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Maytag performa PAV2300AWW will not spin but sounds like it is.

No water in there. It is supposed to be on the spin cycle - but isn't spinning. Sounds like it is - but it's not. Tub won't move either. Belt does move. Took the clothes all out. What now??? Same problem, Maytag Performa PAV2300AWW, Tub is locked during the spin cycle but motor, belt, & pully are turning. Researching I've found three posibilities. 1.) Transmission (I hope not.) 2.) Something wedged between the inner & outer tubs. 3.) Failed throwout bearing. I'm no expert by far just doing a lot of reading. Looks like a lot of people are experiencing the same problem, If someone has a answer I'll be checking back. If I'm sucessful I'll provide the solution that works for me.

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I think you have guessed it right. There is probably something stuck between the tubs. I have seen this caused by a lot of things. You should look for things as small as coins, shirt buttons, cufflinks etc., Also I advice you not to turn on the machine until the blockage is removed.

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Sai.

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