1991 KA washer squeaks...

[moparwash]

Decided on a temp fix for the neptune by getting this...it squeaks on agitation...did the test for the agitator dogs and it seems ok...any ideas?

 

[yogitunes]

Jerry.....try holding the tub assembly still while its agitating and see if the noise stops.....these usually get a sqweek from the snubbers underneath, with that constant back and forth motion, it just wears a mark....

nothing really wrong with it.....just annoying.....and you can't grease it!...

actually I have put a drop of oil on these, but will cause the whole assembly to agitate....but stops with the addition of a foam wrap around the outter tub, helps keep it still, and reduces noise drastically...just a thought!

 

[moparwash]

Thanks for the tip!...having it squeak is better than no washer at all!..BTW I tried a new motor and board in the Neptune and it still does not spin...anyone need a 350lb doorstop?

 

[yogitunes]

yeah....that one is puzzling....maybe JohnL has some more ideas or things to check.....for the most part these are not complicated machines....

I keep thinking it may be along the lines of a door lock/switch error that won't allow it to spin.....

 

[tomturbomatic]

That KA is a wonderful washer. I still love mine, but I use the matching dryer more.

 

[moparwash]

The squeaking has died down....maybe it just needed run