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I came home last night to find a mess on the floor. Maytag quit working. Pulled off the back cover and found fan at condensor coil working, but pump not working. Pump was warm, however. Unplugged the machine and allowed to cool. When plugged in, pump would sound like it was running, then the the overload relay would shut it off. It would kinda run for about 20 seconds. I'm wondering if the problem is a bad capacitor or weak overload relay. Please advise where to start on this. Thanks, Dave
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Originally Posted by: Dave Rankin  I came home last night to find a mess on the floor. Maytag quit working. Pulled off the back cover and found fan at condensor coil working, but pump not working. Pump was warm, however. Unplugged the machine and allowed to cool. When plugged in, pump would sound like it was running, then the the overload relay would shut it off. It would kinda run for about 20 seconds. I'm wondering if the problem is a bad capacitor or weak overload relay. Please advise where to start on this. Thanks, Dave Dave, You're on track, I would start at the compressor relay / overload assembly as well, Part number: AP4009660
You could have other problems, but with your description, and the circumstances, that's where I would start. :) :) :)
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HI, Thanks for the advise, Do you think I should change the capacitor also? I ordered the kit as you recommended, maybe I can catch the order and add a capacitor if you think i need one. Tx Dave
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Originally Posted by: Dave Rankin HI, Thanks for the advise, Do you think I should change the capacitor also? I ordered the kit as you recommended, maybe I can catch the order and add a capacitor if you think i need one. Tx Dave Dave, Unless it's burnt or blown apart,or if the wires are melted, I doubt if you will need it. :cool: :cool: :cool:
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Originally Posted by: Dave Rankin Looks like new. thx DR OK, Maybe it looks worse than it is ? Hope so. :) :) :)
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Hi, I installed the part you recommended and all working perfectly. Thanks much for your expert help. Dave
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Originally Posted by: Dave Rankin Hi, I installed the part you recommended and all working perfectly. Thanks much for your expert help. Dave Dave, Great work, You're quite welcome,it was a pleasure. :) :) :)
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