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maytag washer problem Ron 02-06-2007
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Posted by Ron on February 6, 2007, 7:47 pm


I got a new maytag washer the other day.

My question is on new washers is the agitator locked and has to be
unlocked before use?

Here is what happened, the person that came to install it turned it
on and it started to fill with water, he then put it in the rinse
cycle and it ran for a few seconds and stopped. it tripped the GCFI
circuit in the plug, reset the outlet and tried again. again same
thing, we then tried another non GFCI Outlet, it worked for a little
longer started to smell and smoke a bit and then blew a fuse.

What could be wrong with this washer?


Posted by CJT on February 6, 2007, 8:39 pm


Ron wrote:

> I got a new maytag washer the other day.
>
> My question is on new washers is the agitator locked and has to be
> unlocked before use?
>
> Here is what happened, the person that came to install it turned it
> on and it started to fill with water, he then put it in the rinse
> cycle and it ran for a few seconds and stopped. it tripped the GCFI
> circuit in the plug, reset the outlet and tried again. again same
> thing, we then tried another non GFCI Outlet, it worked for a little
> longer started to smell and smoke a bit and then blew a fuse.
>
> What could be wrong with this washer?
>
It's in need of repair. Perhaps the motor has a winding shorted to ground?

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Posted by on February 6, 2007, 9:19 pm


If this is a brand new washer, return it and don't settle for a repair
on the one that is broken.



Posted by Edwin Pawlowski on February 6, 2007, 10:13 pm



>I got a new maytag washer the other day.
>

> What could be wrong with this washer?

Who cares? That is why they have a warranty. The dealer will fix it or
replace it at no cost to you.

It may have been defective from the factory or damaged in transit. Call the
dealer.



Posted by Ron on February 6, 2007, 10:20 pm


> Who cares? That is why they have a warranty. The dealer will fix it or
> replace it at no cost to you.
>
> It may have been defective from the factory or damaged in transit. Call the
> dealer.

I called Home Depot where I got it and they said the policy was if it
does nt work they will come and repair, now if it is damaged or
scratched or anything like that they will replace it. I asked the
lady where I should kick it so its damaged :) They are bringing a new
one tomorow.


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