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Model: LWA50AW	Brand: Amana	Age: 5 - 10 years
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1dlee54		#1 Posted : Monday, January 25, 2010 5:08:50 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 1/25/2010(UTC) Posts: 1		The washer has a very high squeal on spin. What should I look for? Could it be a bearing, idler, transmission, brakes or what?


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sidfink43		#2 Posted : Wednesday, January 27, 2010 10:43:05 AM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert Joined: 3/29/2009(UTC) Posts: 11,699		Very hard to tell because to diagnose a noise like yours we have to listen to its pitch and location. I suggest you operate the machine with the front panel off and see if you can locate the area it is coming from. Then use this service manual to try and diagnose the problem, and how to replace parts if you decide to go that route. http://www.servicematters.com/m...ary/docs/RS3100005R3.pdf


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Larrreyer		#3 Posted : Tuesday, February 23, 2010 11:51:36 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 2/19/2010(UTC) Posts: 6		Originally Posted by: sidfink43 Very hard to tell because to diagnose a noise like yours we have to listen to its pitch and location. I suggest you operate the machine with the front panel off and see if you can locate the area it is coming from. Then use this service manual to try and diagnose the problem, and how to replace parts if you decide to go that route. http://www.servicematters.com/m...ary/docs/RS3100005R3.pdf I have the same problem with my washer, also I can not download the repair manual....modelDRW330 RAW


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Larrreyer		#4 Posted : Tuesday, February 23, 2010 12:27:41 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 2/19/2010(UTC) Posts: 6		I took the lower panel off , possibley the lower drum bearing, Also it has been leaking in the bottom, throwing water out during the spin cycle, looks like there may be a seal at the bottom of the tub???????? water is comming off the 'aluminum hub' just below the tub. now what ?


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sidfink43		#5 Posted : Tuesday, February 23, 2010 4:31:48 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert Joined: 3/29/2009(UTC) Posts: 11,699		Please start a new post and someone should be able to help you.


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