Hello, My washer is a little over 2 years old. During the spin cycle, it makes a rubbing noise coming from the rear of the unit. The washer is in my basement, but I can hear the noise on my 2nd floor. I removed the panels on the unit to see if I can see what is rubbing. I discovered a puddle of brown water on the bottom of the unit, below the drum. It appears to have run down the back of the drum, coming from the middle. My guess is that some type of lubricant has leaked out of the drum hub, causing the rubbing noise and probably causing internal rubbing damage. But that is just a guess. Any idea what this may be and is it something I can repair myself?
Thanks for any information that can be given.
Fidrych,
Are you sure this is a "rubbing" noise, not a "growling" or "rumbling"noise. Your description would lead me to believe the rear tub seal and drum bearing, have developed a leak,and the bearing is scored and damaged, the noise probably occurs in the spin cycle and the agitate cycle is probably at a normal operating noise level,
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It is a doable repair for a DIY’r, but it is involved and time consuming(usually a couple of hours).
Let us know,if the noise is from the rear center of the washer cabinet, and we’ll have a better idea.
Good Luck,
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Yes, I would go along with it being a rumbling noise, definitely from the rear of the washer and it is during the spin cycle. Agitate cycle seems to be fine, with no out of the ordinary noise.
Any idea about how much this part typically runs?
Based on the diagram that you attached in your link, I would say that the brown is leaking from the area of the hub of part #2
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Based on the diagram that you attached in your link, I would say that the brown is leaking from the area of the hub of part #2
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Fidrych, Part number 2 is the drum pulley. The leak and noise are actually from part number 8, rear outer tub assembly. The Cost of the part is $281.00, and requires a basic complete teardown, It’s pretty involved, and time consuming, but you’ll probably save quite a bit of $$$ by doing it yourself.
Thank you very much for the information. Can you give me an idea on what type of time frame I may be looking for the repair. What would happen if I don’t fix the part? Could it lead to more serious issues? Again, thank you so much for your info. You have been very helpful.
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Thank you very much for the information. Can you give me an idea on what type of time frame I may be looking for the repair. What would happen if I don’t fix the part? Could it lead to more serious issues? Again, thank you so much for your info. You have been very helpful.
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Some people, tell me they have it down to 90 minutes, with a little help. On average it’s closer to 2 hours or more, I would save it for a weekend project, myself.
At this point, if you don’t repair the washer, there are several possibilities: Damage to the spinner tub shaft, outer tub and cover damage from tub wobbling. not to forget about possible damage to the floor, walls, etc. and other interior components of the washer.
You shouldn’t let it go too long,
Thanks,
I have ordered the part from your website here. Do you have any type of how to instructions on doing this, or this to or not to do? I am pretty handy but any tips would be appreciated.