Jumpy machine - Appliance Repair Forum - Free Service from Appliance Parts Pros

Welcome Guest! You can not login or register.

Notification

Error

Jumpy machine Options Email this topic Watch this topic Print this topic » Normal Threaded
Model: MAH5500BWW	Brand: Maytag	Age: 5 - 10 years
Previous Topic Next Topic

dixieg3gs		#1 Posted : Saturday, June 27, 2009 7:45:13 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 6/27/2009(UTC) Posts: 1		My front load machine acts like it is unbalanced with every load and sounds like an aircraft landing on my house.


User Profile View All Posts by User View Thanks

Sponsor

See inside of your appliance - diagrams and part photos for virtually every model.

richappy		#2 Posted : Saturday, June 27, 2009 8:38:28 AM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert Joined: 9/10/2007(UTC) Posts: 9,586 Was thanked: 2 time(s) in 2 post(s)		Spin the basket and see if you can feal bad bearings. If so, you will need to take the tub apart and replace the bearings, a big job.


User Profile View All Posts by User View Thanks

magician59		#3 Posted : Saturday, June 27, 2009 8:39:54 AM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert Joined: 8/16/2007(UTC) Posts: 3,273		Sounds like the spinner bearing needs to be replaced. This can be done by you if you're quite mechanically inclined. Otherwise, it's about a $1000 repair.


User Profile View All Posts by User View Thanks

Users browsing this topic
Guest (3)

Forum Jump

You can post new topics in this forum.
You can reply to topics in this forum.
You can delete your posts in this forum.
You can edit your posts in this forum.
You cannot create polls in this forum.
You can vote in polls in this forum.

Important Information: The AppliancePartsPros.com uses cookies. By continuing to browse this site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. More Details Close