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Montgomery Wards Washer won't stop

If your Montgomery Wards washer won't stop, first check for water siphoning from the tub. A drain hose positioned too low, sealed tightly into the standpipe, or pushed too far down the drain can cause the washer to keep filling and draining, making the washing machine appear stuck on a cycle. The drain hose outlet should typically end 30 to 36 inches above the floor in a standpipe or laundry tub, according to the model's requirements. If the washer drains normally but the washer keeps running, the control board is the most likely failed part. Inspect it for burned areas or shorted components, though it cannot be tested easily. A defective main control board can cause similar washer won't stop symptoms. If both boards check out, test the timer with a multimeter and the wiring diagram, then replace it if it fails. These parts control cycle timing and can leave a washer stuck on wash or another cycle. Enter your Montgomery Wards washer model number to find the exact control board, main control board, timer, or drain hose replacement part for your specific washing machine.

01 - Water siphoning from tub

If the water is siphoning from the tub the outlet end of the drain hose is likely lower than the water level in the tub. The drain hose should terminate between 30 inches to 36 inches (77 centimeters to 92 centimeters) above the floor, depending on the model, in a standpipe or laundry tub. If the drain hose is sealed at the top of the standpipe or excess hose is pushed too far down into the pipe, siphoning can also occur.
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02 - Montgomery Wards Washing Machine Control Board

If the washer can successfully drain the water from the tub then a defective control board could be responsible for the washer not stopping. The control board cannot be easily tested, but you can try to inspect it for signs of burning or a shorted-out component to help determine if the part should be replaced.
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03 - Montgomery Wards Washing Machine Main Control Board

If the washer can successfully drain the water from the tub then a defective main control board could be responsible for the washer not stopping. The main control board cannot be easily tested, but you can try to inspect it for signs of burning or a shorted-out component to help determine if the part should be replaced.
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04 - Montgomery Wards Washing Machine Timer

If the washer can successfully drain the water from the tub then a defective timer could be responsible for the washer not stopping. You can test the timer by using a multimeter and consulting the wiring diagram. If the timer is defective, replace it.
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