Maytag MTW5740TQ Top-load washer
Troubleshooting, fault codes and repair information for the Maytag MTW5740TQ, organized around the engineering platform this top-load washer is built on.
- Brand
- Maytag
- Model
- MTW5740TQ
- Engineering revisions
- MTW5740TQ0
- Appliance
- Top-load washer
- Platform
- Top-load washer platform, documentation from about 2008
- Models on this platform
- 23 across Maytag
- Documented fault codes
- None in our data for this platform
- Service documentation
- Service manual (used by our technicians; not published)
Common washer problems
- Not draining
- Not spinning
- Not filling
- Not agitating
- Leaking
- Not starting
- Shaking or noisy
- Door or lid locked
- Stops mid-cycle
- Bad odor
Typical washer repair costs
| Repair | Typical range | Labor |
|---|---|---|
| Washer drain pump replacement | $180–$420 | Moderate |
| Washer water inlet valve replacement | $180–$360 | Light |
| Washer water-level pressure sensor repair | $180–$350 | Light |
| Top-load washer lid lock replacement | $180–$370 | Light |
| Washer drive motor replacement | $300–$720 | Heavy |
| Washer motor control board replacement | $280–$600 | Moderate |
| Top-load washer shifter replacement | $220–$460 | Moderate |
| Top-load washer gearcase / transmission replacement | $400–$880 | Major |
| Washer drive belt replacement | $180–$330 | Light |
| Washer suspension rods, springs or dampers replacement | $180–$440 | Moderate |
Typical total ranges for the Las Vegas area, parts and labor included. The final cost depends on diagnosis, the exact model, parts availability and whether other damage is found.
Repair or replace?
Washers typically last about 10–13 years. Service documentation for this platform dates from about 2008, so the oldest units built on it are now around 18 years old. The age printed in the serial number, the repair cost and the condition of the rest of the appliance decide it. Use the repair-or-replace guide.
Models built on the same platform
These models share this platform's service documentation, so fault codes and most diagnostic steps are the same.
- Maytag MTW5700TQ
- Maytag MTW5705TQ
- Maytag MTW5707TQ
- Maytag MTW5720TQ
- Maytag MTW5721TQ
- Maytag MTW5725TQ
- Maytag MTW5726TQ
- Maytag MTW5730TQ
- Maytag MTW5745TQ
- Maytag MTW5770TQ
- Maytag MTW5775TQ
- Maytag MTW5800TW
- Maytag MTW5805TW
- Maytag MTW5807TQ
- Maytag MTW5820TW
- Maytag MTW5821TW
- Maytag MTW5830TW
- Maytag MTW5840TW
- Maytag MTW5870TW
- Maytag MVWC500VW
- Maytag MVWC700VJ
- Maytag MVWC700VW
Need your Maytag MTW5740TQ repaired in the Las Vegas area?
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