Maytag MVWC565FW Repair Guide
Maytag’s popular agitator top loader is a Whirlpool VMW machine in Maytag clothes, so it shares the same well known service pattern: shift actuator first, lid lock second, splutch third. Parts are cheap, interchangeable with Whirlpool, and everywhere.
Maytag MVWC565FW is a top load washer (vmw platform) washer sold 2016 to present. Its most common repair is stops before spin / f7e1, usually $130 to $240.
- 4 common problems with causes, fixes and costs below.
- 4 error codes decoded.
- A washer like this lasts about 10 to 14 years.
- OEM part numbers listed and checked against two suppliers.
Common problems & typical repair costs
| Problem | Likely cause | Typical fix | OEM part # | Typical cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stops before spin / F7E1 | Shift actuator | Replace actuator | W10913953replaces W10815026, W10597177 | $130 to $240 |
| Won’t start, lock flashing | Lid lock | Replace lid lock | W11307244replaces W10682535, W10838613 | $100 to $220 |
| Ratcheting agitation noise | Splutch / basket hub wear | Replace splutch kit | W10721967replaces W10006352, W10315818 | $130 to $250 |
| Won’t drain | Pump or blockage | Clear or replace pump | W10876600replaces W10727777, W10876600VP | $130 to $260 |
Costs are national averages for professional repair (parts + labor). See the linked cost guides below for full breakdowns.
Error codes
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| F7 E1 | Speed sensor / actuator |
| F7 E5 | Shifter position fault |
| F5 E2 / E3 | Lid lock faults |
| F9 E1 | Long drain |
Tech notes
Identical diagnostics to the Whirlpool WTW series, any tech who knows VMW machines can fix this in one visit with common truck stock.
Cost guides for this machine’s common repairs
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