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Model: NAV 8800EWW Brand: Amana Age: 5 - 10 years
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conniemcdermott  
#1 Posted : Friday, September 4, 2009 4:31:51 PM(UTC)
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My amana washer of 5 years and 1 month makes a loud noise, almost like an airplane taking off during the spin cycle, and the spin seems to be faster than normal. I called the place were we bought it, and they diagnosed the problem over the phone. Never looked at it just said there was a known problem and not to repair it, just by a new one. Any advise?
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sidfink43  
#2 Posted : Sunday, September 6, 2009 6:59:38 AM(UTC)
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Well, as much as I hate to agree with someone who gives a cursory diagnosis over the phone without examing the machine, I am afraid they are correct.

It could be a transmission issue, but more like a bearing failure, and this is probably the well known problem they were referring to as Maytag has redesigned the part. If they sold a lot of these machines they are probably not very happy. See this tech bulletin.

http://www.servicematters.com/m...rary/docs/TDL-0060-B.pdf

The repair is expensive, time consuming and requires special tools, so again I think there advice was probably correct and a new machine is in your future.

Sorry not to have better news.
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conniemcdermott  
#3 Posted : Wednesday, September 9, 2009 2:10:10 PM(UTC)
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Thank you so much for the info. Can I continue to run it until it siezes? do you have any recommendations for new top loader?
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sidfink43  
#4 Posted : Wednesday, September 9, 2009 2:15:03 PM(UTC)
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Sure, run it until it fails. If it gets too loud just shut the door or turn up the TV. Nothing to lose.

With respect to a replacement I would purchase a no-frills, basic top loader. I am partial to the direct drive machines Whirlpool/Kenmore but a GE or Frigidaire will also do a good job for you. They last a long time, they are easy and inexpensive to fix and the higher priced machines are just a bunch of marketing bells and whistles.

You do not need a front loader, and at all costs avoid any machine with a microprocessor in the controls.

Good luck, hope your old machine just goes on forever.
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