blockeight88
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I only hear this during high agitation on a full load during wash cycle. Any idea what it is? Listen closely, it's in the background noise. Sounds like a squeaking noise. Any ideas?
What is this noise?
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blockeight88
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It’s like a squeaking noise. Listen carefully.
ryner1988
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My machine sometimes has a similar squeak during high agitation. It's been that way ever since I got the washer and I've never really paid it much attention.
The machine in the video below also has the high agitation squeak, and this was a fully rebuilt unit.
The machine in the video below also has the high agitation squeak, and this was a fully rebuilt unit.
drummerboy928
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squeak during agitation
That squeaking sound during agitation is normal. I’ve heard many direct drives, new and old, make the same noise while agitating. Usually it’s from the suspension. I would try to disregard the noise as it’s not harmful to the machine or is not a sign of anything wrong with it.
That squeaking sound during agitation is normal. I’ve heard many direct drives, new and old, make the same noise while agitating. Usually it’s from the suspension. I would try to disregard the noise as it’s not harmful to the machine or is not a sign of anything wrong with it.
blockeight88
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The video posted above does make the same issue. I guess I won't sweat it. It's just weird I haven't heard it before and it only does it during the wash cycle.
blockeight88
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Now that I think about it, the noise sounds more like a chirping sound. Can anyone shed any additional insight on this?
Noisi direct drive whirlpool, built washer
Hi Matthew, I think I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again you need to heavily insulate that machine because you’re so concerned about small, non-consequential sounds that it makes.
Use the tricks that were used on the fancy models insulate the inside of the cabinet put the insulation wrap around the outside of the outer tub put the insulation pad underneath the whole machine as was done on fancier, models, etc., you could even come up with a few other ways to do it by looking at other machines and copying what they did.
Jason and I re-insulated a one to 18 one of the noisiest washers ever and made it an extremely quiet running machine we added 30 pounds of insulation material to the inside of the front panel alone almost takes two people to put it in place lol.
Other than that just except at washing machines are noisy.
John.
Hi Matthew, I think I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again you need to heavily insulate that machine because you’re so concerned about small, non-consequential sounds that it makes.
Use the tricks that were used on the fancy models insulate the inside of the cabinet put the insulation wrap around the outside of the outer tub put the insulation pad underneath the whole machine as was done on fancier, models, etc., you could even come up with a few other ways to do it by looking at other machines and copying what they did.
Jason and I re-insulated a one to 18 one of the noisiest washers ever and made it an extremely quiet running machine we added 30 pounds of insulation material to the inside of the front panel alone almost takes two people to put it in place lol.
Other than that just except at washing machines are noisy.
John.
blockeight88
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Insulation
John that you for your input. The interior of the cabinet is insulated pretty well; however, I didn't know one could add insulation to the exterior of the outer tub. I am currently using Automotive Sound Deadener (link below). Could you recommend a specific product? Thanks
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B092DMQ5NF/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
John that you for your input. The interior of the cabinet is insulated pretty well; however, I didn't know one could add insulation to the exterior of the outer tub. I am currently using Automotive Sound Deadener (link below). Could you recommend a specific product? Thanks
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B092DMQ5NF/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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drummerboy928
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Sound insulation
Yes, the higher end DD machines with the Ultra Quiet Pak insulation had what was essentially a giant blanket around the outer tub. It may be possible to find this online or something similar that would serve the same purpose. They also had a larger piece that went on the bottom of the frame. All this makes a DD extremely quiet. I’ve included a picture that shows the outer tub insulation.
Yes, the higher end DD machines with the Ultra Quiet Pak insulation had what was essentially a giant blanket around the outer tub. It may be possible to find this online or something similar that would serve the same purpose. They also had a larger piece that went on the bottom of the frame. All this makes a DD extremely quiet. I’ve included a picture that shows the outer tub insulation.
blockeight88
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Thanks for sharing that, Henry. I am curious, in addition to what's on the outer tub, does the cabinet interior have anything as well? I'll see if I can hunt down that part. Are there any other numbers on there? 8055271 doesn't seem to bring up anything? Or maybe you can tell me the official part number for that from Sears Parts direct?
Obviously I'll just have to live with the noise. Just weird my other DD's didn't do this, but then again I didn't replace their entire suspension systems.
Obviously I'll just have to live with the noise. Just weird my other DD's didn't do this, but then again I didn't replace their entire suspension systems.
8055271 is the correct P/N for the tub insulation. Also 8055279 and 8541606. It's long NLA. Catalyst model has it, possibly a few other direct-drive models (and also Calypso). The cabinet has the typical adhesive mastic panels to dampen resonance vibration, although a few more than usual.
Don't forget the insulation pad that fits into the base pedestal, which I referenced in a previous discussion.
blockeight88
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Base insulation
Are you able to post a picture of a base that is insulated? I cannot seem to find one. My apologies if this has been posted in another discussion.
Do you agree the noise is the suspension?
Are you able to post a picture of a base that is insulated? I cannot seem to find one. My apologies if this has been posted in another discussion.
Do you agree the noise is the suspension?
Repeating the previous post photo of an sound insulation pad, and one of a machine base with the pad in place. The front edge fits into the front rail of the base. Half of the edge at the side splits goes under the side rails, half above, else the pad will sag to the floor. I'm not sure whether the front or back half is intended to be above/below, but the arrangement doesn't seem to matter either way and the rust mark on the pad agrees with placement as shown. The tabs at back seem to work best sitting atop the back rail. My 1991 KitchenAid has a pad that has never been removed but the machine is wayy at back of my garage, too much inconvenience to get to it for examination.
blockeight88
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Thank you. I saved those images. Do you know what causes the sound (chirping) during fast agitation as stated above?
ryner1988
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When I ran laundry this morning, a rather large mixed load, I paid attention to when the sound occurred on my machine as I know I've heard it before. In this case it didn't happen on the wash cycle but was slightly there during rinse agitation. I really do think it's just a suspension issue and nothing to worry about.
blockeight88
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Base insulation
Is the base sound insulation pad also NLA?
Is the base sound insulation pad also NLA?
I made my own base insulation using rigid foam insulation from Lowes. It's easily cut to whatever shape you need using a box blade. I used what was left of the insulation and glued it to the inside of the cabinet for more sound deadening.
blockeight88
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Rigid Foam Insulation
Which brand did you use from Lowes? Did it have an adhesive?
Which brand did you use from Lowes? Did it have an adhesive?
