Motor Hums on Top Load Maytag Washer

bad points in timer or bad motor take the motor out and to a used washer shop and see if they will test it for you for a small fee if it tests ok get a timer

This sounds like the drive belt may have snapped off. It's usually located on the bottom of the washer. If you're able, tilt the washer on its side and recover the broken belt. It usually connects from the drive motor to the tensioner, then to the transmission. Take the belt to your local appliance parts store so they can match it up with a replacement. You may want to copy down the actual model and serial numbers down so the parts counter can provide a more accurate and exact replacement. Please let me know if you need any further help with this.

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have you checked the start capacitor on the side of the motor?it is that big bump on the side,also if you unplug it you can try manually moveing it to see if transmission is locked up.

it's the motor that makes the humming sound..it may have difficulty in starting..when starting like this the motor draws more current and this may cause the windings to burn out..try reducing the load..if the sound disappears then indeed the capacity of the motor is deteriorating...take out motor and clean bushing and lubricate.. also realign belt ..

transmission shot if it does everything else but spin,not worth fixing for the price of a transmission plus labor,just junk it and buy a kenmore,whirlpool top load-mike

Bad timer

I just hooked up my washer and after filling it the motor hummed and smelt like it was starting to burn! Is this a fixable problem?

INSPECT YOUR PUMP HUMMING NOISE USUALLY PUMP MOTOR ARE PRETTY RELAIBLE

The humming usually means the motor is trying to start but can't either because of weak windings or not enough electrical power. Need to check the motor control.

Your machine has a two speed motor. If the motor hums as it tries to spin in the normal cycle, it could be the motor. If there is no noise, it could be a timer related issue.