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Model: LSR5232LQ0	Brand: Whirlpool	Age: 5 - 10 years
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ross2u2		#1 Posted : Thursday, August 16, 2012 7:23:47 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 8/16/2012(UTC) Posts: 5		I have a high pitched noise during the spin cycle ... It didn't start gradually one day it was fine the next time I washed it screeched ... I only did 2 loads and do not want to do more for fear of damage ... Any suggestions?
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Simon / APP Team		#2 Posted : Thursday, August 16, 2012 1:48:11 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: APP Team Joined: 2/12/2012(UTC) Posts: 5,556		Hi. Check what's inside the drain pump (you'll be surprised). Use the video clip for the instructions. The drain pump Part number: 3363394 Here are the breakdown diagrams and Replacement parts for Whirlpool LSR5232LQ0 WASHER - DIRECT DRIVE | AppliancePartsPros.com Good luck. Post the results. Simon.
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ross2u2		#3 Posted : Thursday, August 16, 2012 6:21:11 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 8/16/2012(UTC) Posts: 5		I found nothing in there how free should it turn? Should I try running the spin cycle without it and see what happens... any other suggestions?
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Simon / APP Team		#4 Posted : Friday, August 17, 2012 11:56:56 AM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: APP Team Joined: 2/12/2012(UTC) Posts: 5,556		Hi. Yes, run the washer in spin without the drain pump attached. Try to locate the source of the noise. To do so you'll have to jump the lid switch wires. Simon.
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ross2u2		#5 Posted : Friday, August 17, 2012 4:38:32 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 8/16/2012(UTC) Posts: 5		OK so I ran it w/o the pump it starts screeching it's most definitely metal on metal .. it's so loud I can not tell where it is coming from ...
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ross2u2		#6 Posted : Saturday, August 18, 2012 9:50:47 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 8/16/2012(UTC) Posts: 5		OK now I pulled the motor and tranny and turned it on and it seemed to work fine with no noise ... the clutch looked good as did the brake shoes
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Simon / APP Team		#7 Posted : Monday, August 20, 2012 9:29:51 AM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: APP Team Joined: 2/12/2012(UTC) Posts: 5,556		Hi. Reassemble it and try again. Simon.
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ross2u2		#8 Posted : Tuesday, August 28, 2012 5:58:17 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 8/16/2012(UTC) Posts: 5		I was very confused after your last reply could not understand why you would just say put it back together and try ... Well I was planning on just getting rid of it but to my surprise when I did put it back together it stopped the noise ... I'm stumped on why this worked ... Thanks for your help
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Simon / APP Team		#9 Posted : Tuesday, August 28, 2012 9:37:49 AM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: APP Team Joined: 2/12/2012(UTC) Posts: 5,556		You are welcome. Simon.
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