Shift Actuator

Shift Actuator

Henry from FL

Washer would not run. The code pointed to the tachometer.

Screwdriver and youtube.

I had issues with washer and YouTubed the symptoms. was able to diagnose and ordered the part. It works great now.

Shift Actuator

EILEEN from FL

Washer would not sense load

Screwdriver

Thank you. This part was very easy to replace on my own.

Shift Actuator

Julie from OR

Horrible grinding noise, usually in the spin cycle.

Nutdriver, screwdriver, wrench

My one year old Maytag washer was making an obnoxious and very loud grinding noise which seemed to occur mostly during the spin cycle. After reading about the problem on the internet indicating the shift actuator went out, I ordered an actuator from Parts Dr. I also ordered a drive pulley and cam kit just in case the teeth on those parts were damaged and it didn't cost any more for shipping. I replaced the actuator and still had the same problem, so I assumed the pulley and cam were damaged. When I disassembled the parts, I found a wad of what looked like dryer lint and fibers rolled into a ring around the drive shaft between the pulley and the cam which could have prevented the parts from engaging, causing the grinding noise. The spring on the top of the cam was not broken. I reassembled everything using the new parts in for good measure. Now the washer runs like new. I don't think the actuator was actually bad, so I saved it since reports indicate this part commonly fails. Also, the teeth on the pulley and cam didn't look damaged and the spring was in good shape, so I saved those, too. The parts I received from Parts Dr. were new and actual manufacturers parts for a very reasonable price. I had them shipped overnight and they arrived promptly. Parts Dr. is my new appliance repair parts source.