Easily Fix A Maytag Bravos XL/ Whirlpool Cabrio Washer That Will Not Turn On!

Learn how to fix a Maytag Bravos XL/Whirlpool Cabrio Washer that will not turn on without having to purchase any parts! This simple repair will fix your expensive machine and get it working again.The model repaired in the video was Maytag Mod MVWB855DC2.This video is part of my series "Free On Facebook" in which I repair, repurpose, and reuse things that would otherwise be destined for the land fill.

[@markfrentzel7573]

This video was excellent. The failure mode was exactly the same, and the process to resolve worked exactly as described in the video. Very appreciative. Thank you sincerely

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

Thank you for watching!

[@junehess501]

Oh my goodness! I just fixed my washer by following this video. I’m 68 and a grey-haired old lady with limited vision but I did it!!!!!! I figured I had nothing to lose by trying ( I’m big on trying new things) and if I failed I’d call a repairman. Thank you SOOOOOOO much! You just saved me $$$$$$!

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

Great job! This comment made my day! I am glad you were not afraid to give it a shot! Glad I could help!

[@thomaspowell6028]

Me Too!!!

[@gloriarodriguez7656]

Hi.. You just motivated me to try and do this on my own.

[@Oldsenatorsfan]

Great video…. I am not technically inclined. This video saved me thousands. Many thanks well done!

[@jeffkelly7717]

Excellent video; got right to the heart of the problem. ~5 year-old Maytag Bravos XL is back to life! Thank you!!

[@ashleyscheib8138]

I just fixed my dad's washer! Thank you for helping me make my dad believe I'm super smart 😂

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

That's awesome! I'm sure dad is impressed!

[@user-od8ke7vu7t]

I watched about 8/9 different videos about this problem & this was the only video where this man at least gave you the option of trying to clean the contacts before you buy a new interface control board, thank you & good job !

[@doug4195]

Fixed it with your help! THANK YOU very much. We had barely any corrosion on those contacts, but scrubbed them clean and voila! A tip for all your viewers - Maytag's instruction booklet says to keep the lid OPEN after washing until the basket is dry. We never did that, until now of course. That dampness probably contributed to the corrosion.

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

I'm glad I could help! Yes, leaving the lid open will help with the moisture!

[@oakwilliams9806]

Just saved me multiple thousands of dollars. Washer was out but of course you can’t have a mismatched washer dryer…… Followed the video and it’s back to life! So grateful my friend. Thank you

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

That's so awesome!

[@ericac391]

This video is awesome! Woke this morning to my washer not working searched up the issue and your video was one of the first to pop up! Yours was the easiest to follow and within 30 min I was done & fixed!!! Thank you so much for this! Def saved my little family lots of $$

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

Your welcome! Glad I could help you and your family!

[@chrislikeness7789]

it worked! replaced board two times under warranty, this third time, no warranty, used your fix and it works!!! Thank you!

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

That's awesome! Glad to help!

[@rortlieb]

Thank you. Worked perfectly! Left a modest thank you payment 😊

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

Glad to help! Thanks for supporting the channel!

[@andrewperez7844]

Excellent video! My contacts were Black , cleaned it with alcohol pads and Q-Tips and was amazed how the copper color appeared. Machine working perfectly. Thank You!

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

Awesome! Glad it helped!

[@internal_dialogue9290]

What a great help this was . 30 minutes snd back in business! Thank you!!

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

Glad to help! Thanks for watching

[@christinebond1102]

Are you kidding me? You just saved us $500! Thank you SO much for this video!

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

You're welcome! Glad to help!

[@brodyharrell2449]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge about this issue. It was exactly the issue with my washer. I followed your steps exactly and now my washing machine is working again, THANK YOU!

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

Glad I could help!

[@Bayoubebe]

THANK YOU!!! This worked on my Maytag 2019. I was so frustrated and didn’t think it could be that easy. You rock!!!👍 I subbed

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

Awesome Job fixing it! Glad you enjoyed the video

[@evillasenor2012]

We are so fortunate to find this video! I had a $60 service appt coming and the husband found this. It was corroded exactly the same as in the video! Cleaned and it worked! Who knows how much money this video saved us. We saw a bunch of videos that were stating a whole another control panel is needed and $$.. try this first! Thank you again!

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

Glad I could help!

[@CoachJeffVerry]

OMGoodness- just tried this fix and it worked right away. My wife had been ready to buy a new one. Thank you, thank you, thank you for keeping us from wasting our money on a new one! I greatly appreciate you!

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

That is awesome! Glad I could help! I appreciate all the kind words!

[@carltonhubbard8094]

Came across your video after my wife called me sad and disappointed and said the Maytag washer wasn't powering on. After watching your video pulled it apart and did just like you said and now my wife is happy again. Thank you very much.😊

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

Glad I could help!!!

[@jtaylor6530]

Great video, I followed your instructions and my washer is now operational, thanks so much!

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

Glad to help!

[@Eagles2010ize]

Thank u exactly what was wrong with mine. Had for about 18 months and went to do laundry today and wouldn’t turn on. To a non experienced person all this took about 45min- 1hr. Trickiest part is when u take screws out and pull the top forward u need to wiggle back about 1/4 inch to undo the clips.I paused the video and looked which way the hooks were. Video is excellent

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

Great work! Glad you found the video to be helpful!

[@marykercher6854]

Thanks for your comment as it solved our problem.

[@TrinhLe-mn5tq]

Thank you Mr. Exactly what you have showed. Work like a champ. Thank you very much. 🙏

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

I'm glad the video helped. Good job on fixing your washer

[@miriamcastellanos1406]

Thank you so much!! I have a Maytag Centennial which is a different model but it looks similar and i had a similar route to get into the panel. I couldn’t find that little slot where you clean of the corrosion but I used my hair blow dryer to take out all the dirt/dust. I left my house for 2 months but my washing machine felt like it was 3 years and wouldn’t turn on. That fixed and and you saved me time/money. Awesome🎉

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

Awesome Job fixing your machine! (Maytag/whirlpool/kenmore are the same company so they all have similar issues) Thanks for watching!

[@bobbybhathal5015]

Thank you so much ! I was able to solve my Maytag Washer's issue by following your steps. Other persons shows the videos about repairing washers but were missing some information in demonstration .

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

Glad to help! Good job fixing your washer!

[@DannyWatkins-en4bz]

Thanks "Duct Tape Mechanic" you just save me BIG TIME!!!! My washer didn't turn on this morning so after pricing a new one at ~$900, I then started pricing the board and/or the control panel I stumbled across this video. THANKS!!!! It totally worked.

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

Comments like this keep me going! Glad to help!

[@thatonemovieguy99]

I just had a bad storm here last week. Thought it might have fried my washer, but I tried this, and it worked! It wasn't really dirty in mine, but did it anyways. So either that, or possibly unhooking the power and putting that plug back in place fixed my issue. Thank you!

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

Either way. Awesome work!

[@thatonemovieguy99]

@@DuctTapeMechanic But now I keep getting the FL code. Which wasn't ever happening before. My washer will fill up, then stop, flash FL and drain, then shut off. I tried running the diagnostics, but from the code it gave me, it says the washer load is too much, even though there aren't that much clothes inside. I'm stumped. From what I've been seeing, I guess it means I need a water inlet valve replacement, even though that hasn't been an issue until all this happened. Any advice on what the actual issue might be?

[@brianjones2120]

Bro you saved a lot of money. I followed those steps and in just 15 minutes it was back on. Thank you so much.

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

Your welcome! Glad you found the video helpful!

[@pcp2522]

Thx man. Was able to fix it and looked like a experienced handy man in front of the wife

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

Right on! That is awesome! Glad I could help

[@arceacbo8488]

Thanks for DIY it a big help to us. We appreciated 🙏

[@jeffstevens9849]

I watch this video, in it worked. I was looking at 149.50 service call just to get them to come out and look at it. Thank you very much your videos were very informative, keep up the good work,

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

That's awesome! I appreciate the kind words!

[@dubiell1]

Wow would have never found this without the video. I was ready to buy a new board. Thanks

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

Glad I could help

[@alexthetruth]

Thank you so much I cleaned that part and my washer turned right back on. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 thank god for KZbin.

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

Awesome! Great work!

[@hdanna823]

Hah! This worked!! I watched another video that talked about testing and replacing the circuit board. I’m glad I came across your video. My contacts weren’t dirty like your video but enough to make a difference.

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

Glad it helped you!

[@malisataing5249]

We have a slightly different model but it worked! Thank you so much for saving us 1k + on a new washer 🎉

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

Awesome! Glad to help

[@alexsmith1599]

You saved me $1200 homie 🙏🏻 Warranty people said no one around me could fix it so they gave me a gift card for $799 Cleaned the board up with some alcohol and it turned right back on 👏🏻👏🏻 I used affresh washer machine cleaner a couple weeks back and I think the steam sent it over the edge after a couple years of collecting moisture Either way thanks again!!

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

That's awesome! Glad it worked!

[@MarcGlinski]

Great video! My Maytag powered right up after i cleaned the copper pieces. Thank you!

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

Awesome! Glad I could help!

[@elaprovechado]

Ok good video u forgot to tell people if they see an error code. f6 e3 thats the interface error code and after cleaning they can use a bit of clear silicone on those contacts to prevent that problem in the future 25 years experience with whirlpool

[@JoseRamos-qq3sp]

Thanks for the video. Fixed my washer in no time.

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

Awesome! Glad to help

[@adaonguyen]

Excellent video. Thanks a lot. I watched the video and had mine fixed in 60 minutes.

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

Great work! Glad the video helped!

[@ericbiedenbach2590]

Thanks! My washer had this problem this morning and I fixed it in a few minutes.

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

Glad it helped!

[@chiefclonecone]

Mine didn't even look corroded but I still rubbed alcohol on them and made them look good and now it works 🤷🏼‍♀️ thank you for your help!

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

That's awesome! Actually that has happened before as well!

[@user-bb2tk4ss9h]

You are the man. Worked perfectly; thank you!

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

Glad to help!

[@waynes3232]

This did the trick. 👍 Thank you for the video.

[@corysmith6770]

Thanks! Worked for me. Wish you success, good health, and happiness.

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

Awesome, glad it worked! That's for the support!

[@TerriDuaneBraun]

great video, our five year old washer is back up and running. Thanks

[@user-wm9zq8vu6f]

You are the greatest! Thank you for saving us time and money! Still can't figure out why that makes it work... 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

It's the same principle how corrosion on a battery terminal post can prevent your car from starting. I'm glad I was able to save you some money! Most importantly, God is the greatest.

[@kennethhudson8013]

You are my go to guy for appliances

[@yahschosen5491]

Awesome video. Fixed the problem and saved me a lot of money.

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

Great job on the fix! Glad to help

[@user-qs3vm5fj8h]

You are amazing. This worked. Thank you so much for posting this!

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

Thanks for the kind words! Glad it worked!

[@MattStaser-AverageHunter]

THANK YOU So much. This video just saved my butt. Cleaning those contacts worked.

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

Glad to have helped! Thanks for watching

[@evann3324]

Thank you, this was the exact issue and exact fix. Appreciate it.

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

Glad it worked for you!

[@user-ko5yl1ox6h]

Excellent video. Exactly my machines problem!

[@duuuuude1526]

THIS WORKS!!!! Thank you so much.

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

Glad to help dude!

[@CarlRMartin]

Thank you so much! I was able to fix my washing machine!! Thank you again!!

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

You're welcome!

[@amattull]

Can't thank you enough! Saved me hundreds!

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

Your welcome! Glad to help

[@crackerbarn]

Worked 100% thank u so much for saving me a pile of money!!!

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

Glad the video helped! Good job on the repair.

[@bcooley44]

YES… this 100% worked. My washer wouldn’t even turn on and I came across this video. My model is: MVWB835DW1 So not the exact one shown in the video (still the Bravos XL), screw design on the back was slightly different but easy to figure out. Control board and all the guts were the exact same. High five, hell yeah, thank you!

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

Awesome work! Glad you found the video helpful

[@1989rrichard]

Your display would not come on? I have that issue and I clean the contacts and still can’t get it to come on

[@johnrogers6047]

You are a gem this worked for me

[@t1rider654]

Thank you! This process worked for us.

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

Glad to hear it!

[@lancehousley-hc2ex]

Thanks! Wonder video just fixed my washer in 15 mins.

[@virgiljones4808]

I just did this and it worked to perfection. Thanks you are a good man. I just hit that like and subscribe button!😊

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

Glad it helped! Thanks for supporting the channel!

[@technoluis348]

Genius! Mine looked brand new but I still rubbed alcohol and it started working again .Thanks

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

Awesome glad to hear that!

[@johnspeedy1940]

This is amazing video, thank you for sharing it and. I am so grateful to you. You saved me and others so much money. 😀😀

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

Glad I could help! Comments like these really make my day!

[@nhamman2008]

Yep. This worked for me. Thank you sir.

[@759fish]

Thank You so much , you just saved me big bucks $$$$, Blessings to You !!

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

You are welcome! Appreciate the kind words!

[@gusmoya9672]

Hey thanks! Came across your video and it was very helpful! Thank you so much

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

Glad it helped!

[@tomatt]

🎉 thanks for this vid. Solved my issues!

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

Glad to help!

[@aar021]

❤ thank you so much!!! The last time they scammed me that they needed to replace the control board!!!! Literally in 10 minutes got this fixed. That design is trash Maytag.

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

Yes, terrible design! I'm glad I could help!

[@diverjp771]

Thank you so much!!! Excellent video!!!

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

You're welcome!

[@bobbeerck6137]

Fixed it ! Thanks - great video

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

Awesome! Glad to help!

[@dcbcstudents]

I really needed this to work for me today. I’m totally bummed.

[@joeb4568]

Duuuuuuuude!!!! Because of you I might get some tonight!

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

Hahahaha this is funny! Best of luck!

[@randyellis8043]

Thank you, it worked perfectly

[@yonkamino]

Thank you this was really helpful, you made me save money! 🙂👌🏼

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

Your welcome!

[@sgtgcampbell]

Exactly what I needed!

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

Awesome! Best of luck!

[@jeffschley7674]

Saved me $540...thank you so much.

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

That is awesome!

[@georgereninger]

Totally worked!!! You Rock

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

Awesome! Glad to help!

[@jnesdahl1]

Had a slightly different model, but same board. This totally worked! Thanks for this video. Super helpful!!!

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

Glad to help!

[@Elliskapu]

Hey thanks for the easy fix that would have cost me $300+ 30 min and done👍🏼😎now I can head to the beach…Aloha!!

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

Hey no fair! I deserve some beach time as well! Jk enjoy!

[@jlbarrera246]

Great video thanks for the info. This worked for me the first time, a month later the washer failed again with an F2 E1 error. I took apart the console and cleaned several contacts that had corrosion in addition to the visible one you cleaned.

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

Thanks for watching glad you liked it! If the problem keeps happening perhaps look into covering the opening with electric grade silicone.

[@nitinj76]

Worked for me on my 2019 washer! Took me about an hour and half as I am rusty and slow with tools but end of the day it worked and saved me 1k of replacement cost! Feels good when you get an old machine to work.

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

Great job! I am glad you were able to fix your washer!

[@DaleLucid]

I believe that you can pop the clips on the back panel by slipping a putty knife between the panel and washers top and pushing the clips. No need to open the top. Great video.

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

Your right! That's another way to do this. I am kinda used to doing it this way having replaced so many lid locks and suspension rods! Thank you for watching

[@eddiemorales2218]

Thanks man exactly what was wrong with it keep up the videos🎉😊😊

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

You're welcome!

[@jefffraney154]

Worked great thank you!

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

You're welcome!

[@gamedaysportsradio]

Thank you!!!! Totally fixed it

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

You're welcome!

[@obedjuventino2583]

Thanks for this video!

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

Your welcome!

[@Graywolf34b]

Thanks for the information. 5 min and 2$ bottle saved me 600$...

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

Good stuff! Glad I could help!

[@jimmy9941]

Thanks for the video was able to fix mine.

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

Awesome! Glad to help!

[@victorsovine2947]

You explain things, so even a moron like myself can understand. Thank you, gonna try that tomorrow.

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

You are no moron sir. A moron would have thrown out the washer without trying to fix it!

[@illdoctrine9329]

Are the tub/gear case seals for these available yet?

[@bearabl]

thanks for the video you helped me out!

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

Glad I could help!

[@Ransome2501]

Thank you very much. I unplugged mine to clean behind it and when I plugged it back in it initially lit up but as I was scrolling through settings I noticed no sound so I tapped the audio settings and it went blank. I tried what you recommended but to no avail. Would you happen to know the part number for that part you were cleaning with the alcohol.

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

The interface board/panel is one part. The number should be on a sticker on the inside of the panel

[@melissab1392]

I have this exact washer. What can I check when the washer comes on but water isn’t coming out. I changed the part with the 4 cylinders that the hoses attach to. What else can I check?

[@davidmehdiyev7182]

Excellent I appreciate I did same thing works great thanks

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

Your welcome!

[@BarryBrents]

Thanks for the great video. I opened up the lid and the contacts were corroded but after I cleaned them the washer still didn't start. Any thoughts on how to determine whether I need a new interface vs. control board? Thanks.

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

More then likely the corrosion is somewhere else on the interface board sometimes they have to be taken all the way apart and cleaned. Is the machine throwing any codes? If the control board is flashing green light it is most likely ok.

[@zinzanger7669]

you turned me into a super dad. thanks!

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

That's awesome! Made my day!

[@chrislikeness7789]

Thanks!

[@vickylundy8195]

Hi. Mine is stuck on the "bedding" mode. No error codes pop up. What shows is the time frame of the wash which is 1:06. Tried unplugging. Please help. Thx

[@trvman1]

Have the Bravos but just basic model. Out of balance often now. Tub moves around like I saw it move when you were moving the washer around. So looks like the Bravos has shocks. So would that be the problem?

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

Most likely, the rods but could also be a loose tub nut

[@steadisteve]

many thanks!

[@edithfernandez9918]

Thanks you so much.

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

Happy to help