Top-Load Washer Repair guides
Repair guides common to all top-load washers

If the water inlet valve on your vertical modular top-load washer isn't controlling the flow of water into your washing machine, follow these step-by-step instructions to replace the valve.

If the washer drains but won’t agitate or spin, the motor coupler might have broken to protect the drive motor from damage. Follow these steps to replace a broken motor coupler.

If the top of the agitator moves both ways instead of just one, replace the agitator dogs, using the steps in this repair guide.

The drive block rotates the spin basket. If the basket wobbles or rattles in the spin mode because the drive block is worn out, replace the drive block following these directions.

If the washer spins when the basket is empty but doesn’t spin when the basket is full, a worn-out clutch band could be the problem. These instructions show how to replace the clutch band.

If the washer won't spin or agitate with the motor running, replace the gear case, following the steps in this repair guide.

If there's water in your washer at the end of the spin cycle, the drain pump could be faulty. If the drain and drain hose are clear, you can follow these instructions to replace the drain pump.

If the washer screeches or squeals in the spin mode and the basket won't spin smoothly, replace the basket drive, following the steps in this repair guide.

If the spin basket on your top-load washer is damaged, you can replace it with a new one. Just follow these step-by-step instructions.

If the washer spins when the basket is empty but not when the basket is full, the problem could be the clutch assembly. These steps explain how to replace it.

Replace the timer if it doesn't advance or work properly.

The drive motor creates the rotation that turns the spin basket and agitator. If those components won't budge, replace the drive motor using these step-by-step instructions.

The electronic control board is a major component that orchestrates the washer's functions. These instructions explain how to replace the electronic control board in a top-load washer.

Replace the lid switch if it doesn't detect the position of the lid.

If the lid switch or lid lock fails, many top load washers won't run. You can install a new switch/lock assembly—this repair guide shows you how.
Articles and videos for top-load washers

Find tips for using your washing machine efficiently to save energy and help reduce utility bills.

Learn how to troubleshoot and fix your Maytag Centennial washing machine

Find out how to protect your smart appliances from malevolent invasions by hackers.