8 year old maytag, clean lime build-up 2 times a year and all the spinning parts look clean and no wear but all of asudden the washer does not clean the dishes very well. Plenty of hot water, soap is dispenced, cleaned screan in bottom, don' really see anything out of place. what could the problem be? Thanks Rick L.

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the best way to clean your washer is use a pruduct called lime away on the hottest wash put the lime away into the machine fill up with hot water let it wash for 15 mins leave it to soak for a hour empty out and put on a nomal wash with no cloths let it finnish and check it might take a few goes but its the best stuff for the job if you cannot get lime away b&q does a remove lime for washers but not as good lime away comes from the usa i get it from the comisary at the usa base

If the unit is not perfectly level the drum spins out of balance. If left out-of-balance, for a long period of time, it can cause the basket/drum to be unstable. The pitch will be off and functional parts will wear unevenly. Left alone like that, worn parts breakdown and effect other working parts in the long run. The hose may now be defective as well, that is why you have a leak. The brand is acceptable, but the original installation was faulty from the start.

My Maytag washer model #:sav515deww is leaking underneath during the spin cycle. I took off the 2 front panels. I have been told taht it is a bearing and a seal that are out. Replacement parts cost approx $90.00. Unit is 5 years old. Is it hard to fix? Thanks

Without a model number, but with the age, I can only assume that this is a Dependable Drive wash system.

This system utilizes a drive belt and a pump belt and it is recommended they be replaced together after every13 years of normal use. They are very simple to install with no teardown or tools needed. The belts have installation instructions printed on the package.

1. Drive Belt
http://www.repairclinic.com/SSPartDetail.aspx?s=t-a612-%3d%3di437301&PartID=437301

2. Pump Belt
http://www.repairclinic.com/SSPartDetail.aspx?s=t-a612-%3d%3di437300&PartID=437300

The pump belt must be adjusted to the tension requirements written on the package. See link below.
http://www.affordableappliance.com/Tips/Maytagbelts.htm

3. Parts breakdown/disassembly procedures.
http://www.repairclinic.com/Washing-Machine-Top-Load-Maytag-Style-Appliance-Diagram

Other issues could also cause the same symptoms but the belts at this age is the 1st suspect.

have you tried boiling it in vinegar? it might help. no garenties for that particular problem, but that's what I do with my kettle and chunks of lime come out when I do.

Rear shocks tend to wear faster than the front.
Try switching the front shocks to the rear. If this helps, plan on
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Start by checking the belt by tilting the machine back and examining for wear, glazing and cracks, next pull the belt to make sure everything turns. Post back if this looks fine.

Yes its true the main support bearing is part of the outer tub and is factory set .Dry bearing will roar until it develops a leak and eventually starts a main pulley shake that will cut through the back of the outer tubs shell.The outer tub costs about $175.00(varies)the labor (please sit down)yes, is high enough for you to go out and find your self a 15 year old Maytag top load, re-build it,scrap the front load,and never see a repairman for the next 15 Years.No joke!                             I/m happy to help you with anything you need a answer to.............Sorry about your Maytag    :(