MHW3505FW
Maytag MHW3505FW Front-Load Washer Repair
Most common issues on this model
- Cycle that will not start with the door shut
- Drum that does not spin up
- Water still in the drum after draining
- Odor at the door seal
MHW3505FW is a front-loading Maytag. Its sideways drum and electronic door lock keep the cycle from starting until the control reads the door as shut and locked, so a washer that will not start usually sends us to the door first.
This kind of washer typically lives in a utility room or next to a dryer in a hall closet. Our order of work is the door latch and lock, then the drain pump filter and pump, then the motor and the signal the control sends to it when the drum will not spin. A final spin that never speeds up often traces back to a pump or lock problem rather than the motor, which is why we test those first.
The plate on the machine tells us the complete model and serial, and we read it prior to any parts order. Pricing is put in writing up front; workmanship is warranted for 30 days.
Key features
- Front-load Maytag washer
- Sideways drum
- Cycle waits on the door lock
- Drain pump filter under a lower panel
Error codes this model can show
My MHW3505FW will not start with the door shut. What happens next?
We test the latch and lock with the door closed, check for water in the drum, and look at the wiring to the lock. A lock that does not confirm closed will block the whole cycle.
The drum does not spin fast at the end. Is the motor bad?
Not necessarily. A slow drain or unbalanced load can cut the spin short. We check the pump and filter, the load sensing and then the motor drive before suggesting the motor.
Why is there water left after the cycle?
A clogged pump filter or drain hose is the most common cause on front-loaders. We clean the filter, test the pump and run a drain cycle to confirm the water leaves properly.
Book repair for your MHW3505FW
Book in about a minute, or call the desk. Same-day windows inside the Loop on most days, next-day across the rest of Houston.