Maytag Washing Machine Shakes or Bounces Around

Maytag Washing Machine Shakes or Bounces Around - How to Solve

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@bensappliancesandjunk 5 ай бұрын

For anyone interested, we came up with the shim/collar kit ourselves because of how bad they make these machines (link: bit.ly/3UafcwJ) - my understanding is WP ended up revising the machines very recently, including this with new units. The lack of the collar has probably cost untolds amount of money because somehow they thought a plastic-bottomed tub was a good idea...

@gargamel3393 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the info, Ben. A lot of the newer Whirlpool/Maytag washers have a service bulletin out for them on WP's service site that is about the inner spin basket not having the wholes drilled properly so when it goes into a spin, water can't leave through the sides. I had a few where the holes were improperly punched into the sides to the point where I couldn't even get a needle through about 75% of them, so that's something to watch out for too. It can be decieving because if you put a light between the tub and cabinet you can see light through the holes so it looks like they're there, but in reality the metal where they tried to punch the holes through is so thin that the light can get through when there is no hole, so you have to physically check them with a needle or other skinny object.

@thomasreid3707 5 ай бұрын

They don't care anymore its all about shaving as much as they can get away with to meet a certain price point in manufacturing brand loyalty is a thing of the past I remember when the direct drive came out in 85 we thought it was cheapness we saw the belt drive as a machine that lasts a half century then the calypso and cabrio all junk . I'm glad I'm retired now I was an appliance tech from 1975 until last year

@adrpals2324 Ай бұрын

I need the shims you sell. Let me know when you have some in stock. There is play on my tube.

@bensappliancesandjunk Ай бұрын

@@adrpals2324 we've almost run out of them, but I'm adding a few more to the system ready to ship now

@rkridley1 Ай бұрын

@@bensappliancesandjunkI’ve already installed a hub kit. Is it possible to remove it and install the shims?

@ralphnolletti9988 5 ай бұрын

Ben, recently my nearly 30 year old Kenmore series 90 gave up the ghost permanently. I nearly pulled the trigger on one of these Maytag washers when they were put on sale . I remembered your hack with the suspension rods and when I read all of the reviews on the Maytag it was clear that there were many unhappy customers. I started searching all of the used appliance stores in a 50 mile radius. I walked into the fifth store with all of it’s double stacked LG and Samsung washers and dryers and was about to leave I when saw a white washer sitting back in a corner. To my surprise it was a 2004 series 80 Kenmore in almost new condition. It was like I had found a lost treasure !! Weird huh? My wife thinks I might have a screw loose but I think it’s your fault for turning me into a vintage Kenmore washer geek with your comparison video. Thanks Ben, our new 20 year old Kenmore purrs like a kitten and washes great too.

@John-Deere 20 күн бұрын

Our first two washers were Kenmore, the first one lasted 25 years the second just over 20 years. Now with a new Whirlpool we have had nothing but problems with it. Had serviceman out 5 times he finally said I should get ahold of Whirlpool and complain to them, he admitted they are poorly designed. Not enough water, shreds our bath towels, shakes like crazy where it will dance across the floor. If I could find an old Kenmore I would buy it in a heart beat.

@georgeglovier 4 ай бұрын

I was about to give up on my Whirlpool washer. It was shaking across the floor! I checked the suspension rods and they were fine. When I found Bens video and checked the tub hub I knew his repair kit was the fix I needed! Thank you for your Great ideas!

@garyderoy 2 ай бұрын

My 9 year old Maytag Bravos was thrashing terribly. I changed the suspension rods a couple years ago and it helped a little, but I recently learned that they were .3" longer than the originals, even though they were supposed to work. The washer started walking across the floor again and thrashing terribly. I repacked the original rods with Very Tacky Grease and it helped a little. Then I installed Ben's 1mm shim. It was a tight fit but I don't think the .75mm would have done the trick. The .5mm was too thin. The installation was straightforward and easy enough. I reused my plastic hub which was still in new condition. All the slop between the basket and shaft is gone. The washer has minor shakinging at a couple times in the spin cycle, but it's mostly quiet and no longer walks across the floor. It doesn't move at all. I call it a success. Thanks Ben.

@southsidetom 2 ай бұрын

I made a mistake purchasing non Maytag parts for suspension rods from Amazon. The generics length did not match. Sent em back and purchased real Maytag rods. Model is a Centennial top load and runs just great.

@adrpals2324 Ай бұрын

@@southsidetom Yes OEM suspension rods is the correct way to go.

@LynnSJ 5 ай бұрын

So helpful! Have brand new Maytag smart W/D. Never know when this info will be needed vs stressing out. Our floors are uneven, so I put the W/D on an adjustable stand that has fixed feet and wheels that lock. Some wheels needed shims, but the stands hold both machines perfectly in place even when the washer went off balance once or twice. Washer weighs about 150lbs and Dryer 100lbs. Stands also help to move appliance easy for cleaning and air flow when not in use. Old Duet washer weighed over 250lbs. ugh!

@caitlinhenrriquez3834 15 күн бұрын

Hey Lynn do you have a link to the stand you bought?

@jacoboaguilar9404 2 ай бұрын

Excelente video Ben, saludos desde el norte de México, aca se rehabilitan muchas lavadoras de transmisión directa para venta ya que la mayoría de la gente se queja de los nuevos modelos de Whirpool y Maytag mi hija tiene una Maytag Bravos XL y justo esta semana le voy a revisar los amortiguadores y el cubo de fijación, seguro le tendre que poner el de metal para qué tenga mejor funcionamiento.

@nickbolin604 Ай бұрын

Easy to follow Thanks. I did the hub replacement

@troyrichnow6479 8 күн бұрын

Just bought this machine and day one this thing is banging and shaking om spin. It says its level. Guess I'm gonna get a new one.

@skliros9235 4 ай бұрын

I just did this. When setting the metal hub on the plastic tub, there's a gap in between. I tightened the screws. Then lifted on the tub while using a plastic mallet and tapping the shaft down. You can also put the hub nut on loosely and tap on that too. Then tighten the screws some more. Then tap again and repeat. Took me several tries to finally get the metal hub to sit all the way down.

@thetinkermaniam5761 5 ай бұрын

that rod trick os ok but it does not help on the first one, that is why I carry a trampoline spring puller to pull on the load springs

@zekenzy6486 5 ай бұрын

Great Video. Thank you for sharing

@4chanresearchdivision107 5 ай бұрын

Great timing for this video as my parents are having this issue. They have a Bravos washer, and it was making noises. They bought new rods off of Amazon which, I believe, were not OEM parts. The noise went away for about a month and then it came back. My assumption is that this is due to the items not being OEM parts, but what do y'all think? Are the non OEM suspension rods known for this kind of issue? Or could it be that my step-dad installed the rods wrong somehow? Or could it be something else? I'd imagine since the noise went away for at least a month, that would imply it is the rods.

@bensappliancesandjunk 5 ай бұрын

So here's the honest answer, non OEM rods have terrible dampening properties. I'm making a packing grease to cure that but it won't be out for a few months

@4chanresearchdivision107 5 ай бұрын

@@bensappliancesandjunk I figured as much. Thanks for the reply.

@koshnaranek2317 Ай бұрын

Did someone recalibrate it after the suspension rod install?

@mr.fatbasstard_--_ Ай бұрын

@bensappliancesandjunk is the packing grease out yet? Are you packing the worn-out plastic/rubber rod bushing?

@ThatGuy_Pal 4 ай бұрын

so my washer shakes violently but when i tested the rods and the hub as you described, my washer acted just like the one you were showing. so what would my issue be? bought this maytag washer new in 2019