Maytag Neptune MAH5500B Front Load Washer - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

I always leave the door cracked open so air can circulate in there and dry it up till there is no mold I've never had a problem I've had this washer 17 years

Do you have a motor for a replacement on a Maytag Neptune front load washer?

run an all hot water cycle using hilex bleach should kill the smell and mold

Towel mildew odor is transferred from the washer to towels and clothes. The washer must be cleaned first. After cleaning the washer and towels washing habits must change to stop mold smell from returning.

Washing machine mold / mildew is caused by:
#1 cause is overuse of detergents. Detergent companies are notorious for instructing to use too much detergent. Especially with soft water or when using liquid detergent no more than 1 tbsp of any detergent should be used.
#2 most common cause is using fabric softener because it's dispensed in the rinse cycle and will coat the inside of the outer tub with residue that is a food source for mold to grow.
#3 using only cold water for washing is fine but makes preventative maintenance very important. A weekly hot soak will dissolve odor-causing residue from inside your washer.
#4 not using the washer. If the clothes washer isn't used very often maintenance is especially important. If leaving for a vacation it's a good idea to clean your washer. Do a search to "remove washer odor" to read just how big the problem is. There are all natural washer cleaners that will also remove mildew odor from towels and clothing after the washer has been cleaned.

Question moved from Cars and Trucks. You normally start at the back of the machine. See if the second video helps. https://www.google.com/search?q=maytag+neptune+clothes+washer+replace+element ..

you will need to run it through its cycles to get it to drain.

Sounds like control board is defective

Could be damaged door seal or possibly faulty door hinge.

Try spin only cycle. Should drain water then spin. If that doesn't work it may be the power outage started as a power spike and fried your control board. Good luck.

well logically as superintendent you would be contacting the manufacturer of the machine and getting the details from them or better still the land lord should be getting the details and passing them on to you or have the service agent come in and do the job for you as the cost is a tax deduction for him

there could be a multitude of reasons for this I would call an engineer for a quote first eric

Suggest use detergent designed specifically for your model.

Non HE detergent will cause your front load washer to have odors. If you do use HE detergent and still have the problem,use the "AFFRESH" product in the washer to neutralize the odor.

If you mean your laundry sink, then mix 1 cup baking soda and 1 cup vinegar together and pour it into the drain. Let it sit in the drain for a few hours and then flush the drain with hot water. If you are tslking anout your washing machine you can buy a washing machine cleaner to get rid of the smell.

The "FL" is indicating that the door has failed to lock or it locked but the control does not sense the door has locked. It could be caused by: faulty door lock solenoid loose wire connection faulty door lock switch faulty door lock sense switch bad control board I recommend calling a service technician to diagnose and repair your washer. but try this first just in case....unplug it for 1 minute plug back in and see if the fault code clears. good luck.

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There is a 2" L shape hose connected to that drain hole under. You can unclog it using a soft plastic stick. Stick it on to that hole do not force it turn the plastic stick while putting it in. Thare are 2 types of door gasket on that model one has hole in it and the other doesn't. If your original doesn't have a hole, the one that has a hole will work but there is a plug on to that hole. This is your door gasket https://www.rcappliancepartsimages.com/dbimages/00003022/00909166.jpg Just take the front panell off to see if there's a small hose connected to the gasket drain hole. You can even clean it after taking the panell off https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6O6d3KFIfWo

Sounds like a costly control problem. I wouldn't spend much at all to repair a 10 year old front loader.

Usually four items are changed. The two bearings , the seal, and the shaft. When you did your first repair the shaft should have been replaced. The reason the noise continues is that the shaft wobble even as minor as it may be ends up beating the new bearings to where they start making noise again. The new kits are better designed and can be found for under 100.00 dollars. Shop around for the best price. Good Luck Friend.

The timer will always advance to the next program if the machine does not fully drain. There is ALWAYS a spin when draining the water out, there is only one pump and one motor. The waterlogged laundry maybe telling the timer that there is still water in the tub. Put the machine on "Spin" and cheat the lid switch into thinking that the lid is closed. Use a clothes peg or wide ended screwdriver and see if there really is a spin....