Washer fills, drains & spins But won't agitate

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Robert McDermott @robertmcd

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Washer fills, drains & spins But won't agitate

I have a 1980’s Maytag LA482 Washer with a Helical Transmission. It fills then tries to agitate, But the transmission doesn’t lock so it moves like trying to slow spin. When I move to spin, It drains fine & starts to spin out. When it clicks to stop, The drum keeps spinning. I think the brake ass’y is broken, But don’t know for sure. How can I determine if the brake is out OR the transmission is out ? What parts are usual replacements if it is the brake ? Trans. is NLA. Unit worked fine until this & is a match to dryer, So I don’t want to replace if possible. I can do my own repairs. Thanks for the help !

It was a bad brake unit on the bottom. Replaced with a new one. Works fine.

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What is your model number?

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Model is Maytag LA482. There are 2 versions. Mine has the Helical Trans. w/ the tall turquoise 4 hole agitator. I'm on Soc. Secur. retirement income so Can't afford a new one. Trying to fix this one. It's like the trans. moves on it's push stroke with nothing to lock it. THANKS Mayer.

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Model is Maytag LA482. There are 2 versions. Mine has the Helical Trans. w/ the tall turquoise 4 hole agitator. I'm on Soc. Secur. retirement income so Can't afford a new one. Trying to fix this one. It's like the trans. moves on it's push stroke with nothing to lock it. THANKS Mayer. — Robert McDermott

score 1 · Answer 1 · 2019-01-23T21:15:19-07:00

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Cause 1

Drive Motor

The drive motor might be defective. However, the drive motor is rarely at fault for this symptom. Before replacing the drive motor, first check all of the more commonly defective washer components. If none of those components are defective, consider replacing the drive motor. To determine if the drive motor is defective, first ensure that the motor is getting power. If the drive motor hums but doesn’t run, is noisy, or does not turn freely, replace it.

Parts

Drive Motor for your Maytag Washing Machine

RepairClinic Item #1063646

Washing machine drive motor, one speed (120 volt)

Total: $140.92

Cause 2

Agitator Assembly

The agitator might be damaged or stripped away where it connects to the drive system inside. To determine if the agitator is stripped inside remove it from the washer and inspect for damage or wear.

Agitator Assembly for your Maytag Washing Machine

RepairClinic Item #433709

Cause 3

Agitator Assembly

The agitator might be damaged or stripped away where it connects to the drive system inside. To determine if the agitator is stripped inside remove it from the washer and inspect for damage or wear.

Parts

Agitator Assembly for your Maytag Washing Machine

RepairClinic Item #1001091

Large agitator,white, *A412, A512, A612, A613, A883, A712

Washing Machine

Washer fills, drains & spins But won't agitate

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