Customer Questions and Answers for Washer Drain Pump Assembly by Whirlpool

William, Yes the bearing on the pump could be going out which is most likely the cause of the squealing noise.

Lee, Based on this information the pump would not be working properly. You will want to check the pump to make sure that there are no clogs. Also pull the belt off the pump and see if it turns freely with no resistance. If there is resistance then the pump is faulty and would need to be replaced.

Hello Steve. No the bearing is bad and you will need to replace the pump on the unit.

P. B., You will want to check your drain for obstructions in the drain line and in the pump. It is possible that the bearings on the pump may be going bad and causing slower drain. If the drain is clogged then it will also cause slow drain.

Dave, To properly assist you we will need your model number to help you with this. Please post your model number with a new question on the parts page. http://www.appliancepartspros.com/modelnumber_locator.aspx

Hello Bob, It sounds like there is either something wrapped around the pump impeller, preventing the vanes from being able to push the water or something has gotten into the pump at some point and worn against the impeller, wearing the impellers down so it cannot efficiently push the water out. Either way, the fix is a new pump assembly WP35-6780.

Hello Rob. That is from the snubber. As long as there is no balance issue, it is fine. If it gets off balance, replace the snubber.

Hello Phillip, The pump WP35-6780 would be the most likely cause of unit locking up. You would want to replace the pump if it feels like it is tight to turn. The pump should turn freely with no resistance.

Hello James, The drain pump WP35-6780 is a common failure, but its' failure is normally caused by foreign objects in the wash, (pockets not emptied, etc.).

Hello Mac. Based on the information you provided, it sounds like the snubber will need to be replaced on the unit.