Maytag Atlantis - Help with Problem (Video Included)

Washer Repair
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Hello,

I’ve read many of the posts on this forum and they have been very helpful. I have a Maytag Atlantis (MAV7550AWW) Washer. It is making a high pitch noise during agitation and spinning. From the forum I have read that it could be simply a hair pin caught in the drain pump or the spin bearing may need to be replaced.

I am including a link to a video of the sound that it is making. Wondering if anyone might have some insights for me?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-G6z5PzzrY

Thanks,

Rus

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Noises are very difficult to diagnose, but if it is making it in the spin mode then a tub bearing might be the problem.

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Thanks sidfink43. I had a PM that suggested it might be the drain pump. So I tipped up the washer (unplugged it first of course) and moved the pulley with my hand to see if it would make the same noise - which it did. So I removed the front panel, removed the drain pump and found a bobby-pin in it. Once I removed that and put it all back together it is working great.