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Washer tub won't spin. Belt is slipping. Drum seems frozen.

When washer enters the spin cycle, the drum seems frozen so belt slips. When powered off, drive pully can be turned by hand. According to the parts diagram, there is some sort of brake on the drive shaft. What is it's function? Is it possible that is not releasing for the spin cycle? Washer is Maytag Model LAT6626AAE. We bought it new in 1998 and this is the first problem we have had.

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You might have a relay thats shot or the brake solenoid is shot. check both of those, it may fix your problem.

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