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Model: WTW5300VW1	Brand: Whirlpool	Age: 5 - 10 years
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Mommeeu		#1 Posted : Saturday, August 6, 2016 9:50:02 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 7/29/2013(UTC) Posts: 4		My washer makes a loud clacking/clicking noise (and the drum shakes) at the end of the spin cycle or if the door is opened during the spin cycle. I have replaced the clutch and it hasn't helped. Can anyone suggest where to look next? Dave M.


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brobriffin		#2 Posted : Saturday, August 6, 2016 5:35:05 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 6/13/2014(UTC) Posts: 781 Was thanked: 1 time(s) in 1 post(s)		Does the drum feel loose? If you push on the sides of the metal drum does it move independent (at all) of the outer tub?
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Mommeeu		#3 Posted : Sunday, August 7, 2016 2:20:25 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 7/29/2013(UTC) Posts: 4		No, the drum is tight.


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brobriffin		#4 Posted : Sunday, August 7, 2016 10:12:42 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 6/13/2014(UTC) Posts: 781 Was thanked: 1 time(s) in 1 post(s)		When you open the door during spin cycle, does the drum stop immediately (spins maybe 1/2 to 3/4 then stop) or does it continue to spin slowing down while making that noise?
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