Thanks DADoES for the lengthy reply. I'll try the diagnostic and see what I come up with. I talked to one service guy and he mentioned the bearing possibility, but you mentioned the fact that F&P uses good bearings so hopefully it's not that. I guess I could also remove the pump and check it...
I've had this washer since 2004 with not a single problem. Today for the second time in two days it's making a terrible sound when it enters the spin cycle, almost like something grinding would be the best way to describe it. After putting the machine in pause in order to unlock the lid, I...