maytag A700 shrieks when the spin stops

[cradersd]

not sure if this is the death knell of a well-loved old machine. not sure what to check first - how do i know if the bearings are bad or if it is something else? what do i check first?

 

[sears9000]

I would think that if it was the bearings going bad, you would hear them get higher in pitch as the basket's rpm increased. At least that's what a wheel bearing does. It sounds like the brakes are wearing out. I would inspect them first. I hope this helps.

 

[kenmore71]

The brake is dry. It just needs a bit of heavy motor oil.

It's not a super-involved project.

 

[eronie]

brake

Easy fix oil the brake.

 

[cradersd]

where do i oil? do i need to remove the brake assembly to do it?

 

[rp2813]

This may help:

Maytag Electrical and Mechanical Troubleshooting Guide

Maytag Electrical and Mechanical Troubleshooting Guide

www.automatice.org

 

[stainfighter]

Shriek! = dryer time

Back in the day, fellow tenants and I liked this unexpected feature
LOL...the second shriek was end-of-cycle
Signal (until the Landlord fixed it)