Maytag LAT9606GGE Buzz

[dpm]

You *sure* you’re on the uf range?
What does it read on the resistance range?
/nips out to car, brings in two different meters…

On both of mine, 000= shortcircuit

?

[Simmy]

Re: Maytag LAT9606GGE Buzz

spanner51 wrote:If you haven’t the correct test instrument to check the capacitor your only choice is trial and error and to try a new one. However a faulty capacitor is not very common. Another possibility is the centrifugal switch sticking. If the switch is faulty it is easily replaced. If the accuator lever is sticking it usually means a new motor.

Graham
I really don’t think its the capacitor because the machine usually works fine after the first time of having to tap the motor. Where can I find the centrifugal switch and the accuator lever? I have looked at the diagrams on the maytag site (http://services.maytag.com/abs/PartsStore.do) and on the wiring diagram I found the centrifugal switch but it looks like its inside the motor.

Thanks!

[Martin]

dpm wrote:On both of mine, 000= shortcircuit

You too huh?

Simmy wrote:and on the wiring diagram I found the centrifugal switch but it looks like its inside the motor

It has to be attached the the motors rotor for it to work, so yes it’s inside the motor. 😉

[dpm]

Yes, Martin. 000 on the *capacitance* range indicates a s/c cap…

[lokring]

Re: Maytag LAT9606GGE Buzz

yup the centrifugal switch is part of the motor 😀 part no p 207424 about £200

[WhiteVanMan1]

Re: Maytag LAT9606GGE Buzz

I test capacitors by charging them up with a metrohm. Connect and watch the needle drop back as it charges. It’s a pretty good indicator, and it’s the way we were told to do it when I was at hotpoint.
Steve

[Simmy]

Re: Maytag LAT9606GGE Buzz

Spanner51,
How can I check if the centrifugal switch is the problem? How do I access it? Do you have a link where I can get the switch since maytag doesn’t list it as a separate part?

Thanks for the help!

[spanner51]

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Simmy
The centrifugal switch, or start switch, is screwed on top of the motor. It should click when the button is pushed. A wiring diagram is usually behind the control panel. The switch is available as a seperate item p/n 205131, from JLA 01422824444. If the switch accuator lever is the problem, it usually means a new motor. So, be certain of a faulty switch before you order one, as it is not a cheap part.
Graham

[Simmy]

Re: Maytag LAT9606GGE Buzz

spanner51 wrote:Simmy
The centrifugal switch, or start switch, is screwed on top of the motor. It should click when the button is pushed.

Sorry for the silly question but do you mean when the motor is supposed to start?

A wiring diagram is usually behind the control panel. The switch is available as a seperate item p/n 205131, from JLA 01422824444. If the switch accuator lever is the problem, it usually means a new motor. So, be certain of a faulty switch before you order one, as it is not a cheap part.
Graham

Any suggestion on how I can check the start switch? Where is the accuator lever I don’t see it in any of the parts lists?

Graham I really appreciate all of you help, thanks!

[roly16]

Re: Maytag LAT9606GGE Buzz

WhiteVanMan1 wrote:I test capacitors by charging them up with a metrohm. Connect and watch the needle drop back as it charges. It’s a pretty good indicator, and it’s the way we were told to do it when I was at hotpoint.
Steve

That’ll check for open or short circuited capacitor but it won’t tell you if the capacitance value has dropped far enough over time to prevent the motor starting. You really need a multimeter with capacitance ranges up to 200uF.

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