[bobgjr]

I have the Maytag washer MVWC6ESWW that is not agitating. Washer fills with water then stops. I can then hear the motor just hum and not agitate. I checked cap and it is good. The motor will however run to pump out the water. When the washer is in the motor hum state I can push the timer knob in just a little and the motor will start and the washer will agitate. The timer was replaced about 2 months ago. When the motor does run it smells hot. Any ideas? Motor? Timer again? Something else?Thanks

[Simon / APP Team]

Hi.

It does sounds like the bad timer. Check also the motor plugs for bad connection.
The timer Part number: W10243947

Here are the breakdown diagrams and 02-Controls and Rear Panel Parts parts for Maytag MVWC6ESWW1 - AppliancePartsPros.com

Simon.

[ramblinche81]

Could be lid switch is bad. Move it to a different wash setting on the dial, if it still won't run the full cycle, $30 lid switch is a more likely cause.

Especially if you can use a pencil or small screwdriver to push the switch you should hear it click.

[Simon / APP Team]

If the washer is draining it's not the lid switch.

Simon.