Maytag Washer MAH2400AWW Door Lock Switch

[JTerry]

2009 Monaco Dynasty with Maytag washer & Dryer. I'm getting a DL code which is the door lock. I am assuming the door lock switch has gone bad. Has anyone had to replace this switch and could share some advice on removing it. 

[jacwjames]

Not sure on a Maytag, assume you've got the combination washer and dryer. 

I've worked on 3 or 4 different washers over the last 10 years.  What I do is go to one of the parts sites and find the part number to what you are working on.  Need the model number https://www.maytag.com/services/replacement-parts.html

Then do a general search on how to replace the part, you find YouTube video's on how to change it BUT have to make sure it is the right one.   Watch multiple videos until you are confident it is the right washer and the right part.  If you washer is not working at all you take it apart to confirm the part number. 

If you post the model number I might be able to help in you search.

 

This month I had to pull our Whirlpool washer apart to change the tube driver mechanism, the tub was leaking from the bottom, seals were gone.  I watched a bunch of videos as there were 3 or 4 different versions of the washer and all were different.  Finally found one with the right drive, ordered the parts and took it apart.   Most of the videos make it look easy.  I could not get the cover off the agitator and ultimately broke it and had to buy a new one.  Finally got the tub out and moved on to removing the rotor and stater.  I could not get the rotor off the shaft.  Wiggled it back and forth and started to pry gently and SNAP, broke the spine out of the rotor, had to order that.  I did get a good deal on the drive which barely made up for the other two parts, ended up costing me ~$225 to repair it.  Better then having to buy a new one. 

[amphi_sc]

I'd try a couple simple things first.  Easiest is completely removing power from the unit for a couple minutes either by unplugging it or the breaker.  Probably won't help but a power reset & reboot can sometimes help.  Next I would unplug the cable from the control unit to the latch and clean any possible corrosion from the connections on both ends ... sometimes a simple reseat of connections can cure communication issues.  Then I'd go deeper into testing the lock and/or replace it.

[jacwjames]

I was having trouble with a Whirlpool top load washer.  Was able to find a manual on it that showed how to test the various parts and it had a trouble shooting section for different things.  Very handy.

[grizzly]

We have one. Turned off breaker to it. Let it reset. Then turned on push button with and ran the drain cycle and then it unlocked.. Also just push button off and let set for a couple of minutes and should unlock. If not then I don't know what issue is

[JTerry]

Thanks everyone for your help in trying to solve my problem. I have decided to order a new door lock switch and install it. I found one on Amazon for about $23. Hopefully that solves the problem.

Thanks again

 

[Grey Goose]

On 12/2/2023 at 3:49 PM, JTerry said:

Thanks everyone for your help in trying to solve my problem. I have decided to order a new door lock switch and install it. I found one on Amazon for about $23. Hopefully that solves the problem.

Thanks again

 

My Maytag dryer was making a lot of belt/drum noise. It had been that way since I bought the coach in 2022. And many people online commented how loud their RV dryers were so I assumed it was normal. We were never happy with the performance and when I watched the alladin I could see that it was never heating very long, maybe 30 seconds and then going back to a cooling mode and drying times were longer than what I thought it should be.

I finally removed it to see what was going on. I took the door, front panels, top and even removed the belt. 

First thing I noticed was that the blower fan was completley packed full of lint, worse than any I have ever seen before. I had been getting what I thought was a decent amount of airflow out the vent but the blower was truly packed solid so I am not sure how it was blowing. I proceeded to clean the rest of the lint out. Checked the thermostat, limit and heating element and put it all back together.

First thing I noticed is that the abnormal belt/drum noise completely stopped. I have to assume the belt or drum was not assembled correctly previously. It sounds like a regular dryer now. We have not dried a lot of clothes in it since but it seems like the heat cycle time has increased. I assume it is because of the additional airflow created by cleaning the blower out. 

Long story short, you might want to dig a bit deeper and inspect for lint in the blower as it can be a fire hazard. They really should put a better lint filter on this unit or have a clean out/inspection hole for making this a bit easier.

 

Edited August 12 by Grey Goose