2009
Ever since they retired the Maytag repairman, Maytag quality also retired. We bought a Maytag Centennial washer/dryer set in 2009 and the washing machine has been nothing but trouble.

The Maytag Centennial MVW425BW (MSRP $649) is one of the best washer values on the market.

A new washing machine has an average life expectancy of 11 years. Consumer Reports does not recommend replacing any appliance that is more than eight years old if it is a high-end model.

On a residential washer it is on the bottom right-hand corner inside the washing lid. On commercial washers you will find it on the back top-right corner or left side.

Wet laundry that sits in the Maytag washer for long periods may cause the machine to smell. Fungus and mildew thrive in moist environments; the dark, dank tub of wet laundry becomes the ideal breeding ground for bacteria and odors.

Maytag centennial washer reset: To reset the Maytag centennial washer, unplug the washer from the electrical outlet for 1 minute. Then plug it back in. After re-connecting the washer, elevate and drop the lid six times in 12 seconds. As soon as the lid is up, you have 30 seconds to lower it.

A relatively new washer may not break down regularly, hence it may be more affordable to repair it. Getting replacement parts for modern machines can be easier than finding components for older models. Washing machine repair is recommended when the repair cost is less than 50 percent of a new machine’s price.

You can determine the age of your appliance by looking at the serial number on the nameplate. The first number indicates the year of manufacture, and the second and third digits indicate the production week. For example, 13500016: week 35 in 2001.

Set your washing machine to run on its highest and hottest setting. Add in four cups of white vinegar, and turn it on. Once it’s filled up and barely started, however, pause the washing machine and just let the water and vinegar sit for an hour. While you wait, you can tackle the rest of the washing machine’s surfaces.

The washer will do a quick cycle that will test all the washer functions. You can then go back all look for new fault codes to narrow down the washer’s problem. This is as quick summery of the Maytag Centennial washer’s automatic diagnostic test and what lights are lit for each step.

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The Centennial washer’s drum should quickly jump back to it’s original position and stop when released and not bounce. If the washtub bounces or feels particularly soft you may need to replace the suspension kit. Not as common as some other washer issues, but much more costly is a bad center bearing.

The code F7E1 is a sensor fault so you would want to check the washer sensor with your diagnostic test. This is how you get into the washer’s diagnostic mode. Turn the washer control dial at least 3 full rotations to the left like you were clearing a combination lock.