[FIXED] Bravos XL, UL error, load spiinning

[Spiderman]

Model Number: MVWB950YG0 Bravos XL
Brand: Maytag
Age: More than 10 years

Hi Everyone, just found this forum in my attempt to fix my washing machine.

The main issue I am having is we get UL code as soon as we enter the spin cycle so thought is was the rotor position sensor possibly.

I have taken it apart and there appear to be water getting into the stator assembly so I didn't want to just replace the sensor after seeing this. There was quite a bit of dirt underneath the washer in a circular pattern from spinning.

I dug a bit deeper into the videos on here and found one on the Bearing & Tub Seal Kit Bearing being the possible issue. I have noticed that the spin cycle had become quite loud recently and when spinning it doesn't sound right now either.

So I guess my questions are should I just replace the bearings assembly or would I need to do both the assembly and the sensor? I assume the stator is ok since it will still spin on the clean cycle just can't it to work on spin cycle.

Thanks

[Doc Ryan]

Do you have the model number from the tag on the washer?

[Spiderman]

Do you have the model number from the tag on the washer?

Yes here it is.



I have successfully taken everything apart and have the bearing assembly out. I ordered a replacement that will arrive tomorrow so will start with replacing it when it arrives.

[Doc Ryan]

I would just try to replace the bearings to start with. Most of the time the rest of the components are still in working condition even if they got wet. Let me know how it goes.


Tub Bearing Shaft & Seal Kit - W10435302 (PD00002260)


Tub Press Tool Kit - W10447783 (PD00004958)

[Spiderman]

Yes, the machine is back running almost like new. The bearing replacement kit worked, the machine is so quiet now as well.

So, the two hardest things on the fix was getting the tub out (had to use the wood and car jack hack) and the nut on the bottom of the shaft. Otherwise everything went pretty smooth.

There is however a small leak somewhere as we noticed some water coming out during the cycle. However this has been happening since before the fix so I assume the issue is not related but will need to look into this further, hopefully just a washer or tube replacement. We just assumed it was water splashing out before.

[Doc Ryan]

Nice job with the repair! Is the leaking coming from the bearing tub seal? Is the washer spinning normally now?

[Spiderman]

Nice job with the repair! Is the leaking coming from the bearing tub seal? Is the washer spinning normally now?

No, I am assuming the leak is not coming from the bearing tub seal based on the amount of water on the floor, but I haven't tipped it over to confirm. The washer spins normally, is much quieter now and completed the wash cycle with no UL errors. I assume the leak is coming from somewhere else as we had this issue before but I need to investigate this further.

[Doc Ryan]

Great! I have updated this thread to FIXED.

[Spiderman]

Great! I have updated this thread to FIXED.

Do you have any good videos on locating the leak? I am concerned it might be the tub seal, the washer leaking more than usual yesterday and sounded a bit louder again

[Doc Ryan]

There isn't a good way to identify those tub seal leaks. Although there isn't much else in that area of the washer that can cause it to leak beside a crack in the tub. Did you use OEM Whirlpool parts when you replaced the bearing and seal kit?

[Spiderman]

There isn't a good way to identify those tub seal leaks. Although there isn't much else in that area of the washer that can cause it to leak beside a crack in the tub. Did you use OEM Whirlpool parts when you replaced the bearing and seal kit?

Im not sure, i bought them off amazon, they looked identical. There is a lot of squeaking, like a mouse, now when it spins so I assume that is the same issue.

[Doc Ryan]

Alot of the parts sold on Amazon are aftermarket parts, and we haven't seen very good luck with them. It seems like they all have a bunch of 5 star reviews that are fake.

[Spiderman]

Alot of the parts sold on Amazon are aftermarket parts, and we haven't seen very good luck with them. It seems like they all have a bunch of 5 star reviews that are fake.

ok thanks, i guess I will continue to use it as long as works and maybe replace it later.