I have a Lady Kenmore washer - model number 7204903- when it is agitating it makes a horrible deep screeching noise -so i turn it off and on - many times until it stops - my friend thinks it is the bearings - does anyone work on this model - and would it be cost effective instead of just replacing the machine - i want to keep it - i love everything old and original - thanks for your help - karen

It sounds like the transmission is done. Can't pinpoint what it is exactly, but I would start there.

more than likely the pump is the part that is making the noise. You can verify this by leaning the machine back where you can see the pulleys, your pump will be the one in the back. Remove the belt and each pulley should turn smoothly. The part number for the pump is 35-6780

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Check to see that the springs that hold the tub assembly to the frame are attached. Sounds like one may have come off on the machine.

if it is like the other you have to remove the top cover of the agitator cap with a small flat head screwdriver, then using a 7/16" socket and ratchet with an extension remove the bolt(right hand thread) and pull up the agitator.

good luck to you.

Kenmore washers could hold a few problems. First, without a model number you don't know who makes it. See, Kenmore does not make washers, they have someone else make them such as Whirlpool or Frigidaire. More that likely you have a Whirlpool (which is a good thing). What you are probably hearing is the coupler of the machine broken. A coupler is what replaced a belt in the newer machines. This piece is installed in between the motor and transmission. If it breaks it makes a loud rattle/grind sound. It is possible that the transmission is also the culprit. However, this noise is entirely different. A bad transmission generally makes a loud screech noise. If this does not help, please post a model number of the washer and I will gladly further assist you :)

the problem sounds like the motor bushes have worn,just replace them from any washing repair shop make sure you take model number with you when you buy them.hope this solves your problem.rgrds,paul

sounds very much like the bushes have worn out on the motor,they are easy to replace take down model number to your nearest electrical shop and they will supply them for about £10.00

defective rollers..replace

could be worn agitator dogs try turning upper portion of agitator by hand and listen for slight rattle or motion in both directions if dogs are bad remove cap and center bolt pull upper part of agitator off dogs are in ceter of upper part ..part number 80040

replace the dog set in the agaitator some have a 4 dog set part number 285770 and these are white some have a 2 dog set the part number is 358692 replacing these dogs will fixya