Question about Maytag Neptune MAH5500B Front Load Washer

My neptune was 30 min for a quick wash and is now 55 min

Every time I was a load of clothes now it is adding minutes to the starting time. at this point it is taking me at least an hour, even for a quick load. very frustating. I have unplugged the machine and still starts at the 55 min. To do a regular wash it is 90 minutes. Any suggestions? Terri

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Terri, you may need to contact Maytag on this one. Here is service bulletin that was released in June of 2002... "Date: June, 2002 No: TDL0008A-S, MAH5500BWW, MAH5500BWQ Issue Software Improvements: A software improvement was introduced to the machine control board. The improvements focused on. Reducing the number of wet clothes loads, spinning and draining complaints. Modifications to the time estimation displayed toward the end of spin cycle. Display will no longer fluctuate erratically, time remaining. ?dO? is no longer displayed when the door is open. Warranty See specific product for warranty information. Action This board modification was phased into production without a series change. Inventory at the National Parts Center was purged and replaced with the new control board." Hope this helps.

Posted on Aug 01, 2007

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