MVW5435PW

Most common issues on this model

1. Basket that stays still at the end
2. Load out of balance again and again
3. Drain pump that runs while water stays
4. Lid lock that clicks without latching

The MVW5435PW is a top-loading Maytag with an electronic control. Its wash action, impeller or agitator, depends on the variant, so we confirm it before ordering a part that would be different between the two.

A basket that stays still at the end of the cycle is a frequent call on a top-loader. We start with the lid lock and lid switch, then the drain, since leftover water blocks the spin, and then the shift actuator and drive. Repeated out-of-balance stops get a check of the washer feet and the suspension, as well as how loads are being packed. In Houston homes these units are usually in a utility space where a floor drain makes leaks easy to trace.

Our technician reads the whole model and serial off the plate before an order is placed. You get the estimate in writing first, with 30 days of workmanship coverage afterward.

Key features

• Top-load Maytag washer
• Agitator or impeller by variant
• Electronic control plus a shift actuator
• Lid lock ahead of the spin