Under the Maytag warranty, the drive motor part will be replaced for free up to a certain time after retail purchase; however, the owner will be charged for other costs including labor and transportation fees. The exact warranty period will be listed in the Maytag washer's operating manual. Prior to calling a repair service, there are several things a consumer can do to ensure that there is not another problem with the washer possibly causing strain to the motor.
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Unplug the washer from the electrical outlet.
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Unplug the drain hoses and check for plugs or possible obstructions.
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Straighten all drain hoses to eliminate kinks and ensure that they are tightly reconnected.
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Clean and check the screens on the inlet hoses at the faucets for possible obstructions.
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Plug the washer back in to an electrical outlet after a minimum of two minutes of being unplugged.
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Call a Maytag repair professional if the error code continues to appear. If you attempt to repair the motor itself on your own, you will void the Maytag warranty.
The Drip Cap
- Maytag washers display error codes to inform owners of possible problems with their washers.
- An error code displayed as "LR" is a warning that the motor on the Maytag washer may not be running properly.
- Unplug the drain hoses and check for plugs or possible obstructions.