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Brand:maytag
Model Number:mvwb835dw0
Main Symptom:calling for hot water on cold only setting
What happens & when:just got this washer it was my aunts. It just turned 10. I started using it in sept. I noticed it started calling for hot water while on the cold only setting. Im in the northeast. Is it common for it to do that if the water is too cold? Our electricity prices are astronomical and I dont want the washer calling for hot water at all. Water inlet valves are normal. And even just changed it to a new one to confirm. And sure enough its doing the samw
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The machine uses electronics and if the water is too cold it would add hot to keep it warm enough for the detergent to activate properly.
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I see that now in the manual. Pretty annoyed. Everyone else i know has a machine that I asked and they have a faucet only option that bypasses the sensor. Guess my only solution would be y off thr cold water and run both lines to the machine.
That will not work, as the thermistor has to be satisfied or it will tunr off.
It actually worked as normal. As long as a water source is hooked up to the hot side whether hot or cold the machine washed with strictly cold water
Glad it worked for you that way, a lot of them don’t.
Yeah. Its pretty annoying they want to control how you washed. The reason literally says “for energy efficiency it adds hot water” how does thst even make sense. Youre forcing me to use extra electricity on my water heater that I do not want to use. If I wanna wash in ice it’s none of your business.
The ATC is a feature the manufacture’s offer on some model machines. The ATC (automatic temperature control) feature adjusts the water to the correct temperature for the cycle selected. Most machines mix hot and cold water in preset proportions. An automatic temperature control helps in opting for the correct temperature that is needed for that perfect wash.
Most washers rely on the incoming water temperature, but some clothes washers use thermostats to ensure that this temperature is proper. If water is coming in is either too cold or too hot, the appropriate valve will open to bring the water to an ideal temperature.
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) technology, is especially useful in cold climates when performing a cold wash cycle. Laundry Detergent requires a minimum water temperature of 65 degrees to activate cleaning enzymes. If the incoming water is too cold, Automatic Temperature Control opens the hot water valve to bring water temperature to 65 degrees. This is still a cold wash by garment industry standards but is at the minimum temperature needed to activate detergent enzymes for proper cleaning.
While I understand the logic. I live in a state with the 2nd highest cost of electricity in the whole country and a tank less hot water heater which pulls 113 amps every time it turns on. And when running a deep water cycle everytime thsmat adds up quite a bit every month.
I do understand where you are coming from and would recommend that you not obtain/use a washer with this feature. However, you will have to deal with the inefficiency of the detergent used in water temperatures below 65°F. Either way, it will be a choice for you to make. Thanks again for your question. I hope this information helps with your decision.
I have a 23 year old maytag washer that works just fine. Been using it for 13 years only cold water. My aunt no longer needed this 2016 washer. It uses half the amps as my 23 year old model. Thats why im using it. Never had an issue with the cold water not getting my clothes clean with tap only water in the winter so im fine doing the same with this. Thanks for the replies. Appreciate it
You are welcome!
Here is a link to some additional repair information: Appliance Repair Help & Troubleshooting