Recent content by truespan

A follow-up to thank those who added comments since my last post. The advice to ignore and operate is pragmatic. The assessment about direct experience is fair comment. If able to create and post a video with audio that conveys the sound, I will put this up here for consideration. A look at...

I meant to include that conditions behind the front panel seem to be in good shape. A small presence of seeped transmission oil, no sign of rust or moisture, no sign of looseness. Still need to tip the machine up to inspect the belts. As mentioned earlier, the noise seems to originate from...

Thank you for the replies. The noise can be recreated by reaching in and rotating the agitator CW/CCW. During this manipulation, the noise changes to a snap - like a blade of spring steel snapping into a slot. I have removed the front panel and run the machine with a tub of HOT water...

I have a Maytag A606 (s/n 300227DW) washer and its matching dryer (DE606?) in white. These were purchased in the late '60's and have been operating in the same location ever since. I performed the last significant repair on the washer 15 yrs or so ago, using a wrench borrowed from a shop to...