How to start maytag washer top loader

If you want your washer to do its job, make sure that you are loading it properly. Clothes will get cleaner and you will save energy if you use your machine according to manufacturer's recommendations, which will keep the agitator moving and drum balanced.

Some tips for loading your washing machine the right way include:

Watch the agitator. If you use a top-load washer, make sure to never wrap anything around the agitator. If you have a particularly large item, place it on one side of the agitator and resist piling laundry on top of it for best results.

Keep heavier on the bottom. Top-load machine manufacturers often suggests that you load heavier articles on the bottom. This prevents smaller, delicate items from getting swallowed-up in the bulky items, and allows them to move-about the drum and get clean.

Stay loose. Whether you have a top-loader or an energy-efficient, front-load washing machine, make the effort to load the items loosely. Give your garments room to move around, which will result in cleaner clothes afterward.

Don't push or squeeze to make more room. Never push or squeeze laundry in the drum to make more space. You will end-up with a tangled ball of wet laundry that isn't as clean as it could be.

Start with your worst. When you are using a front-loading washer, try to load heavier-soiled items first. These will get the most action, water, and detergent if they are in the bottom of the wash-drum.

Go to the source. Perhaps the most important thing that you can do before loading your washing machine is to check the owner's manual. This will tell you exactly what the manufacturer suggests for optimal laundry results.

See what kind of job your washer does when you pay close-attention to how it is loaded. You may find that your machine works better and even lives longer, with consistency over time.

After loading a washer so many times it may seem like you can start it with your eyes closed. But what do you do if your Maytag top load washer won’t start after it’s loaded and the Start button is pushed? First, make sure it’s receiving adequate power. Troubleshoot a top load washer not starting with these common causes and solutions.

What to Do When Your Maytag Top Load Washer Won’t Start

While part failures requiring a professional repair are a possibility, there are also DIY solutions when your Maytag top load washer won’t start. Here’s how to pinpoint the problem with the most likely reasons.

Incoming Power Issues

A Maytag top load washer won’t turn on without consistent and adequate electrical power. 

Here’s how to assess the washer’s power sources:

• Check the outlet: Make sure the washer’s power cord is properly plugged in. Test the outlet by unplugging the washer and connecting a small electronic device to make sure it works.
• Avoid extension cords: These cords can’t reliably transmit the voltage the washer requires, leading to interruptions that cut off power.
• Reset the circuit breaker: Look for tripped breakers in your home’s circuit breaker box. Even if none are tripped, reset the washer’s circuit breaker by turning it off, waiting 5-10 seconds, and turning it back on.

Control Lock is Activated

If your Maytag washing machine won’t start but has power, check the control panel to make sure the right functions are selected. If the Control Lock feature is selected, all control panel functions will be locked, preventing an accidental start. You’ll know Control Lock is activated if the corresponding button is illuminated. To turn off the feature, press and hold the Control Lock button for 3 seconds.

Also check the control panel for error codes that could indicate why your Maytag top load washer won’t start. Refer to your user manual to determine the meaning of the code and how to solve the problem.

Faulty User Control Panel

A Maytag top load washer won’t start unless you press and hold the Start button for 3 seconds, activating the wash cycle. However, are some buttons on your control panel working but others aren’t? It’s possible that the control panel is faulty. If the control panel display is dark but the washer has power or only some buttons illuminate, the control panel requires replacement. 

Lid Switch Failure

As a safety precaution, a top load washer will only start once the lid is completely closed and the lid switch is engaged. Once engaged, the lid switch signals the washer to begin a wash cycle. Some control panels also have a lid lock light that illuminates once the lid is closed and a wash cycle begins.

A top load washer not working due to a failed lid switch may show the following signs:

• Washer won’t spin 
• Lid lock light is off
• Lid switch doesn’t “click” when the lid is closed

If any of these signs are present and the lid switch fails multimeter testing with a lack of continuity, it must be replaced.

The technicians at Just-In Time Appliance can resolve any issue with a Maytag washer repair. Schedule your expert service today!

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