on and hand-tightened the nut. I used the adjustable strap tool and before I tightened everything, I pushed up on the pulley to press against the spring pressure in order to mesh the teeth together. After the nut was tight, I repositioned the strap tool and gave it another go, further tightening it. You see earlier that day, I only tightened it up once because I thought it was good and tight. I put everything back and within a half-hour it was clattering again and I could loosen the nut I thought was tight by hand! I fooled myself. That's why I did it twice, and don't be afraid to give it a good second tightening effort. Two weeks now and the wife is currently very happy.
5 of 9 people found this instruction helpful.
Was this instruction helpful to you?
Thank you for voting!
All Instructions for the 3LMVWC315FW0
1 - 15 of 29