I have a Maytag Performa top load washer. The agitator keeps releasing from the mechanism that enables it to agitate. It sits nicely, but does not stay put when a laundry cycle is going through.

SOURCE: Maytag Performa washer Waterlevel/agitator problem

CHECK your stand pipe hasn't fell over (the one the drain hose goes to when emptying)If not,Either the pressure switch is broke or there is a hole or split in the pressure switch rubber hose.This switch stops the water when it reaches required level.

Posted on Aug 16, 2007

SOURCE: Maytag Performa Large Capacity Top-load Washer

the agitator should have a SCREW, AGITATOR RETENTION that holds it on ..see brakedown. unless you are talking about the DISPENSER, FABRIC it should just snap on. let me know if his helps krazytech

Posted on Sep 09, 2007

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Possible your outlet filter is blocked. This requires cleaning depending on your usage. Clean this out and refit. Good luck. Plug off the wall first.

Posted on Sep 26, 2007

Archie Ferrarini

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SOURCE: Maytag Performa washer dead.

Your door lid has a switch that makes these functions work.First open the lid and look at the right side of it.Does it have a arm on it?If it does follow the direction where it is going to hit and now listn closely while your lifting the door up & down at this contact  can you hear it click?If its not clicking  or the arm is broken  off the lid replace  the lid switch/or the broken lid switch arm.

Posted on May 23, 2008

SOURCE: Maytag Performa PAVT920AWW noise in wash cycle no agitation

Your main tub bearings need replacing at least a 200.00 repair. The parts alone are about 80.00 and a few hours labor.

Posted on Mar 29, 2009