SQ TL: Squeaker?

[mrb627]

OK.  Anybody have any idea what the source of the squeaking might be?



Malcolm

 

[henene4]

Sound like...

.. something plastic tightened to much. may be the agitator vs. the tub? Just a guess...

 

[joe_in_philly]

Just a guess:

The tub seems to be tilting forward a lot. If you were to hold the tub back, does the sound stop? If so, perhaps these parts only rub when the tub is tilted.

 

[washman]

Something ain't right

that leans waaaay too far forward and sounds like one of the rear springs might be stretched a tad.

 

[washman]

Well part 2

he mentions in the vid description that the floors are very uneven. Perhaps that is the issue here.

 

[henene4]

Never recognized the leaning!

LOL It really looks like the back of the tub is scratching against the cabinet!

 

[peterh770]

The squeak that happens when the agitator changes direction? I'd say it is the tub trying to resist indexing and it's the brakes grabbing and then sliding when it resists moving with the agitator change of direction.

 

[mrb627]

Squeaking

My first thought was the brake system might have been lubricated and now slips and squeaks. I too was curious as to whether the squeaking only happened on the largest load setting and after the tub leaned all the way forward.

Malcolm

 

[frigilux]

My vote goes with the 'indexing tub squeak' theory. Having watched my SQ, the squeak is occurring right at the time the tub indexes a bit.

 

[mrb627]

Unfortunately...

The water level is too high, can't tell if it is indexing much or not...

Malcolm

 

[mrb627]

First Thing

He should do something about the floor underneath the machine.

Malcolm

 

[yogitunes]

same issue with Raytheon machines, the tub is trying to index, and the so called disc brake is trying to hold it still.....sometimes you have to put the tiniest drop of oil on the outter part of the disc, and all the noise will go away.....

tub tilting forward is a SQ trait....the torque of the motor is pulling it forward....it always centers for the spin....

 

[combo52]

Squeaking SQ in agitation

Probably the brake pads, but it could also be a suspension spring etc. It is often very difficult to diagnose noises without actually being there.

I would like to see [ and hear ] this washer running with a proper load, the video load has WAY TOO water for the amount of clothing in the load.

John L.

 

[washer111]

Question:

I understand these machines have a "break-in" period - is it possible some parts (like the tub brake previously mentioned) just haven't worn-in properly yet?