Bulldogchief September 25, 2022 for Model Number GHW9400SU0 The washer is squealing when the tub spins slowly, but not during rapid spin. Could it be the belt squealing? Inspecting the belt, it doesn't show any appreciable wear and it is tight. When I spin the tub by hand, there is no squeal at all.
1 Answer Bulldogchief, While this could be a potential belt slipping issue, it would be recommended to pull the bottom front panel, the rear panel and the top panel and try to determine where the noise is originating from. This could also potentially be from the springs on top. Read More...
Steve N. January 24, 2019 for Model Number wfw9200sqa12 Drum not spinning evenly. banging and binding up. Found what seems like remnants of a grey belt around the edges of the front gasket.
1 Answer Steve, You will want to check for a broken spider arm as this would be the most likely cause for the unit to have the gray residue at the front on the drum. Read More...
Elizabeth G December 28, 2016 for Model Number GHW9100LQ1 I found gray strappy scraps in my laundry after a very loud, seemingly unbalanced spin cycle. They are dry now and very brittle. They are wrapped around the front of the outer drum/basket.
1 Answer Hello Elizabeth. You will need to order W10772617, WPW10250573, WP8181850, and W10772612. If the boot gasket is damaged on the unit. Read More...
Marco A. April 24, 2015 for Model Number GHW9200LQ I own this washer GHW9200LQ. My problem is that I need the belt but the model appears to me as the band appeared GHW9200LQ0 I bought it but is smaller than I need the part number that is in the band is 461970200891 hutchinson 7 channels, I need help me with the right number of parts because only I find the smallest for the number W10388414.
1 Answer Hello Marco, The belt you ordered WPW10388414 is the correct part and will appear to be too tight so the pulley has to be rotated to install it. This is intentional by the manufacturer to ensure there will be no slippage. Read More...
Mitch March 12, 2015 for Model Number 110 42822201 Kenmore Elite HE3 No spinning, agitation and water at the bottom of tub, so I opened the back and found the belt off and alot of black dust. The belt was not in bad shape, the pulley was wobbly. And when I reinstalled the belt, the belt would tend to rub against the tub and eventully not stay on. Should I replace the pulley and the belt?
1 Answer Hello Mitch. Check and make sure the large pulley on the unit does not have a lose bolt. If the bolt is tight, and the pulley is not stripped out, you will need to replace the outer tub W10772617 and the inner basket WPW10250573 on the unit. Read More...
L Flowers February 28, 2015 for Model Number ghw9200lw What do you do when the washer starts to smell?
Russell T. January 19, 2015 for Model Number GHW9400PL4 2 years ago got f-06 error, replaced motor, motor controller and harness between controller and motor. Now I am not getting any error when running diagnostic mode, tub spins up fast and quiet, with a load the washer makes a growling noise and ramps up very slow, does not seem to get to high spin. I ordered a new belt to see if it is slipping. What else do you think it could be? Unit is 8 years old.
1 Answer Russell, It sounds like there is a possible issue with the bearings that when there is a load on the unit it is causing the groaning, grinding type noise. This would require the replacement of the rear tub. Read More...
Daniel P December 15, 2012 for Model Number GHW9300PW4 I have had this front load washer for about 7 years with no maintenance other than my wife's ritualistic cleaning of the seal etc. to keep it smelling clean. It operates normally but, when beginning to spin and when slowing down it has a horrible knocking noise that varies due to speed. The washer is level and on a slab surface so I know it has to do with a worn out component. I am getting a belt and would like to know what additional items I should get. By the way my wife uses it at least twice a day everyday. It has had a hard life but she loves it.
1 Answer Hello Daniel, You may want to check your inner tub to make sure that it is not moving. When checking you will pull up on the inner tub and if it moves inside the outer tub more than an 1/8" Then you have bad tub bearing and would need to replace the bearings. Also there may be something in between inner and outer tub that could be making noise. Read More...
Phil October 24, 2012 for Model Number GHW9100LW1 My belt has been falling off and now it has snapped. When I put the belt back on the pulley, before it snapped, it seemed to track toward the tub and not stay in line. I noticed that the belt has ridges that fit with the motor pulley and the tub pulley has no ridges. Also, I checked the tub pulley and motor pulley, both seem to be firmly attached. Other than the obvious need for a new belt, is there anything I can do to get this belt to track properly so I do not have to continuously replace it? This will be the second belt this washer has eaten in two years.
1 Answer Hi. Make sure the motor and the main pulley both are mounted tight with absolutely no slop. After you install the belt part # WPW10388414, look down at the belt to see if the belt is riding in the center of the motor pulley and the large main pulley. Rotate them a few times to insure that the belt still rides on the pulleys together and adjust as necessary. Thank You. Read More...
Alan October 24, 2012 for Model Number whirlpool washer awo/r4205 the belt keeps coming of, i have tightend the nut but still it comes of. Also the machine is vibrating more than eaver. do i need a new belt?
1 Answer Alan, We would not expect the belt to be the issue at this point. If the belt is "falling off" and you're sure the pulley shaft nut is tight and locked in place, you'll need to check the motor mount bolts and tub assembly to make sure the assembly and bolts are not loose. Also check and make sure there is no side to side play in the tub bearings and tub basket shaft. If the washer is on a solid floor, properly leveled, and not being overloded, you'll need to check the tub dampening assemblies WP8182703 and see that they are not worn, or loose. Read More...