Squeaky washing machine

01-19-2010, 01:43 PM	#1
sydneymath Newbie   Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 6	Squeaky washing machine I have a wonderful Maytag washer, bought in 1971, used ever since. No problems whatsoever - till now. It has developed a LOUD squeak, almost a groan. I don't know anything about washers, but the sound makes me want to go pour in a quart of oil (just kidding) or use WD40, as for other things that squeak. Can anyone suggest what to do, or check, before I call a lonely Maytag repairman? Thanks!

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01-19-2010, 01:55 PM	#2
spark plug Member   Join Date: May 2009 Location: Brooklyn, New York (NYC) Posts: 1,124	Squeaky washing machine Quote: Originally Posted by sydneymath I have a wonderful Maytag washer, bought in 1971, used ever since. No problems whatsoever - till now. It has developed a LOUD squeak, almost a groan. I don't know anything about washers, but the sound makes me want to go pour in a quart of oil (just kidding) or use WD40, as for other things that squeak. Can anyone suggest what to do, or check, before I call a lonely Maytag repairman? Thanks! BTW: that original, "lonely" repairman has passed on to the world of eternity.: As for the "squeak, I was inclined to say that the washer/dryer is out of balance. But you say that it is a recently developed problem. Could be a loose or worn belt engaging the pulley at the wrong angle???

01-19-2010, 02:10 PM	#3
sydneymath Newbie   Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 6	Squeaky washing machine And may God rest his little soul. I'm sure you're right about that. As for now - yes, sounds like the belt probably needs replacing. It'll be the first thing to check. Many thanks!! I'll post a follow-up!