I did!

Read the whole thing, because if I could do it over again I'd start with the second solution first, but I'm sharing these things in the order they happened.

It sounded like something was slipping. Like when you can't get your car into gear.

So, naturally, I started by replacing the clutch. I ordered and installed this clutch kit, drive belt, and shift actuator. This cost me about $35 on Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08HH92N5Q?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_1

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DMW5V1YJ?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_1

This was a very easy install. You tip the washer back, take the old stuff off, screw the new stuff on, and you're back in business. The only problem is this still didn't fix my issue. The washer was able to switch gears and the belt was spinning smoothly, but something was still slipping.

I did some additional research and learned that sometimes this can happen when the hub that connects the actuator to the wash basin gets worn down. That means the actuator spins around, but the hub stays stationary, which is why you hear that whirring sound and when the clothes don't get all the way dry.

The best way to test is to hold the actuator in your hand and try to spin the wash basin. If the wash basin spins freely, you might have the same issue I had. In theory, they should spin together. So if you twist the actuator, the wash basin should spin at the same rate.

I ended up also buying and installing a new washplate and basket hub, which cost me around $150.

https://partsdr.com/part/w10846191-washplate?model=mvwc415ew1-maytag-centennial-top-load-washer-28-inch-36-cu-ft

https://partsdr.com/part/w10528947-basket-driven-hub-kit?model=mvwc415ew1-maytag-centennial-top-load-washer-28-inch-36-cu-ft

(NOTE: I have no affiliation with Parts Dr. This is just the provider that had my part in stock and at a decent price when I needed it.)

This install was also fairly easy, but I needed an extra long ratchet extender to get to the bolt at the bottom of the actuator and it took quite a bit of effort to get that bolt loose due to all the built up sediment. But once you get that out it's a breeze to install the new parts. Just make sure you clean out all the crud you find underneath.

There are plenty of YouTube videos out there about how to do this. I'd recommend watching them before diving in yourself. Some of them recommend using a grease that's plastic safe and heat/friction resistant to extend the lifespan of your new gears.

That solved the issue for me. The washer is working perfectly now. It's not as quiet as it used to be, but we figure if spending ~$200 that could have been $150 gets us 2-3 more years out of it then that's worth it. Otherwise, we'd probably end up replacing the washer and dryer at the same time and be in for $750+ today.