I got a sock, a quarter and several Bobby pins. Thank you so much for this video. Crossing my fingers that this is the problem. It took me longer, but not too bad for a 54 year old woman.

@DaddyDFL

2 ай бұрын

Get a container of Lysol wipes, or the like, and use them to go through the rubber gasket all around up inside all the nooks and crannies. You'll see it gets very black and that can also be generating odors too, because mold can grow in there. I wind up using quite a few wipes every few months just to keep it clean

Omg, I’m about to cry. I would never have bought the machine had I known this. I’m a 67 year old woman with neck and back issues from caring for my disabled adult child for 34 years, no way on earth I can do this. Last machine’s clean out was at the front bottom corner, easy peasy. Guess I’ll be calling the local Maytag service repairman on a regular basis. The booklet I was given doesn’t even have this info! 😣

@DaddyDFL

Жыл бұрын

If you have a friend, family member (nephew or grandson) that can help you, it's quite easy...and cheaper. Well wishes.

@carolburkhardt1823

3 ай бұрын

I agree with you. I'm 67, live alone and have no children but lots of dogs. Mine stopped draining so it is probably full of hair. No way I can do this. I wish I had known before, I would have bought a different machine. I guess I am going to be on good terms with the repairman. The repairman must have been in on this design.

This was a perfect guide to do this quick and easy. Highly suggest replacing the clamp with the one he suggests, it makes it so much easier to do regularly. Those original clams are the devil. Thanks a million for this.

@stevenjenson5048

6 сағат бұрын

Great video! It's crazy, but my find was almost exactly what he found: a quarter, a bead, a screw, and also 3 hair clips, a Bobby pin, a spring and a dollar bill!

Thank you. This saves a lot of time. I might add that you should completely remove the hose from both ends. Unlike the small amount of change and other crap you found, I found 3.76 in change, a screw, and after pulling the hose off a complete sock!

@DaddyDFL

2 жыл бұрын

You are the 'Cash Man' Thanks for the tip and comment.

@FleshGolem420

Жыл бұрын

Or at least look up it with a flashlight.

Ok. I did look at John’s method and I came right back here. I would like to mention that I popped the four plastic pins out and then just swung the pump out to access the coin tray. The pins are SUPER easy to remove and replace. Removing the coin tray showed me that I had a small screw hiding in there and messing things up. Thanks for the video!

@PatrickGray

5 ай бұрын

Which pins? I'm going nuts here trying to figure this out

If you were here I would give you a big bear hug. Seriously, you might be my new best friend. Thank you so much for saving my family of 7 a whole world of grief!!! I had no clue about that filter and the other video had me ready to call maytag. 2yrs of crap in there! Thanks again!!!

@DaddyDFL

Жыл бұрын

Thanks. Also remember to get a nice rag and some disinfectant solution and run around the inside of the gasket. Lots of mildew gets trapped in there. Rag will be filthy, so may need a second. Blessings to you and the family.

Thank you! Suffice to say the design team on this should have all their toe nails pull off with a pair of pliers. That way they feel our pain

I was waiting for his 6th child to come out while shaking the hose to remove any remaining debris! 😂 Much thanks for the info. and tips!

THIS IS EXCELLENT INFO! THANK YOU! This works for Maytag Washer model MHW 5630HC2 as well. To clarify a couple things… most videos are telling you you need to disassemble about the entire washer to get to the drain filter. YOU DO NOT. This video shows you how to easily get to the BACK of the filter, take off the hose and clean the filter from behind, without going in from the front… and taking the whole washer apart! GENIUS! Just be sure to reach into the filter tube and clean out all the gunk in there, as well as the flexible tube that you detach from the washer basin… as he talks about. Since you will now be doing this every 6 months or so… invest in the 2” clamp he talks about! As a Professional Handyman, and DIY guy… trust me, it’s worth it! Good Luck… YOU CAN DO IT! I would have charged you $200!!! Lol!

Just a heads up, if your washer is mounted on a pedestal, instead of removing the pedestal you can access this all thru the back. There are a lot of screws but that is it. No wiring involved. This is a little longer process but still better than trying to remove the pedestal. Many of the other tips from this video were spot on. Towel, hose clamp, etc. Thank you.

Buddy. You're a god damn hero. There should be a public holiday dedicated to you. Thank you! I certainly got more than 2 tablespoons of water out of it- but it's since taught me to work with my mouth closed.

GREAT JOB Maytag, you designed a machine that requires you tip the machine and basically stand on your head to do routine maintenance.

@DaddyDFL

2 ай бұрын

🤣

@DaddyDFL

2 ай бұрын

Only had to do it that way for space. Use Caution for sure.

I had the same problem for the past few weeks with the washer not draining and giving me the constant “5d” code. After watching another video, I was not looking forward to disassembling the entire machine just to get to the filter. I then ran across your video and I was very skeptical about it taking 5 minutes to do this job….well it took me about 4 minutes and I’m happy to say that not only am I .07 richer but I was able to pull out a partial insole from the filter that was blocking 95% of the inlet. Thanks so much for this video. You just saved me a couple hundred dollars.

Thank you for making this video! Took 10 minutes and saved a call to the Maytag repairman!

Great video - life saving find. Was almost tempted to buy a new washer thinking the drain pump was bricked. Found a quarter, a penny, the part of the pen that holds the ink plus the tip, lots of dog hair, some pieces of plastic I'm assuming candy wrappers at some point, piece of jewelry and one of the kids' necklace or bracelet charms. Working like a champ again.

It was very helpful. My washing machine works again what a relief. Thank you.

WOW! This video is spot on. I pulled a bunch of stuff outta the hose - a lot more than you - and the error code cleared immediately. Washer ran perfectly and drained after. Thanks for doing this!

Thank you for the updated filter cleaning method. I did have to remove the pump last time due to the extreme level of debris in my filter and pump. I am delighted to see another approach for the next time. Wonderful video.

This video saved us from calling an appliance tech 🙌🏼 Thank you!!

My neighbor washed a small area rug that disintegrated during the wash. It left a foot long slug of compacted rug fiber in the drain and hose. The little drain hose did not work so I had to remove the large tub hose to drain about 7 gallons of water before I could clean the pump. Made a mess and was very inconvenient. This video was excellent and saved me from removing the front of the washer and causing a flood with the tub full of water. I guess a removable panel below the door was too smart/expensive and would cause less people to require service calls. The recommendation for the screw type hose clamp gets a thumbs up. That pinch ring is more trouble than it's worth mainly due to the position you have to be in to access it.

@DaddyDFL

2 ай бұрын

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Thank you for posting this video. Our washer is on a pedestal so we removed the back panel to access the hose clamp. Which was about 10 sheet metal screws. There was a lot of stuff stuck in our black rubber drain tube. Surprised the washer could drain at all. Thanks again, it was a big help.

This fixed my problem. I didn't have an extra 2" clamp but I managed to get the original clamp back on without much hassle. Thanks!

Great video. Much easier than the other one I watched about taking the top and face apart. Got 28 cents, a Bobby pin, and a sticker tag from a new pair of pants. Thanks for the tip

I swear, no lie, something always tears up when my husband is traveling out of state. This time, washing machine. This exact model. You saved me this weekend from being super frustrated and likely hateful with my husband. lol. I can’t stand not having a working washing machine. I had my 15 yr old daughter hold it backward for me while I did exactly as you showed us to do. Unfortunately, I also didn’t use a catch bucket because you said it would be two tablespoons of water. I’m obviously not very smart and should’ve known that info wouldn’t pertain to my situation. I had a drum full of water when my machine decided to stop working and all that water poured out everywhere! So use a catch bucket people! If you have any water in the drum at all do use a bucket. It took 5 large thick towels to soak up all the water. Anyway, besides that, everything was spot on and so easy! I didn’t have one of those metal pieces that you used instead of the clamp for reassembly. I had to use the clamp and it was difficult just as you said! I’m just praying it’s on there well enough! Again, this works and I really appreciate it so so much! I had a bra insert, a penny, two earrings, a screw, a large thicker piece of tape, a plastic straw that goes into Capri Suns, a bead for bracelet making and a couple other tiny plastic things of my husbands. I’ll be doing this from now on. So thankful for this video! Trying to figure this out took several hours out of my day today. Time to kick back!

@DaddyDFL

9 ай бұрын

Always some nuances, but well done in persevering.

After watching your video, I feel more confident to do it by myself. Thank you!

@DaddyDFL

Жыл бұрын

So glad. If you have more space you could probably lay it flat and access that way. But it's VERY heavy. Must have help. Like another said, disconnect the hose at the other end as well to get other potential things out. May not need to use a hose clamp on that side. Much easier access. I had to do it again. Also, use a washcloth soaked with lysol or some other disinfectant to throughly wipe the interior of the door gasket. Lots of odors in there. Keep rinsing the rag and do it again. Cheers.

Luckily for me I found your video 1st. I did watch is but man that would have taken forever. I've only had mine a couple of months been great till a week ago. I pulled a mask of of my filter that belongs to a toy baby of my 4 year old. Works perfect now. Can't thank you enough

I've always wondered why they discontinued this model and can barely find information on it... The original Maytag designers would be flipping out!!!

This is amazing. Thank you so much! I’d seen the other videos and was sure it would be a cumbersome process. But your solution was great. And I was able to fix it without the additional clamps. Thanks SO MUCH

I’ve had mine for 6 years and I’m about to replace it with a LG ThinQ 2 in 1 combo, but what the crazy thing is that I’ve never cleaned the filter for 6 years lol

The manual is so generic and made for every model. You video is the first one to let me know how I can do this. It’s stupid design and cumbersome for me since I stack my dryer but at least now I know. You think the most expensive model would be made better and have better directions!!!! Thank you!!!!!!!

@DaddyDFL

7 ай бұрын

You're welcome. If you have a bud, the dryer really doesn't weigh much. It's just awkward. So if you can get it down and out of the way, you'll be done in 15 min and then get back up. The washer...that's a different story. Its a beast. So SAFELY tipping against the wall seems a lot easier than laying it down and trying to get it back up.

Dude! Thank you so much for this video! I'll do you one better than your quarter. Found a $20 bill blocking my filter!😂

@DaddyDFL

10 ай бұрын

It pays to do laundry 🥳

I bought my washing machine in 2021 model mhw5630hc2. Very similar to this one. So the cleaning process is the same. Although I managed to use the same clamps, it is a bit tricky to put them back in place. The recommendation to change them is very accurate. Thanks so much for te video.

Thank you sir! Appreciate you taking the time. I was able to fix my daughters washer in 15 min.

Great video thank you for the info I got my washer fixed I would definitely leave the constant tension clamp on though

Wow! Thank you so much for posting this video. I tried attempting two other ways, going from the back which failed miserably, and then attempted to remove the front panel , but chickened out quite quickly. This solution however, was quick and easy. Found the culprit in no time, 3 breast feeding pads clogging the entire drain filter. within 10 minutes we were already putting in a load of laundry, of course we will now be much more cautious about how we do our laundry. Thank you once again, you're a true life saver! :)

A million thanks!!!!

This video was a lifesaver thank you!

Thank You so much. I found a zip lock baggie. Problem solved for now.

this video saved my time. Thank you so much! Got a lot of crap out and now everything works

Thank you for the video. Saved me from calling a repair man.

Your video is Gold. It really saved me a lot of time. Thank you so much.

Thanks for the great idea! I actually gently tipped the machine on it's face and instead of unhooking the clamp on the hose, i reached underneath and unscrewed the filter itself. Like you, I found a quarter and a metal collar stay. Not a single tool was used in this process.

@DaddyDFL

Жыл бұрын

Glad that worked. I didn't have the space to do that so kudos for the creativity!

Thanks for the tips, my dude. Saved me some big bucks.

Thank you sir for saving my Saturday. I was about to take it apart per the other video I watched! 🙌🙋

thanks good sir and Maytag for making this so easy

Thanks. Vid worked like a charm.

Thanks so much for such a great tip, awesome idea! you saved us a full day dealing with this or $500 repair bill.

Thanks - great information. I appreciate the effort you put into making the video

Thank you so much! You’re the best. All fixed.

Thank you so much for this video it helped me so much!!!!

Entire washcloth in mine. Thanks for the vid.

This is soooo helpful!! Thank you!!! And thankfully I didn’t stack mine as I had originally planned 😱🤯

Thank you!

Good video!!

@DaddyDFL

Жыл бұрын

Thanks. I in fact tipped it again today. Took off both ends of the hose this time to find more goodies.

THANK YOU!

Thanks, helpful video, super easy. Culprit in my case were bra pads. 4 of em.

@DaddyDFL

7 ай бұрын

😳

Thanks for the info great!! I

Thank you.

I have busted the pump on a whirlpool in trying to get the sucker open. ( plastic crap) today I was making a honest attempt to use this method on the MHW5630HW first off learned there is some kind of a plate stopping easy to reach pump area. IF maytag thinks I will ever fix or pay for repair this machine then they can wait for the savior because this is a freaking nightmare. I KNOW there is crap in that filter because I am missing a stone out of a item that got caught in the rubber door seal. Anyway at least I can rant and for sure say...... Thank you for your clip..

JSD, there is another secret they don’t want you to know about. I’ve done this multiple times, THANK YOU, and was still having issues with it draining. They hid the other trap that is almost impossible to find on the models where there is no front panel. I’m probably going to clean mine out tomorrow. If I record a video, would you share it with your viewers? This is especially helpful for pet owners❤🐾

@DaddyDFL

5 ай бұрын

Of course! Thanks

@MisfireMustang

5 ай бұрын

Fantastic, Thank you!!

Good video! Just a word of caution torque is your friend on the road but not in clamping in all cases. Recommend turning those bunny ear clamps to reinstall if you find it difficult, they are used in automotive and appliance design for their repeatable clamping force without risk of over torque and cracking the plastic housings

@DaddyDFL

5 ай бұрын

Yes, thank you. Snug, not tight

oh hell yeah 30 mins of searching to find this ! going on it now. this needs to be posted to all the complaining vids re MHW5630HW

Thank you for taking the time and effort to produce the video. Tremendous help. I unclogged mine (same machine) but the motor came loose from the PINs and I can't get it back in the holes. Anyone got tips on re-inserting pins. Also, when the motor came loose from PINs, I noticed a small black hose was loose and cannot find where it goes. It's an odd hose in that it has a hole on one end that is attached to the back of motor with a clamp but the other end does not have a hole. Thanks

Any suggestions for me? I have my washer and dryer stacked and do NOT have the ability to unstack them to clean it. Can I go in from the back? Thanks

@DaddyDFL

Жыл бұрын

From the back...I Dont think so. But the good thing is that the dryer is MUCH lighter. It has half the equipment inside. With a friend you should easily be able to lift it off and carry it out and place it somewhere so you have room to work.

Maytag has gone downhill big time since Whirlpool took over. These are nothing more than rebadged Whirlpools with terrible design flaws. This is the biggest flaw of all. Just cut a hole in the front of the machine to expose the filter and be done with it. 😂

@richardsparks9904

10 ай бұрын

I did

@ThunderJarvis

10 ай бұрын

@@richardsparks9904 smart

@ChiefKICI

8 ай бұрын

I was serious about to do that.

@ChiefKICI

8 ай бұрын

Did this trick and found all my kiddos damn hair ties that were clogging the drain.

@frigzy3748

5 ай бұрын

Why couldn't they just have an access door like any other brand is just beyond me. Will cut the hole.

My washer has a base so this wasn't an option but I found an easier way to access the hose is from the back pannel.

If you're not comfortable with removing the hose, and/or don't want to deal with a new hose clamp, you can access the filter without doing so. You don't have to remove any screws or similar. There's enough space between the filter and the front of the machine, to unscrew and pull the filter out, as designed. You just have to reach around the assembly where the hose attaches to. It can be a little awkward, but once you find the right angle, so you can apply the right leverage to unscrew (and tighten it) it's super simple. See this video to know what you're reaching for: kzread.info/dash/bejne/gX-lqNOFZq_QpMY.html (note: I'm only sharing this video for illustration purposes, I am not suggesting you cut a hole in the front of your washer)

@DaddyDFL

5 ай бұрын

Definitely an option. Thx. Unfortunately my hands won't fit. Cutting the hole sure works, but only for those who don't mind cutting a hole. Just get creative on making a cover. Thanks for sharing.

ridiculous, lg has trap door on frt you open and easily unscrew cap pull out filter.

Wonder if I can do this with the storage base under it?

@DaddyDFL

Жыл бұрын

Probably not. Another viewer had the same issue. You'll probably need a second set of hands

When you have it tipped and your under there looking forward, would there be a way to cut an access door to get the filter? My biggest issue is dog hair so I would have to get to the filter. Thx for the great video though

@DaddyDFL

Жыл бұрын

Anything is possible. You'd have to do it from the front as there is not a lot of space from underneath. But you can easily scrape your finger across the filter and grab what you feel. My guess is you'll get most it not all of it. Give it a try if you haven't already. I'd also be concerned if a cutting blade were to take something with it...like wiring

Maytag couldn't just put in an access door eh!?

We have a dryer stacked on top of the washer in a small confined area so tipping it back or removing the front is not a viable option. I removed the back cover and could access the filter by removing the hose just like this video shows.

@DaddyDFL

8 ай бұрын

That's great. Someone else also reported the stacked issues. The dryer, comparatively is pretty light. 2 people shoud be able to easily lift of off...but then space to set it down? Thanks for the feedback.

Thanks for the vid, I was able to clean it out but it’s still giving me the F9E1 code. Did you have to clear the error codes before it worked?

@DaddyDFL

7 ай бұрын

I actually didn't have any codes. You might have something further downstream toward the pump. May be worth taking off the hose completely and seeing if anything in the tub or pump

Great video. I have a stackable. I was thinking of cutting an access door in the front. What are your thoughts?

@DaddyDFL

2 ай бұрын

I think anything is possible but have to be careful of any harnesses. The other thing is the dryer is pretty light. 2 people could easily lift it (compared to the washer) so maybe a couple times a year ask a friend for 15 min and knock it out.

@TechnoOnTop

Ай бұрын

While going through the comments someone does mention being able to get to it from the back. I'm in the same boat. Worth a shot I guess

Isn't it easier to lay down the washer on its side while doing it? What risk is there for a short while?

@DaddyDFL

2 жыл бұрын

None. Only space...which I didn't have. But do it carefully. Very heavy and everything is balanced.

Just spent too much time taking the while thing apart. I'll try this next time.

what panel did you take off??? just all of a sudden you were inside.

@DaddyDFL

13 күн бұрын

@@lizzard414 Hi. Regarding the video I made, I didn't take a panel off. I slid it back away from the wall and then tipped it backwards to lean against the wall. It takes a couple tries to get that right. But once you get it to where it leans itself or tips itself against the wall, then you can get down underneath of it very carefully and everything that you need to work on is exposed. That's what you see in the video. That allows you to get access to what you need to without having to take the whole machine apart. I have a very narrow laundry room and I don't have enough space to lay it down on the floor. So be careful and get some help, if needed, to tip it back because the washing machine is very heavy.

I have model number MHW5630HW does this process work the same? Thanks.

@DaddyDFL

Жыл бұрын

It looks to be identical, only the color is different. You should be good to go. Easy does it. Remember to take chlorox type wipes and wipe down the interior gasket ring that seals the door. You'll probably go through a lot.

Jon's video. 4 min mark to see the size of the filter. Thanks Jon. kzread.info/dash/bejne/dWeFlJiBpsesprQ.html Update Dec. 2023 - Pull washer at least 24" from wall to tip it back. 24.5 worked perfectly. 2nd time...small allen wrench, screwdriver bit, collar tab, bra pad. The latter was causing the bad smell.

I'm confused. I didn't see you actually clean a filter. I only saw you empty items from a hose.

@DaddyDFL

6 ай бұрын

Hi. Where I disconnected the hose, you stick your finger in there and do a sweep. That's when you'll get the trash out. The filter itself is perforated plastic, only about 1" square. You can easily clean it with your finger. More things can be trapped in the hose as well...like a bra pad I found last week 🫣

At least you got 25 cents. All I got was a bra pad. 😢

@DaddyDFL

7 ай бұрын

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Does this help the lint problem? I am so disappointed in this model.

@DaddyDFL

2 жыл бұрын

What is the lint problem?

@Rae_HairUAre

2 жыл бұрын

@@DaddyDFL Thank you, every load I wash leaves hairs, blobs of lint and such on the inside door, globbed up in the rubber drum thing, and all over clothing. I separate my clothing properly, I've just never had a machine that doesn't rinse away all the bits. I have to run an empty short wash to get it all out after every load (because this machine also doesn't have a simple "Rinse and Drain" cycle). I've also got a dispenser full of water and diluted detergent every load too.

@DaddyDFL

2 жыл бұрын

@@Rae_HairUAre Interesting. I haven't seen this. You probably already know this but best to leave the door open to let it dry and with each wash and clean the gap in the gasket on the bottom. Make sure the holes are clean. If it's not draining well then maybe things are backing up. We don't have furry pets so not sure how much they contribute. But my wife and 3 daughters have long hair. They leave evidence all the time. We run VERY large loads and haven't had any lint issues.

@Rae_HairUAre

2 жыл бұрын

@@DaddyDFL I do these things every cycle, and yes, never had a machine do it before either. I think I'll call my local dealer and ask them to come check it. Thank you for the video, I'll be showing it to the service guy.

@Thearian6664

2 жыл бұрын

@@Rae_HairUAre just wanted to say incase you haven't learned this yet, but you can do a simple rinse and drain cycle. Set the knob to "drain & spin" then hit the extra rinse button. You can also hit the spin button and set it to no spin. Then you just rinse and drain. 😊

There is so much more in the actual filter that you haven’t reached. So it will work sort of, but it’s not a true cleaning.

This is good but this isn’t the filter but you can reach the filter which twists off and faces the front bottom of the washer

@DaddyDFL

Жыл бұрын

You're speaking of a different model. This model the twist knob faces the front, lower panel of the machine. So here you access the 'filter' tray from behind with the hose removed.

@FleshGolem420

Жыл бұрын

On sensibly designed models, yes. On this Maytag model, no. They made a filter that should be cleaned periodically really hard to get to. Really awful design.

@ThunderJarvis

8 ай бұрын

@@FleshGolem420 just cut a hole in the front of the machine and be done with it.

This is such a poor design. Other washers have the filter door at the front of the machine.

@DaddyDFL

Жыл бұрын

Built very much cars today. Build all the guts on a frame, then drop the body on top. Then no access to critical parts...unless you pay.

You didn't take the filter out and clean it.

@DaddyDFL

2 жыл бұрын

You don't need to. You can sweep it clean with your finger. There's a small lip in the back which you can easily put your fingers in. It's only about an 1" square. The quarter pretty much filled it up. The rest was in the hose.

Really regretting the fact that my dryer is stacked on top...

@DaddyDFL

8 ай бұрын

The dryer shouldn't be that heavy. See if you can get an extra set of hands to lift it off. It's the washer that weighs a ton, so be careful

Sadly, ours is on the pedestal.

@DaddyDFL

Жыл бұрын

Maybe an extra set of hands to lift to the ground. It's a pain, no pun intended.

@AmandaMoen

Жыл бұрын

@@DaddyDFL I was able to remove the screws attaching the pedestal to the washer. My brother will be purchasing some channel locks. Hoping yo have the washer back up and running for the morning.

Horrible design Maytag! This is offered as a stackable washer. Imagine what you need to do if you stack a dryer on top of this just to clean the filter. Most other manufactures have an access door right in front. All you need is a finger nail and the ability to turn clockwise. Companies do this intentionally so you have to call a plumber to charge you $500 just to perform simple maintenance. P.S. do not ever get underneath anything heavy without some kind of support or dunnage. In this case I would use a brick or jack or anything you can put under the unit to prevent it from coming down.