Hi

I have about a 4 year Maytag Neptune MAH9700AWW front loader. After consistently getting "E3" and "b3" error codes in the middle of the cycle, which causes the cycle to stop -- I finally had a Maytag repairman out. I was told I need a new "Motor Control Board", with a repair cost of $460 to have it replaced.

Assuming this is correct, I'd like to see if I can replace the board myself, but I haven't had any luck locating instuctions online or in the service manual for how to do this. Can anyone help?

I also wonder if there are any recommendations as to the best place to get the replacement part. The service estimate listed my cost for just the part at $284, and I'd like to know if I can get a better price, but still at a reputable site.

If anyone also has any thoughts on the worthwhile-ness of doing the repair, I'd be interested in that too. I had one local repairman that I spoke to on the phone tell me that those washers were lemons and I should just invest the money in a new unit. I'd really rather not do that because I like the washer, but would be interested in opinions.

Thanks

If you have a no spin problem, re-post as such, there are cheap fixes for this problem. Also, if the door lock wax motor was never replaced, I would replace it at the same time, these older motors blow out control boards when you have power surges. Best to add a 1000 joule surge protector to the wall outlet for this.

The fact that this discussion is 10 years old probably means time for new washer as mine must be about 20 years old! But since I have it apart.... will ask anyways! Maybe the question will help someone else with ancient machine.

Maytag Neptune front load washer probably circa early 2000. MAH9700AWW

ISSUE: not draining. About 2-3 months ago, had draining issue, and I unclogged the drain pipe, and then it worked. (Pet household). Have previously removed a quarter from drain pump in past.

This week, the washer started not draining/spinning, and stopped at minute 9 in spin cycle countdown. Drain pipe is clear. So I replaced the pump motor with non-OEM model from Amazon. ( [url=https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00VGSZMXA?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details] Was hopeful as washer spun and on 11 minute rinse/spin cycle it counted down further to minute 7 before new error message of nd.

So, I'm now suspecting the sensor, which it doesn't make sense to replace as 1) part seems not available and 2) cost $200-$250.

I did "blow in the hose connection to the water level pressure switch" as someone recommended. Did not replace this switch.

I don't think this model has a wax motor that would be affordable if replaceable.

Door lock mechanism seems to be working.

Reconnected the control panel "wires" to be sure not loose.

Any ideas welcome, but I'm probably off to look for sales! :-)