Here is the original video. th-cam.com/video/1mm-7liFE6o/w-d-xo.html Another crummy quality video by me. I don’t know how people get great lighting and edits. Every time I open final cut I’m sorry I did. Just wanted to get this posted.
Thank you so much for posting this repair video! My 70+ year old 'sweetie-pie' hubby fixed this within minutes. Our Speed Queen washing machine is now good as new... and very quiet! Thanks again :-)
I have been searching for this same nose for 5 years. What a simple fix. Thanks to the guy who told how to fix and your video for showing how to complete the task. A little grease goes a long way.....
Grease is the word (dating myself). Thanks. That guy was like a knight in shining armor. I was always worried that the machine would just quit due to that noise.
Had the same exact issue "sound" and it's not even 1 year old. It's a 2023 Speed Queen TC5. Did this fix and it worked!! Thank you very much for posting this video!!
now i know what i sound like worry-yapping at my hubby in the background! ...gotta love us wifeys worrying over our washing machines! 🤗 (i freak WAY more out)🤯😳
I had wondered if it was something that simple. My dad's an old farm mechanic and can just hear him going on about greasing his machines! My sewing machines love a good grease and oil so makes sense!
Thanks for posting and all who shared the information. Was able to shoot some lithium grease from a can into that washer area it seems to have fixed the problem. Really thought we had a bad bearing. Replaced the belt which was ready to fail - $40 ripoff for a tiny belt, ran it without the pump attached - no luck. Thought it might be the springs squeaking. Sounded like my boss in the background lol.
I thought it was the bearing as well. This was my first TH-cam “score”. Where someone with specific knowledge really helped a lot of people. When I recently did the seal that was leaking I put some more grease between those washers since I had the machine apart already. It’s been perfect since the day I made this video. Thanks for commenting.
Any chance you.would have a guess as to what this noise on that same washer is?? th-cam.com/video/E3f0f_s72W0/w-d-xo.html You were so great diagnosing this issue I haven't even opened it up and looked yet it just started this morning. Don't know if you will even see this, but the story of how you helped me last time is one that I often tell because it was so unreal
I have a commercial Speed Queen with a similar set-up. The belt clearly needed replaced so I did that (no other apparent issues other than belt). Now that helix is spinning and clunking (very fast) during the drain cycle. Problem might be due to putting too small of a belt on initially. I put the first one on and then quickly realized something was wrong when it started making noise. Then I put the correct size belt on, but the problem remains. Any ideas?
Thanks your video and others helped; it's a long story so I'll try to make it brief. Our machine was making noise on the spin cycle and I thought it was the trans. but I could turn the belt, so I ended up removing the water pump and then it ran fine so I ordered a new pump and put some lubricant in the top of the old one (trying to catch up on the laundry) and reinstalled the pump and it ran fine; when the new pump arrived and my son looked in the washer he asked "why didn't you order a belt, because there was belt debris everywhere" I looked and apparently I had put the rear spring clip on the back of the pump in the wrong position so it rubbed the back of the belt... so now I've ordered the new belt, and then when I took the front hose loose from the old pump there was a WD-40 spray straw inside of it and it was kind of beat up so I suspect that was what was stuck in the pump making noise in the beginning!
Thank you samlol12 and 7732528! The old work horse lives on! My Amana (6501) is slightly different, has a bell shaped pulley. First it was only making a loud pulsing whining sound on spin. I removed the motor and discovered the tensioner pully arm was crooked and rusty from age/wear. Belt (2-years old) was intact but torn in 4 places. I straightened, cleaned, and lubed the tensioner assembly, installed a new belt, cleaned the pulleys w/3000 grit, etc. Did a load and the noise was now on agitate only...sweet. Next, I used a wood coffee stirrer a little paint brush to apply grease in between the 2 washers under the brake rotor. The rotor looks like a clutch pressure plate, so I figured the washers act as a throw out bearing. Also brushed a little grease between the flat washer and the yellow plastic bushing on the transmission shaft/pulley. Did another load and the noise is gone...old faithful.
That's awesome. I have the exact same washer making the exact same noise. I'm pretty stoopid when it comes to repairing appliances, kinda wish I could find a wee bit better quality video for the process BUT not hating on this one. I'll figure it out.
I would suggest watching Alex’s video. He shows it very well when getting to the idler pulley. Here. th-cam.com/video/nNZNs4fOl5E/w-d-xo.htmlsi=J_fTvFonp9eqb_IW
Hi, my speed queen top loading machine has been making a sort of tweeting sound which seems to be coming from the transmission during agitation and is getting louder. The machine works perfectly fine, except for a few rattling here and there. It is a 2016 lwn model. What could be causing this sounds and how could same be fixed? Any suggestions or should I be worried?
The original video I posted was of my machine making a noise similar to what you are describing. I too had no idea what the issue was. This video is a follow up to that first one, after a user told me what the problem was and how to fix it. I’m a dentist and not in the appliance repair business so unfortunately, unless your problem is the same as mine, (which is possible), I can’t help. I suggest that you check my pinned comment…..I believe I linked the original vid I made. Go back and watch that, and then read through the comments in that video for how to fix the issue. . If it’s the same noise as your machine, than watch this video, and grease the washers, as the user in the title had me do, because it worked. My machine has not made that sound since I made this video. Hope that helps and good luck.
@@audioguy2012 I apologize because you're right. The quality of the video sucks. I am actually in the process of making another video about the same thing right now because the noise is back although not as bad. Go back to the original video. That's either pinned it.or in the comments. Then read through the pinned comment on that first video, and the guy who taught me how to fix it will explain where the washers are. pardon this mess of a response I'm driving and I'm voice texting
@@audioguy2012 th-cam.com/video/1mm-7liFE6o/w-d-xo.htmlsi=14FjYyrIIOlK1WKu Go back to this video and read the pinned comment and all the responses. They are above the drive pulley. So you'll have to drop that down and you'll see two washers rubbing together.
No problem! I just posted my experience. The real hero is the unknown random guy who answered my initial you tube video with an exact diagnosis of the noise and how to fix it, down to the most minute detail.
The piece shown at 32 seconds. Is that supposed to spin with the pulley that has the opposite shape that fits right into it or is it stationary? Because on mine it stays still but causes the pulley to jump up and down on every turn
Watch this video. I think it explains it at the beginning. If it’s the helix and it’s broken they are about .$5 dollars. th-cam.com/video/diX78cwtuCE/w-d-xo.htmlsi=No371neI9_8XGmnt
7/16. Is the size to use for that ...5/16 for the front panel computer/hardware 1/2 for the motor. I didnt see the video before this but im bettin you had a whistle/clanky sound ... If the grease doesn't cut it when the trans shaft drops more over time put another small washer in there. Lol just some advice as im driving home in my commercial washer equip repair van from a day of fixing alliance equipment (speed queen) haha
Where were you three years ago!! My original post asked for help with a grinding noise that I tried to capture in a video. Machine had been working fine but for a year made a grinding noise during agitation. A bunch of well intending people commented with suggestions I knew were wrong. Few weeks later out of the blue, I get a post from someone (like you) Who clearly knew the machine. Told me exactly what it was and how to fix it and even what size wrench to use Is. The second I put that wrench that he suggested onto the pulley and it fit, I knew the guy was the real deal. Thanks for the comment. Machine has worked flawlessly since that day
There was another video that this one was referring to. I'm driving now, but check in the description. When I pull over, I'll find it and edit this post Edit, check the pinned comment for the link
For inside the transmission? Unfortunately I'm not sure. I'll look around and if I find it ill edit this post. Edit. Its here www.goldcoinlaundry.com/online-store/27243P-Speed-Queen-Transmission-Oil-p440595814
@@Samlol23_drrich Thanks for your reply. Having hard water helps in that regard for sure. Also having 2+ inch drain pipes. Unfortunately, we have not received the machine yet- they missed their delivery on Friday despite me taking the day off. They apparently did not realize it was out of stock "at their warehouse." Rookie move. At least it gave me more time to prepare. I already installed a heavy duty steel 2.5" graded drain pan to go under the machine. I also made a catchment system under the area of the drain hose. If I get bubbles, they will go into a pan, the into a second catchment (like a gutter), then from there, directly into the bottom large pan which has a drain. I also bought a water sensor that shuts off power to the machine if it senses water and additional water alarms in critical areas including the pipes, pan and overflow area. I know it sounds like overkill but we had a small leaky pipe a few years ago and it cost us $12k. It leaked downstairs to our neighbors condo. It was a nightmare that took many months to repair and a lot of aggravation. I would like to get the system that closes the water valve in case of a leak or hose break but I haven't (yet.) I have one on the furnace which works well. The valve is soldiered to the pipe so it required a plumber. BTW, beautiful dog- I love Whippets. You should read The Forever Dog- Dr. Karen Becker. I make our mini poodle a homemade diet that he loves- simple to make and 1,000x's healthier. She has free recipes on the forever dog website. Two dogs she references lived to be around 30- Bluey and Maggie the Kelpie. They both ate raw and ran on a farm daily.
AWN432SP111TWO1. But its about 12 years old. If you look at the service and parts manual it's the same for many models. So yours may be the same. Just check first.
Thanks for getting back to me. I'm going to open it up this morning. It has a water leak too. I need to fix that first. I think that I'll be able to tell on the noise once I look at it. If it looks like yours, then I should be in business. @@Samlol23_drrich
I think the gentleman that helped me (who must have been a service tech) said lithium grease, but I used whatever I had in the house. It has not made a single noise since. Great fix really. Thanks for watching
Thank you for posting. I always appreciate someone taking the time to share their experience. I laid my machine on it's back on a towel on the floor. Two screws on the bottom front panel removes the front to work on it. Kudo's to samlol23....and I really enjoyed the background conversation...real life experience. '
It doesn’t get more real than the wife and kids! Thanks for the very thoughtful comment. The guy who told me how to fix this was like my guardian angel. No name, no you tube content, just a number. I had gotten a bunch of comments trying to help to no avail. Then I got his comment......told me exactly what the problem was, how to fix it, what size ratchet to use, and I immediately trusted him. Seemed like he knew exactly. And he did. I lived with that noise for years. And haven’t heard it since. Thank again for the comment. Rich
I’ve got a video on that too. It’s a real pain in the ass. After you watch all the pro videos you can find watch mine. It will show you what to look out for th-cam.com/video/ksw3KLxq9NQ/w-d-xo.htmlsi=wgka81dtbQ7dWn31 good luck.
this is The video that shows how to repair the noise that I showed in the first video. My wife had no idea I was working on the washer. She is the least nagging person in this world. I'm extremely lucky.
Here is the original video. th-cam.com/video/1mm-7liFE6o/w-d-xo.html
Another crummy quality video by me. I don’t know how people get great lighting and edits. Every time I open final cut I’m sorry I did. Just wanted to get this posted.
Thank you so much for posting this repair video! My 70+ year old 'sweetie-pie' hubby fixed this within minutes. Our Speed Queen washing machine is now good as new... and very quiet! Thanks again :-)
I have been searching for this same nose for 5 years. What a simple fix. Thanks to the guy who told how to fix and your video for showing how to complete the task. A little grease goes a long way.....
Grease is the word (dating myself). Thanks. That guy was like a knight in shining armor. I was always worried that the machine would just quit due to that noise.
Had the same exact issue "sound" and it's not even 1 year old. It's a 2023 Speed Queen TC5. Did this fix and it worked!! Thank you very much for posting this video!!
Glad it helped. It was a shot in the dark posting a noise to YT but at the end of the day, there was one person that saved us all with his,knowledge.
now i know what i sound like worry-yapping at my hubby in the background!
...gotta love us wifeys worrying over our washing machines!
🤗
(i freak WAY more out)🤯😳
I had wondered if it was something that simple. My dad's an old farm mechanic and can just hear him going on about greasing his machines! My sewing machines love a good grease and oil so makes sense!
“Don’t worry about it”
“Oh no, I’m worried about it”
😂 Every married man gets it! Lol
And she is one of the good ones!
Thanks for posting and all who shared the information. Was able to shoot some lithium grease from a can into that washer area it seems to have fixed the problem. Really thought we had a bad bearing. Replaced the belt which was ready to fail - $40 ripoff for a tiny belt, ran it without the pump attached - no luck. Thought it might be the springs squeaking. Sounded like my boss in the background lol.
I thought it was the bearing as well. This was my first TH-cam “score”. Where someone with specific knowledge really helped a lot of people. When I recently did the seal that was leaking I put some more grease between those washers since I had the machine apart already. It’s been perfect since the day I made this video. Thanks for commenting.
You’re welcome! Glad i could help. :)
Any chance you.would have a guess as to what this noise on that same washer is??
th-cam.com/video/E3f0f_s72W0/w-d-xo.html
You were so great diagnosing this issue I haven't even opened it up and looked yet it just started this morning. Don't know if you will even see this, but the story of how you helped me last time is one that I often tell because it was so unreal
I have a commercial Speed Queen with a similar set-up. The belt clearly needed replaced so I did that (no other apparent issues other than belt). Now that helix is spinning and clunking (very fast) during the drain cycle. Problem might be due to putting too small of a belt on initially. I put the first one on and then quickly realized something was wrong when it started making noise. Then I put the correct size belt on, but the problem remains. Any ideas?
Thanks your video and others helped; it's a long story so I'll try to make it brief. Our machine was making noise on the spin cycle and I thought it was the trans. but I could turn the belt, so I ended up removing the water pump and then it ran fine so I ordered a new pump and put some lubricant in the top of the old one (trying to catch up on the laundry) and reinstalled the pump and it ran fine; when the new pump arrived and my son looked in the washer he asked "why didn't you order a belt, because there was belt debris everywhere" I looked and apparently I had put the rear spring clip on the back of the pump in the wrong position so it rubbed the back of the belt... so now I've ordered the new belt, and then when I took the front hose loose from the old pump there was a WD-40 spray straw inside of it and it was kind of beat up so I suspect that was what was stuck in the pump making noise in the beginning!
Thank you samlol12 and 7732528! The old work horse lives on!
My Amana (6501) is slightly different, has a bell shaped pulley. First it was only making a loud pulsing whining sound on spin. I removed the motor and discovered the tensioner pully arm was crooked and rusty from age/wear. Belt (2-years old) was intact but torn in 4 places. I straightened, cleaned, and lubed the tensioner assembly, installed a new belt, cleaned the pulleys w/3000 grit, etc. Did a load and the noise was now on agitate only...sweet.
Next, I used a wood coffee stirrer a little paint brush to apply grease in between the 2 washers under the brake rotor. The rotor looks like a clutch pressure plate, so I figured the washers act as a throw out bearing. Also brushed a little grease between the flat washer and the yellow plastic bushing on the transmission shaft/pulley.
Did another load and the noise is gone...old faithful.
This worked perfectly. Mine was making the same noise. Thanks!
The guy who told me what the issue was and how to fix it was the real rock star here. Thanks though
Mine made this noise brand new.
No quality control
That's awesome. I have the exact same washer making the exact same noise. I'm pretty stoopid when it comes to repairing appliances, kinda wish I could find a wee bit better quality video for the process BUT not hating on this one. I'll figure it out.
How do you take the belt off?
I would suggest watching Alex’s video. He shows it very well when getting to the idler pulley. Here. th-cam.com/video/nNZNs4fOl5E/w-d-xo.htmlsi=J_fTvFonp9eqb_IW
Fixed my noise as well. Thought it was going to be an expensive fix but turned out to be a free one.
you tube is awesome for diy info
@@Samlol23_drrich Saved myself so much money over the years on appliance and car repairs. Thanks for posting up a vid.
@@jn7818 that makes 2 of us. No prob. Glad it helped
Hi, my speed queen top loading machine has been making a sort of tweeting sound which seems to be coming from the transmission during agitation and is getting louder. The machine works perfectly fine, except for a few rattling here and there. It is a 2016 lwn model. What could be causing this sounds and how could same be fixed? Any suggestions or should I be worried?
The original video I posted was of my machine making a noise similar to what you are describing. I too had no idea what the issue was. This video is a follow up to that first one, after a user told me what the problem was and how to fix it. I’m a dentist and not in the appliance repair business so unfortunately, unless your problem is the same as mine, (which is possible), I can’t help. I suggest that you check my pinned comment…..I believe I linked the original vid I made. Go back and watch that, and then read through the comments in that video for how to fix the issue. . If it’s the same noise as your machine, than watch this video, and grease the washers, as the user in the title had me do, because it worked. My machine has not made that sound since I made this video. Hope that helps and good luck.
What washers did you grease, I can’t really tell from the video
@@audioguy2012 I apologize because you're right. The quality of the video sucks. I am actually in the process of making another video about the same thing right now because the noise is back although not as bad.
Go back to the original video. That's either pinned it.or in the comments.
Then read through the pinned comment on that first video, and the guy who taught me how to fix it will explain where the washers are. pardon this mess of a response I'm driving and I'm voice texting
@@audioguy2012 th-cam.com/video/1mm-7liFE6o/w-d-xo.htmlsi=14FjYyrIIOlK1WKu
Go back to this video and read the pinned comment and all the responses. They are above the drive pulley. So you'll have to drop that down and you'll see two washers rubbing together.
My 29yo machine started this noise last week. Sounds bad. Hopefully the fix is as simple.
Thank you! Mine has been doing the spun bearing noise intermittently for years! Now it's quiet again. Thank you so much!
No problem! I just posted my experience. The real hero is the unknown random guy who answered my initial you tube video with an exact diagnosis of the noise and how to fix it, down to the most minute detail.
@@Samlol23_drrich Well thank him too lol
The piece shown at 32 seconds. Is that supposed to spin with the pulley that has the opposite shape that fits right into it or is it stationary? Because on mine it stays still but causes the pulley to jump up and down on every turn
Watch this video. I think it explains it at the beginning. If it’s the helix and it’s broken they are about .$5 dollars. th-cam.com/video/diX78cwtuCE/w-d-xo.htmlsi=No371neI9_8XGmnt
7/16. Is the size to use for that ...5/16 for the front panel computer/hardware 1/2 for the motor.
I didnt see the video before this but im bettin you had a whistle/clanky sound ... If the grease doesn't cut it when the trans shaft drops more over time put another small washer in there. Lol just some advice as im driving home in my commercial washer equip repair van from a day of fixing alliance equipment (speed queen) haha
Where were you three years ago!!
My original post asked for help with a grinding noise that I tried to capture in a video. Machine had been working fine but for a year made a grinding noise during agitation. A bunch of well intending people commented with suggestions I knew were wrong. Few weeks later out of the blue, I get a post from someone (like you) Who clearly knew the machine. Told me exactly what it was and how to fix it and even what size wrench to use Is. The second I put that wrench that he suggested onto the pulley and it fit, I knew the guy was the real deal.
Thanks for the comment. Machine has worked flawlessly since that day
What was the sound? Was it a click?
There was another video that this one was referring to. I'm driving now, but check in the description. When I pull over, I'll find it and edit this post
Edit, check the pinned comment for the link
Hey. What weight of gear oil does speed queen use?
For inside the transmission? Unfortunately I'm not sure. I'll look around and if I find it ill edit this post. Edit. Its here www.goldcoinlaundry.com/online-store/27243P-Speed-Queen-Transmission-Oil-p440595814
@@Samlol23_drrich Yes. It is for inside the transmission. What's the weight/viscosity?
Thanks for the video I have the same problem. One thing though, tell your wife to zip it while you are recording!
@@andredowner6932 I'm sure she had no idea I was recording cause it was an afterthought a my cellphone
Any sudzing issues?
Not at all. We have very hard water even with a water softener
@@Samlol23_drrich Thanks for your reply. Having hard water helps in that regard for sure. Also having 2+ inch drain pipes.
Unfortunately, we have not received the machine yet- they missed their delivery on Friday despite me taking the day off. They apparently did not realize it was out of stock "at their warehouse." Rookie move.
At least it gave me more time to prepare. I already installed a heavy duty steel 2.5" graded drain pan to go under the machine. I also made a catchment system under the area of the drain hose. If I get bubbles, they will go into a pan, the into a second catchment (like a gutter), then from there, directly into the bottom large pan which has a drain.
I also bought a water sensor that shuts off power to the machine if it senses water and additional water alarms in critical areas including the pipes, pan and overflow area. I know it sounds like overkill but we had a small leaky pipe a few years ago and it cost us $12k. It leaked downstairs to our neighbors condo. It was a nightmare that took many months to repair and a lot of aggravation. I would like to get the system that closes the water valve in case of a leak or hose break but I haven't (yet.) I have one on the furnace which works well. The valve is soldiered to the pipe so it required a plumber.
BTW, beautiful dog- I love Whippets. You should read The Forever Dog- Dr. Karen Becker. I make our mini poodle a homemade diet that he loves- simple to make and 1,000x's healthier. She has free recipes on the forever dog website. Two dogs she references lived to be around 30- Bluey and Maggie the Kelpie. They both ate raw and ran on a farm daily.
I really appreciate this video. What model number do you have? Is it AWN542....?
AWN432SP111TWO1. But its about 12 years old. If you look at the service and parts manual it's the same for many models. So yours may be the same. Just check first.
Thanks for getting back to me. I'm going to open it up this morning. It has a water leak too. I need to fix that first. I think that I'll be able to tell on the noise once I look at it. If it looks like yours, then I should be in business. @@Samlol23_drrich
What type of noise was it making? Mine is making a squeaking noise when there is a heavy load going during agitation.
th-cam.com/video/1mm-7liFE6o/w-d-xo.html
It was a grinding kind of like pennies stuck in a gear on and off during agitation
What type of grease did you use? Is it a special kind?
I think the gentleman that helped me (who must have been a service tech) said lithium grease, but I used whatever I had in the house. It has not made a single noise since. Great fix really. Thanks for watching
Thank you for posting. I always appreciate someone taking the time to share their experience. I laid my machine on it's back on a towel on the floor. Two screws on the bottom front panel removes the front to work on it. Kudo's to samlol23....and I really enjoyed the background conversation...real life experience.
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It doesn’t get more real than the wife and kids! Thanks for the very thoughtful comment. The guy who told me how to fix this was like my guardian angel. No name, no you tube content, just a number. I had gotten a bunch of comments trying to help to no avail. Then I got his comment......told me exactly what the problem was, how to fix it, what size ratchet to use, and I immediately trusted him. Seemed like he knew exactly. And he did. I lived with that noise for years. And haven’t heard it since. Thank again for the comment.
Rich
This made zero difference on mine. On to the bearings...
I’ve got a video on that too. It’s a real pain in the ass. After you watch all the pro videos you can find watch mine. It will show you what to look out for th-cam.com/video/ksw3KLxq9NQ/w-d-xo.htmlsi=wgka81dtbQ7dWn31 good luck.
The only annoying noise I heard was your wife in the background nagging at you
this is The video that shows how to repair the noise that I showed in the first video.
My wife had no idea I was working on the washer. She is the least nagging person in this world. I'm extremely lucky.
I don't know What I am looking at.
You're looking at somebody that doesn't make clear videos
It's the underside of my machine where the brake And main gear attach the motor