Brand: Whirlpool Model Number: WTW7600XV0 Main Symptom: Leaks & spin loud What happens & when:
During spin cycle washers spin sound like a jet engine. Very loud. No screeching. Replaced Washer basket hub. I was suspicious this was not the culprit because when removing the old hub it appeared in pretty good shape. No obvious signs of wear.
Replaced the hub anyway. Washer then continued to emit a jet like roar when spinning. No noticeable difference between old and new parts.
I was then laid up very ill for about three weeks and started feeling better a couple days ago. Washer still spins loudly. I was going to try again. Wife tells me today the washer is leaking water on the floor.
Appears to a puddle of mud under the washer. Looks to be coming from the drain pump. I can’t tell if the pump is leaking or it’s leaking at a hose.
Also, I wonder if the leak and the spin noise are the same issue or separate?
Any way to tell if it’s the pump or hoses on the drain that are leaking besides running it?
I replaced the washer bearing and tub seal a few years ago. FSP part; not cheap Chinese. We put a lot of miles on this washer with a family of six. Could that have gone bad again? That would not explain the dirty leaking water though. right?
Any thoughts very much appreciated.
Thanks,
Chris
Error Code (if any): None
Parts or tests already tried: Replaced washer basket hub
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Yes, those two issues are almost certainly related.
The roaring noise you’re hearing during the spin cycle is a classic sign that the tub bearings ( Whirlpool W10435302 Washer Bearing And Tub Seal Kit | Genuine OEM Part ) are failing. What usually causes this is the tub seal wearing out and allowing soapy water to leak into the bearings. Over time, the detergent washes the grease out of the bearings, causing them to rust and wear out.
The muddy or dirty-looking water you’re finding on the floor is typically the grease that has been washed out of the bearings and mixed with the leaking water. Unfortunately, once this happens, the bearings will continue to get louder until they eventually fail completely.
At this point, the repair involves replacing the tub bearings and the tub seal. On this model, the bearings are pressed into the outer tub, so the repair is fairly involved and requires disassembling the washer. If the bearing bore in the outer tub is damaged or corroded, the outer tub may also need to be replaced.
If you’d like, I can also provide step-by-step instructions for replacing the bearings and seal on your WTW7600XV0.
Thank you very much. I followed your instructions years ago when I replaced the Washier Bearing and Tub Seal previously. I shall do so again. Thank you very much.
Yes, a link or instruction would be beneficial, please. I think I followed your video years back. Same video and instructions on the part item page?
Yeah, I could not find a leak anywhere around the pump. I’ll replace the bearing and seal.