Maytag washer, timer problem?

Washer Repair
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I think the timer might need to be replaced in my Maytag washer (SAV365ZAWW) but I wanted to describe the problem here to perhaps get some confirmation.

The washer will not switch from agitating to the spin/rinse cycle on it’s own. The knob will turn/advance as it is supposed to, but it just keeps agitating. I can push in and pull out the knob when it’s in the correct position to spin and it will then spin, drain and refill and start agitating again, but it won’t shift to spin by itself.

If I leave it alone it will agitate through all the cycles and then beep to let me know it’s done but the clothes are still sitting in soapy water. I have to then turn the knob around to the spin position.

Normally I’ve been trying to set a timer for each cycle so I can stay on top of the laundry and not forget about it.

One other thing I wanted to mention - some times when I put the knob where I think it should be (there is no specific marking for that first spin cycle) and pull it out, it seems to have landed in an in-between spot where it tries to shift to spin on it’s own. If I let it sit there it seems to short out the whole machine and I have to unplug the washer for 5 minutes to get it to work again.

So now when I realize I’ve hit that spot, I push the knob back in, turn just slightly further, pull it out and it starts to spin.

I think I’ve described everything pretty accurately but please let me know if any clarification is needed.

Thank you!
Rene’

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Go ahead and replace the timer. If you buy from this site and the part does not fix the problem you can return it. See the returns policy for details and conditions.

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Just wanted to come back and say that replacing the timer fixed the problem. Thanks!

~Rene’

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Great, glad that fixed it and thanks for updating everyone.

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Was the timer hard to replace?? I have to replace one tomorrow.

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Ed, post your model number and brand and maybe we can help

thanks

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I just installed the timer, it was easy. This site is so awesome!!! Ordered the timer on Friday received it on Saturday, Installed it on Sunday. What a deal.

Thanks Everyone, great company to deal with.

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My maytag is 1 year old it will fill and drain but agitator doesn’t move. It will move by and and the motor makes the sound of running. Belt is on and in good shape…not sure but could it be the timer

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Model number is Mvwp576kw1

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My timer knob seems stripped it it’s not. I replaced them.when I try to select wash cycle it will just spin and won’t dial but the cycles work fine.is it something broke or stripped