Kenmore DD making strange loud sound after coupler replacement, help

[stan]

Yes

Bizarre?
Maybe try fill it part way with water and see what it sounds like?
What’s the history of this washer? Is it new to you?
When I first heard the sound I thought maybe the tub nut was loose or tub not in right, but if that hasn’t been messed with and was running smooth before changing the drive coupler..?
You seem determined..you find the cause!

 

[combo52]

Noisy pump on a direct, drive washer

I didn’t realize you were running the pump dry you should never run a pump dry on any washer. It will ruin this water seal.

At this point I would just hook the washer up and run water through it. This grit and sand will just wash down the drain, I think this is the problem if you’re not running a large volume of water through it.

I would not open up a can of worms by trying to take the wash basket out and cleaning the machine. Anything in there will just flush itself out, these are very rugged pumps and designed to pump all kinds of sand and grit, lint, etc. without damaging anything.

 

[gelaundry4ever]

agitation noise

Does it do the same noise when full of water during agitation?

 

[maytaga806]

Thanks John. I only would run it for a few very brief moments just plugged into the wall just to make sure it spun and agitated after the coupler was replaced before I got it into the laundry room due to lack of space. Didn’t want to run it long because I know it’s on the drier side in there…and that was when I heard the horrible noise. Got water in it today, dumped a bit of water in it and will let it sit in there for a while and will try to see what happens later on, it’s such a piece of work trying to get a washer in our laundry room going around tight corners of the bathroom where it goes into the laundry room, it’s a hassle to say the least but this machine is worth every bit of the hassle with the condition I found it in.

 

[luxflairguy]

To move washer more freely get a set of moving pads--you know the round plastic ones that go under the feet. Works wonders! I've moved 2- 48 inch ranges this way! Greg

 

[maytaga806]

Thanks for that Greg that would help immensely. Didn’t even think about that. Wonder if the hardware store sells them.

 

[luxflairguy]

My hardware store does! Good old ACE!

 

[qsd-dan]

"Reply number 13 hi Dan whirlpool built top load washers, have larger holes in the basket to get rid of grit sand, etc.. They do a much better job than Maytag. In this respect this is the reason why blue-collar workers who got really dirty seldom bought Maytags they don’t do the job a whirlpool will do."

I was joking around which I shouldn't have done as it's hard to differentiate tone on the internet. However, on a quasi serious note, Consumer Reports tested the Maytag A170 against the Whirlpool LA5800XM in 1985 and noted that the Maytag had better sand disposal compared to the Whirlpool.

I have lived in the sandbox for 4 years on 3.3 acres of land. My poor 806 has endured a relationship from hell with the sand gods that it probably isn't cheerfully enjoying. Happy to report the swirl away spin drain performs very adequately

 

[maytaga806]

Good news everyone

The Kenmore is ready to be put to work! Just did a water test, and it sounds totally normal, very smooth as well, no drips no leaks at this time. Pump works totally fine and I cleaned all the crap out of it, and will be running a few deep disinfecting cycles thru it. It was just making that horrible sound because it was dry, as figured. Thank you everyone for your wonderful suggestions!! Can’t wait to use this thing it’s been a dream of mine for several years to own a top of the line Kenmore model, especially in Bisque. Now gotta find the matching dryer…

 

[stan]

Knew you’d figure it out

Was it really dirty (inner outer tubs) ?

 

[maytaga806]

Stan, no not bad at all luckily. Very clean for the most part but it stunk bad. Had never been cleaned before I’m sure. I wiped the upper 5 inches or so of the outer tub when I had the cabinet off as that was the only area of the outer tub with a ring of black scum, and cleaned the tub ring and top of drum thoroughly. The rest came out with the few cleaning cycles I did last night, one with bleach and detergent and the second one with a couple active tablets and vinegar for both rinses.