Performa maytag washer spin and wash ok but it make noise like a bearing at the beginning of spin cycle. sometime toward end of cycle. started today and would like to find how to repair and purchase parts myself
Remove the belt and spin the motor by hand to see if its noisy then the pump.if its the gearbox you would be better to replace the machine,i havent seen to many last more than 5 years the gear box could cost about 500.hope this helps.
It is so common that the washing machine can make terrible noise in many ways and is a common fault. In all occasions it is important that your observation is most important and so is vital to the identification /rectification and solution. If you have noticed that machine is vibrating when it is running then the motor /drum suspension has to be inspected. Since these fittings are located on the underside of the machine it is important that you look for the noise with a good inspection lamp. Manually turn the motor and drum and listen for the noise, if so the motor bearings, the drum agitator shaft and fittings must be checked. Also the suspensions which include the shock absorbers and springs, the body clamps must be checked to be in correct alignment and not changed in position. Tightening of the mounting is also very important. Finally in most cases a drop of OIL or smear of grease on the moving parts cane solve most issues.
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I have removed the belt and the gearbox spin freely in both direction. It looks like the noise is from the thrust pulley bearing . i lubricated the bearing , it went away for 2 wash and re-appeared on 3 third . I will look at it again to see if it can be lubricated again. I was given quote to replace thrust bearing kit from $ 230 to 350 for a 40 dollar part.
Im not able to purchase the repair manual from my local dealer.
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The machine makes noises even when its washing, less noise when in gentle wash
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