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Model: LA5700XTW0	Brand: Whirlpool	Age: 5 - 10 years
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squealer		#1 Posted : Saturday, June 25, 2011 8:12:27 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 6/25/2011(UTC) Posts: 1		The Whirlpool washer came with the house so I dont know its exact age. but it sqeals when starting spin up, pretty loud too but goes away once up to speed, I thought it just needed a belt.. alas no belt its direct drive I found. so would it be a clutch? does it use it at spin start? its 45 miles to the nearest repair shop so ideas would be helpful. thanks! ps.. i washed a comforter in it once and water came out from under it.. thinking maybe just a wee bit too much for it? happened only the one time. :rolleyes:


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sidfink43		#2 Posted : Monday, June 27, 2011 5:10:55 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert Joined: 3/29/2009(UTC) Posts: 11,699		I am guessing that the problem is with the brakes not fully releasing. See the Sticky on direct drive brakes by Richappy at the top of this page.


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