Maytag Ensignia Washer Makes Grinding and Knocking Sounds Only During Agitation

[laundry_doer]

Hello, I have a Maytag Ensignia MAV6457AWW (not sure if it belongs here since it's neither less than or greater than 20 years old) that makes grinding noises during agitation, regardless of load size. It recently starting making a knocking noise as well, but I'm not sure if it's normal or not. Help appreciated!

Knocking Noise:

 

[gelaundry4ever]

Hello, I have a Maytag Ensignia MAV6457AWW (not sure if it belongs here since it's neither less than or greater than 20 years old) that makes grinding noises during agitation, regardless of load size. It recently starting making a knocking noise as well, but I'm not sure if it's normal or not. Help appreciated!

Knocking Noise:

I'd check the suspension.

 

[phillymatt53]

Hello, I have a Maytag Ensignia MAV6457AWW (not sure if it belongs here since it's neither less than or greater than 20 years old) that makes grinding noises during agitation, regardless of load size. It recently starting making a knocking noise as well, but I'm not sure if it's normal or not. Help appreciated!

Knocking Noise:

A Maytag eh?
Gotta love new appliances, they're built like Sh!t nowadays.
I'm getting 40+ years out of my old Maytag which runs like new, and quiet too.

 

[qsd-dan]

This is a Norge based Maytag, otherwise known in these parts as a Norgetag.

Check the brake and its functions, it may need adjusting.

https://fixitnow.com/wp/2010/06/24/...ke-in-a-maytag-mav-or-pav-top-loading-washer/

 

[gelaundry4ever]

A Maytag eh?
Gotta love new appliances, they're built like Sh!t nowadays.
I'm getting 40+ years out of my old Maytag which runs like new, and quiet too.

That doesn't sound like a real Maytag, but a Norge or Amana.

 

[henene4]

That first sound does really have a rubbery characteristic to it.
Was first without listening thinking transmission, but that's really more of a suspension noise.

Unfortunately, there does not appear to be a repair kit for the suspension on these like for example you often find for dryers.
So it's really going to be a bit of troubleshooting to find out which part exactly is causing the noise.

 

[combo52]

Interesting sound,

It could be a number of things, probably Nunn easy to fix.

I think I would just keep using it until something goes wrong and then decide then whether it’s something fixable, there’s really only one part on these washers were replacing and that’s the water pump maybe the belt or the inlet valve other than that the machine is history When something really goes wrong with it. It’s 20 years old at least.

John L

 

[Chetlaham]

That doesn't sound like a real Maytag, but a Norge or Amana.

Yup, fake as fake gets. These machines are what did Maytag in. Maytag should never have produced a single Norge, Amana or Performa machine. they should have stuck to the DC and Dc only in topload agitator washers.

 

[gelaundry4ever]

Yup, fake as fake gets. These machines are what did Maytag in. Maytag should never have produced a single Norge, Amana or Performa machine. they should have stuck to the DC and Dc only in topload agitator washers.

It reminds me of what GE did!

 

[qsd-dan]

It's the brake squeaking every time the tub indexes, it's very apparent in the clips.

Check the brake.

 

[phillymatt53]

It reminds me of what GE did!

Yeah, all my window air conditioners are labeled "GE", but with the internal guts all labeled "LG".
So now, I'm nicknaming them "LGE" products.

 

[gelaundry4ever]

Yeah, all my window air conditioners are labeled "GE", but with the internal guts all labeled "LG".
So now, I'm nicknaming them "LGE" products.

And don't even get me started about their stupid crappy washers that shook violently during agitation! To add insult to injury, their sounds are awful!

 

[laundry_doer]

This is a Norge based Maytag, otherwise known in these parts as a Norgetag.

Check the brake and its functions, it may need adjusting.

https://fixitnow.com/wp/2010/06/24/...ke-in-a-maytag-mav-or-pav-top-loading-washer/

If I rotate the drive pulley slowly, the arrow on the cam isn't past the minimum mark when the brake releases. Struggling to find a 0.032" thick M12 washer so guess I'm getting the whole thrust bearing kit.
Checked the brake this is what it looks like:

 

[qsd-dan]

Honestly, it's probably the brake spring being too weak to the hold the tub in place anymore. If the shim kit doesn't work, here's the spring.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/387043786845

 

[laundry_doer]

Honestly, it's probably the brake spring being too weak to the hold the tub in place anymore. If the shim kit doesn't work, here's the spring.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/387043786845

Replaced the washer with a thinner one and the noise is fainter now. Thanks for the help.
I have however discovered that I stripped one of the screw holes in the suspension housing, so the brake is now secured with five screws instead of six