Some Maytag Centennial Commercial Technology washer problems don’t require an expert to fix, at least not before you try troubleshooting them. You, however, must be familiar with the most likely causes of the problems to troubleshoot them.
Common Maytag Centennial Commercial Technology washing machine problems you can troubleshoot are a washer that won’t start, spin, drain, spin-dry, or complete a cycle.
Those are the five issues I’ll center this troubleshooting guide on. I’ll help you understand what to look for when your Maytag Centennial Commercial Technology washer fails to start, has an issue spinning or draining, leaves clothes wet, or stops mid-cycle.
But before that, we’ll look at how you can reset your Maytag Centennial Commercial Technology washer, as you can fix some issues with only a reset. And once that fails, you may see it necessary to run a diagnostic on the washer to identify the problem at hand.
So, I’ll also walk you through the diagnostic process. Let’s jump into it!
In a rush? See below the five issues common on Maytag Centennial Commercial Technology washing machines and their respective quick fixes.
Quick Troubleshooting Guide for Common Maytag Centennial Commercial Technology Washer Problems
| – | Problem | Likely Cause | Recommended Fix |
| 1. | The Washer Won’t Start | Lack of power, non-responsive start button, locked controls, unlocked lid, or an error code | Ensure the washer has power, press the start button firmly for about 3 seconds, and replace it if it’s faulty. Disable Control Lock and close an open lid. Replace the lid lock if it’s defective and reset the washer to clear an existing error code |
| 2. | The Washer Won’t Spin | An open lid, wrong spin setting, faulty drive belt, or worn-out transmission, motor, clutch, motor coupling, or drive pulley | Close the lid and if the lid lock is faulty, replace it. Choose a high-speed setting and replace a faulty or worn-out belt, transmission, motor, clutch, motor coupling, or drive pulley |
| 3. | The Washer Won’t Drain | Incorrect drain hose height, drain hose blockage, excess suds, off-balance/large load, or a low-spin cycle | Set the drainpipe height at 39-96 inches, unkink/clean a blocked drain hose, and use HE detergent in moderation. Evenly redistribute the load and select a high-speed spin setting |
| 4. | The Washer Won’t Spin-Dry (Wet Clothes) | Wrong cycle or spin speed, power failure, error code, not using the ‘add a garment’ feature, poor drainage, unbalanced/bulky load, unlevelled washer | Use a high-speed spin setting, ensure the washer has power, and clear any error code. Use ‘add a garment,’ fix the drainage, redistribute the load evenly, and stabilize the washer |
| 5. | The Washer Stops Mid-Cycle | Lifted lid, excess suds, or a defective timer, inlet valve, or control board | Close the lid, use HE detergents, and replace a faulty timer, inlet valve, or main control board |
How Do I Reset My Maytag Centennial Commercial Technology Washer?
I remember mentioning the importance of resetting a malfunctioning or non-working Maytag Centennial Commercial Technology before attempting any repairs. Well, here’s how to reset your Maytag Centennial:
- Unplug the washer for 20-60 seconds
- Plug the washer back and check to see if it’s working
- If it’s not, unplug it for another 20-seconds
- Plug it back in once again to see if it’s working
- Unplug it for the last time but for 5-10 minutes this time around
If the washer doesn’t work after that, put it on diagnostic mode to determine if there is a hidden fault.
How to Put a Maytag Centennial Commercial Technology Washer on Diagnostic Mode?
The goal of running a diagnostic on your Maytag Centennial Commercial Technology washing machine is to help you identify a fault and act on it.
Here’s how to put a Maytag Centennial washer on diagnostic mode:
- Dial the selector knob counterclockwise up to the 12 o’clock position
- Dial the knob clockwise three times at an interval of a ½ second
- Rotate the knob counterclockwise one more time and wait for ½ a second
- Rotate it clockwise for the fourth time to enter diagnostic
- Read any fault code and interpret it as that’ll tell you if there is an issue or not
Maytag Centennial Commercial Technology Washer Troubleshooting
After running a diagnostic on your Maytag Centennial Commercial Technology washer and identifying a fault code, you may want to try to fix it. Below are five common Maytag Centennial Commercial Technology washer problems:
1. Maytag Centennial Commercial Technology Washer Won’t Start
The Maytag Centennial Commercial Technology washing machine won’t start for different reasons. They include the following:
- Lack of power
The washer won’t start if it doesn’t get any power. That means you’ve to ensure the washer is connected and turned on; plug it into the wall socket and not the extension cord.
In the meantime, ensure the electric outlet is working, reset a tripped GFCI or breaker, and replace a blown-up fuse.
- Non-responsive start button
It takes about 3-5 seconds to hold the start button before the washer can turn on. So, you must ensure you do that and not just tap on it.
Also, ensure the start switch is not faulty (check its continuity with a multimeter). If it is, replace it.
- Locked controls
Your Centennial washer won’t start if the Control Lock function is ON. It locks the control panel, rendering the washer unusable.
You need to hold the switch/button down for 3 seconds or more to unlock it.
- Unlocked lid
The Centennial Commercial Technology washer may fail to start once it senses an open lid. It could be an honest mistake (failing to shut the lid firmly), an obstruction, or a faulty lid lock/switch.
So, try closing the lid and removing any obstruction. Test the lid switch with a multi-tester/multimeter if it doesn’t lock. If it shows no continuity, replace it.
- Error code
Sometimes the Centennial Commercial Technology washing machine fails to start because of an error code. The commonest is the F8E1/Lf, which shows the washer takes too long to fill, probably because of a drainage issue.
In such a case, check the washer’s drainage, fix it, and reset the washer.
2. Maytag Centennial Commercial Technology Washer Not Spinning
Sometimes the Centennial washer may start but fail to spin, which means it won’t wash your clothes. In such a case, the reason for not spinning could be any of these:
- An open lid
While the washer may, at times, start due to an open lid, the drum may fail to tumble. So, inspect the top to ensure it’s locked. If it’s not, close it and if the reason is a faulty lid switch, replace it.
- Wrong spin setting
If you are washing bulky laundry and you happen to be using a slow-spin or no-spin setting, the washer won’t spin. So, check the setting and switch to a high-speed spin if that’s the case.
- Faulty drive belt
The drum relies on the drive belt to tumble. If the drive belt is loose or faulty, the drum won’t spin. So, inspect the drive belt and tighten it if it’s loose, but if it’s broken or worn out, replace it.
- Worn-out transmission, motor, clutch, motor coupling, or drive pulley
The washer will also fail to spin if the transmission, motor, clutch, motor coupling, or drive pulley is worn-out. These components enable the drum to tumble. So, inspect them for wear.
If any of them is worn out, replace them.
3. Maytag Centennial Commercial Technology Washer Not Draining
In most cases, a washer that won’t spin also won’t drain. But to be specific, the Centennial washing machine won’t drain due to any of these issues:
- Incorrect drain hose height
According to Maytag, the drain hose shouldn’t extend into the drainpipe for over 5 inches or be more than 96″ off the ground. If it does, the washer won’t drain properly. The recommended drainpipe height is 39-96″.
- Drain hose blockage
Kinks and clogs on the drain hose slow down the drainage. So, straighten any curls on the drain hose and clean it if it’s dirt-clogged.
- Excess suds
Maytag recommends high-efficiency (HE) detergents for its washers, including the Centennial Commercial Technology washing machine.
Reason?
HE detergents don’t produce many suds like it’s the case of non-HE detergents. The problem with excess suds is that it slows down the washer’s drainage.
So, use HE detergents instead and avoid using them in excess to reduce suds.
- Off-balance or large load
Don’t expect the washer to drain correctly if the load is out of balance or excessively large. Such a load cannot spin properly, meaning the washer won’t empty by the book either.
Overall, redistribute the load evenly in the washer and avoid overloading it.
- Low-spin cycle
If you use a no-spin, slow-spin, or gentle setting on a bulky load, the washer will not just spin but also not drain. You need a high-spin setting for bulky loads like blankets, towels, and heavy coats.
4. The Washer Won’t Spin Dry Clothes (It Leaves the Clothes Wet)
Sometimes the Centennial Commercial Technology washer starts and spins but leaves the clothes wet. That means it fails to spin dry, and the reasons for that include the following:
- Wrong cycle or spin speed
If you wash bulky clothes in one spin or use a gentle wash cycle or a slow-spin setting, the clothes will soak wet at the end of the spin cycle. You need a high-spin setting and bulky clothes setting for such garments.
- Power failure
If there is an issue with the power supply mid-cycle, the washer won’t spin-dry the clothes. So, you may want to check your power supply and revert to the problems I mentioned earlier under a ‘washer that won’t start.’
- Error code
The washer may also fail to spin dry if an error code pops up. In such a case, reset the Centennial washer to clear the fault code before resuming to do the laundry.
- Not using the ‘add a garment feature.’
The ‘add a garment’ feature on Maytag washers allows you to pause a given cycle, unlock the washer, and add clothes safely. If you fail to use it when adding clothes, the washer won’t spin dry.
- Poor drainage
You must clear any drainage issue using the tips shared earlier, as the washer won’t spin dry if there is poor drainage.
- Unbalanced/bulky load
Also, check the load distribution and ensure you evenly redistribute it without overloading. The washer will leave wet clothes at the end of the spin if the load is either bulky or off-balance.
- Unlevelled washer
It’s not just the load that should be well-balanced but the washing machine as well. So, ensure that’s the case if your washer won’t spin dry.
5. Maytag Commercial Technology Centennial Washer Stops Mid-Cycle
Some issues may prevent the Centennial Commercial Technology washer from completing a cycle. Some of them are the reasons the washer won’t spin dry, and they include:
- Lifted lid
If you accidentally lift the lid while the washer runs, it may stop mid-cycle. So, avoid doing that unless you use the ‘add a garment feature. Only the feature allows you to pause a cycle and continue it.
- Excess suds
Excess suds can prevent the washer from completing a cycle. Thus, avoid using non-HE detergents as they produce many suds. Instead, use HE (high-efficiency) options and ensure you don’t apply too much.
- Defective timer, inlet valve, or control board
Lastly, consider that you might have a faulty timer, water inlet valve, or main control board. You can test the timer and inlet valve with a multi-tester/multimeter and if either has no continuity, replace it.
If they are okay, then the control board is likely faulty, and you should replace it. But to avoid a misdiagnosis of the control board, you may seek the help of a washing machine professional.
Is there a rut carved in the metal near the black ring of the brake and drive tube?
In response to Jake’s inquiry about the brake and drive tube, I would like to explain the presence of a rut in the metal near the black ring located towards the middle top. Upon closer inspection, it is evident that the metal has indeed been carved out in that area. The carved-out rut can be observed near the black ring, suggesting a deliberate modification to the structure of the brake and drive tube.
Can the wear on the drive block be the source of the noise?
Jake: “Can the wear on the drive block be the source of the noise?”
Ragnar: “Yes, Jake. The wear on the drive block could indeed potentially be the source of the noise, as it appears that there is a carved rut in the metal near the black ring towards the middle top.”
What part of the drive block is showing wear?
Based on the conversation between Jake and Ragnar, it can be inferred that the part of the drive block showing wear is the metal portion where a rut has been carved.
Is it recommended to replace the gearcase assembly?
Based on my extensive experience working at Wards and Sears, I would highly recommend replacing the gearcase assembly as a whole rather than attempting to repair the internal parts. Throughout my time at these establishments, it was a standard practice to replace the entire gearcase assembly rather than opening it up and attempting to fix the internal components.
Closing Remarks
Discussed are the five common Maytag Centennial Commercial Technology washer problems you should be wary of and try to fix. Hopefully, this guide will enable you to do it independently.
Don’t hesitate to approach a washing machine expert or call the manufacturer if you can’t. They can advise you accordingly on your next course of action.