Maytag Washer Repair (Model MAV6457AWW) – Carrollton, OH

A dog salon in Carrollton called when their Maytag washer quit mid-cycle, leaving towels soaking wet and the business scrambling. We found a failed drive motor with heat-damaged windings that had stopped rotating entirely.

The Problem

The MAV6457AWW washer stopped running during a wash cycle at a busy dog salon. The control panel lights stayed on, but the unit wouldn’t agitate or spin. The owner needed it fixed fast — wet towels were piling up and appointments were backing up.

Diagnosis

We checked the electrical supply first — proper 120V was reaching the motor terminals. The start capacitor tested within specification. When we pulled the motor, the windings showed clear heat damage and the rotor wouldn’t turn. This older Maytag drive motor had simply reached the end of its service life under heavy commercial use.

The Repair

• Parts replaced: WP21001950 — drive motor assembly
• Work performed: Removed old motor, installed new drive motor, reconnected wiring harness
• Result: Completed full wash and spin cycles, verified proper agitation and drainage

Is It Worth Repairing?

This MAV6457AWW is an older top-load model, but Maytag washers from this era are built solid and can run for years with proper maintenance. For a commercial setting like a dog salon, the repair made financial sense — these units handle heavy loads better than most newer models.

Maintenance Tips for Maytag Top-Load Washers

• Check the drive belt every six months — Maytag belts stretch over time and affect wash performance
• Clean the agitator dogs annually — these small plastic pieces wear out and cause poor agitation
• Balance heavy loads like dog towels to prevent excessive motor strain and premature failure

Appliance Repair in Carrollton, OH

Carrollton is in Carroll County — an area we cover regularly from our base in Louisville, OH. We also serve Salem, East Canton, and Minerva. Louisville Appliance Repair is owned and operated by Samuel Willhite, a master-certified technician with Bosch and Speed Queen factory authorizations. If your appliance needs service, schedule online or call (330) 693-9163. You can also find us on Google and read verified reviews from customers across Carroll County and surrounding areas.