My washer began making a very loud clicking/grinding noise when it spins counterclockwise during the wash cycle. I had a repairman come and he listened for about 2 minutes and said it was the transmission. Now they have called to verify that we want the parts ordered. They said I needed a housing unit for $165 and a starter (maybe stater) for $185. Do these parts make sense for a transmission problem? When searching for parts I don’t even see these and not very many parts are that expensive. Thanks for any help before I get taken!!
[SIZE=3]There is not really a transmission in this machine but I am sure he just said transmission because that is what we are use to calling these type parts. [/SIZE]
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[SIZE=3]This washer can be very hard to diagnose. With that being said the stator usually don’t give any trouble but then again I wasn’t the one who checked it so I can’t say. [/SIZE]
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[SIZE=3]Typically the clutch or clutch coupling will cause this type noise on this machine. Sometimes the rotor will come loose from the housing and cause a noise in which case tightening it will fix your problem. [/SIZE]
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[SIZE=3]I shouldn’t say this and I hope you don’t get offended but I don’t like this machine at all. I talked so much junk about this machine my company decided to stop selling it. I had to work on every one we sold several times it is a good thing we didn’t sell many. I usually recommend repairing most anything but I wouldn’t spend much money on this machine but it is up to you. Hope this helps!! [/SIZE]
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I heartily concur. Thanks Applianceman!