Maytag washer A710 series 1

[gage164]

My washer is starting to make a grinding type of noise in the drain and spin cycles,any suggestions on what to check?

 

[rp2813]

The pump?

 

[gage164]

Pump seems to work fine started spinning made noise motor cut out waited 15 minutes or so everything came back on still made noise when spinning

 

[good-shepherd]

suggestions on what to check?

Tub bearing seizing up or something is binding the tub since the motor overheated.

"Grinding" sounds like metal on metal hence the suspected tub bearing.

 

[gage164]

Thank you ,do you know if these parts are still available?

 

[good-shepherd]

these parts are still available?

Replacement tub bearings are available. You'll also need a stem seal kit and a spanner wrench for the tub nut.

Its a big job but doable for a DIY'er but I would eliminate other possibilities first. Hopefully the agitator shaft isn't rusted or pitted, thats important for a good seal with the new stem mount.

Here are links with instructions and parts:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Bearing-Ce...606233&hash=item46c1f9144a:g:7N4AAOSwjyRgOrGw

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Maytag-6-2...797635?hash=item422bbf4803:g:vhYAAOSwup9gI129

https://www.automaticwasher.org/cgi-bin/TD/TD-VIEWTHREAD.cgi?25520

 

[gage164]

I will check other things as you suggested, there is no set screw on my agitator how do you remove that from the shaft? What other problems should I look for first .
Thank you

 

[good-shepherd]

how do you remove that from the shaft?

Just pull straight up. There is a rubber stop ring that holds it on.

Expect a major battle if the agitator has never been removed before.

As for other problems just use a process of elimination to account for the noise.

 

[gage164]

Ok I will try and figure it out thank you again