Apparently this is how new washers work. Our previous washer (had for over 20 years) never caused the light to flicker on the same circuit. When this happened with the new washer, I checked our house lines and even tried to plug the washer into a different breaker line and the light on that circuit also flickered. I even tried a new breaker. I called in a Maytag repair service. Everything apparently is OK with the washer. As per the service repairman, the government regulations have caused this issue. Safety regulations, reduced water usage regulations, and reduced electrical usage regulations are the cause. Washer machines now need to be on a dedicated circuit. Lights will flicker if they are on the same circuit as the washer.