I watched this video four years ago.I was so excited to see the nut laying on the floor under the washer. An easy fix. Now it came off again, same nut on the floor under the washer, I added Loctite, see if I get more mileage. Thanks

Incredible! Tightening that screw totally fixed my problem! 6 weeks later and still running smoothly and no noise. Only thing I had to buy was some lock-tight!

Wish I saw this video before I struggled to remove the stuck washplate thinking the splines were stripped. Finally moved this Bravos washer and saw the pulley nut had dropped off and there was a pile of plastic powder from the guard. Tipped the machine, took the guard off and reinstalled the nut with locktite. Works perfectly again.

You’re a hero man. Finally fixed mine thanks to this video!

Thank you so much! We fixed our washing machine thanks to your video which we followed step by step. The washing machine works 👍

Thanks. Hubby fixed ours by watching your video.

Thank you so much! Fixed it thanks to this video! Also the video you put in the comments above confirmed I had the same issue! I really appreciate this!

This video saved me some money. I just had to find a way to keep the pulley from moving while trying to back the bolt off but I got it. Thanks!!

@danielwoods2857

4 жыл бұрын

Hi samantha. How did you keep the agitator inside the tub from moving? Everytime I try and take the nut off all it keeps doing is spinning, no matter what I try.

Thanks! This was exactly what I needed. I checked underneath, lots of dust from the belt. I pushed it back on and centered it and tightened the bolt on the wheel that was loose and we're back in action. I'm lazy, I'm going to wait till I hear it acting up again before replacing the belt :)

@lealamb

3 жыл бұрын

I never replaced the belt and it's still working a couple years later

Thanks, I watched your video and followed the steps and it works like new.

Worked! Thanks! Different model, but by the time I got underneath it the plastic shield had already been broken off. I didn't feel any looseness on the pulley part or anything, but taking it off and putting it back on fixed the issue. Just fyi anyone in comments reading

@danielwoods2857

4 жыл бұрын

Did you have any issue with the agitator spinning inside the tub as you were trying to loosen the nut to get the pulley off? When I use try and get the nut off or even tighten it all it does is spin. I've used an impact driver, had someone hold the agitator, I cant seem to remove this nut.

@Jenniferwixx

2 жыл бұрын

Same. Plastic wearing away and wore through in a couple places.

Thanks for the video saved me a ton of time!

Thank you! Great video that solved my problem. Thanks again.

To all who recently bought new cabrio from whirl pool and have the loud noise or grinding. Underneath your washer if you have the carriage to catch water if the washer leaks. 9 times out of ten this is the cause. This is not normal. If you lift wash or tilt to look under you will see plastic peices from the washer scraping this carriage remove the carriage an this will solve the issue 100%... I had the same issue and after the removal of this I have had no issues with this washer. This is for the newer models high efficiency top loaders. Hope the helps someone and thanks for video. Def.. informative if your having a more technical issue with washer..

Your video help me out a lot. Thank you.

@lealamb

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome. Such an easy fix if you know the problem

Thanks, this fixed mine also. My belt had gotten so off-center it cut through the plastic guard/cover!

@lealamb

4 жыл бұрын

Mine was the same way. I'm pretty sure that's what was making the awful squeaking noise.

Wow thank you so much!! I thought the noise was a bad transmission or bearing.

Thank you for this video! This saved me quite a bit and was so simple to do!!

Thank you for this...very helpful and unselfish of you to take time to help others....saved me a lot there.

Worked perfect, sure sounded much worse than the fix. Thanks so much!

Thank you! Easy fix and saved me $300. The nut on mine did not have loctite but was a prevailing torque nut. I did use loctite tho since it did come loose.

Thank you !! It worked perfect

Yes! That fixed it! Easy Fix! Thanks!

Thank you for posting this . We have a Maytag Bravos which has the same setup underneath . Our pulley had come off the track causing the washer to make a grinding noise . Put the belt back on and tightened the main bolt and back in business.

@lealamb

5 жыл бұрын

Your welcome. May the force be with you. 😂

@danielwoods2857

4 жыл бұрын

How did you tighten the nut? All mine continues to do is turn even with an impact driver.

Fixed mine...tks.

My problem also. Grinding noise during agitation. Guess I will have to take a look.

I have a similar model. There was wear from the pulley on the sheild. I could not see that any bolt was loose and it actually looked welded on. No way to loosen or tighten. There was no belt debris, just debri from pulley hitting sheild. My machine is about 18 months old and I live alone so it isn't like it gets a daily workout. I put the sheild back on but not as tightly seated and that horrible noise was gone. I am buying a new sheild and when I put it on I will look more at the pulley but nothing seems loose. The noise started after a young possum was hiding in that area and later wound up in the machine. That was the first time I heard this noise so I opened the machine and there he was. I helped him out. Maybe the possum chewed on the sheild. Who knows.

Nice viedu good job like 👍🥀🤝👀

Thanks for sharing! My washer has been making a weird sound for about a month or two. The sound is similar to a goat’s cry. What type of noise was your washer making?

@lealamb

5 жыл бұрын

That's about right. It was a rhythmic sound that mostly happened while it was agitating the cloths. This totally fixed the problem it's fine now.

Thank you this is very helpful but everything seems tight. When the washer first turns on you hear like a sound like you're trying to start a lawn mower. It's like a rerrrrrr.. when it's filling. I think it's when it gets to agitate while filling.

@lealamb

2 жыл бұрын

I think mine makes the same sound but it's hard to know without hearing it.

Like many of the other replies, this was definitely the cause of a loud screeching noise during agitation. Tightened the pulley and all is better.

@lealamb

5 жыл бұрын

It's a pretty common issue

@danielwoods2857

4 жыл бұрын

I cant tighten the pulley. The nut just continues to turn even with using an impact driver.

I have a 5 yr old Kenmore top load that makes a grinding noise during agitation. I think the washplate needs replacing but can't get the bolt out, it's way too tight.

I wish you had a short video of the sound it made.

@lealamb

5 ай бұрын

In the description there is a link to a KZread video of another washer making the same sound

Thanks for the video. I did that today and I found out that the pulley was loose and the belt even cut the plastic cover which make that grinding noise, I tighten the nut up without locktite and its working good now. Did you change the belt when you work on this. I might do this and put a locktite to make sure that the pulley won't wubble

@lealamb

4 жыл бұрын

I didn't replace the belt and it's been working fine sense I made the video. Locktite is a must to prevent future loosening.

Hey Daniel, My whirlpool cabrio washer sounds like a Billy goat when agitating making a Maa Maa Maa noise. What is causing this? Is that the seeking noise you were hearing? I replaced the splotches then it started making that noise.

Is the model you are fixing WTW5640XW? DID you run a test on it first? I've never fixed anything before so I was wondering if I could even do this. My washing machine seems to be making a louder noise during the wash cycle. Thank you for any help you can offer.

@lealamb

5 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure the exact model number. It's a 6yr old top loader. I didn't run any tests cause I had a good idea what the problem was. It's a relatively easy repair that most people will be able to do. The impact driver is a must as it will allow you to remove the pulley bolt without the tub spinning.

Thanks did that solve the grinding?

@lealamb

5 жыл бұрын

Yes it's still working great

Did it fix the problem??????

Ours sounds like it could literally take flight when it's spinning.

Its real noisy but will not agitate or spin does that mean the belt broke. But it does fill with water and drains no problem it gives a F8 and a E21 code

@lealamb

5 жыл бұрын

If it's noisy but not agitating or spinning I would guess the belt is loose and slipping but not broken.

I have a couple of suggestions if I may say. I would additionally add a lock washer below the first nut AND double nut it with nut on top of the original locking it to each other

@lealamb

2 жыл бұрын

I've had the blue lock tight only since I made this video and no problems to speak of.

@danielgalizaaka

2 жыл бұрын

@@lealamb ok yes lock tite . I have same washer and now it's noisy on spin cycle. Bout ready to tackle it. Just checking out KZread University. I hope my problem will be this easy

I also have a cabrio only about 3-4 years old. It does not seem to like deep water and makes a terrible noise when slightly heavy things are in it such as towels. Can that pulley be the same reason?

@bettyslater411

11 ай бұрын

If I use the rinse and spin cycle on them it does not make that noise.

@lealamb

11 ай бұрын

It would be the first thing I would check

Would this cause it to shake? I've replaced suspension rods looked it over while not running and still loud noise and jumping

@lealamb

3 жыл бұрын

I don't remember it shaking. Just a loud squealing sound while running

@edrhinehart

3 жыл бұрын

@@lealamb hmmm.. I've gone threw about everything logical that I can find plus pro repair trouble shooting codes and all and it still shakes like crazy

@edrhinehart

3 жыл бұрын

Only during the beginning and end of a spin cycle starts shacking violently out of control. Changed all suspension added springs tightened things and one other part

Sounds like I am having the same issue I thought it was the agitator teeth are fine. Your issue is not the same as mine what else could be the issue?

@lealamb

2 жыл бұрын

The bolt and pulley are on there tight?

@justinradford968

2 жыл бұрын

@@lealamb haven't checked yet but will let you I was just curious if that wasn't my issue what else could it be.

My whirlpool washer makes a loud roaring noise in the spin cycle

MM, this appears to be the issue with my whirlpool washer, but for the life of me, I can't get that nut to budge. I can hold the pulley and get the nut to turn by tapping the wrench with hammer, but it will not loosen. Any ideas

@lealamb

4 жыл бұрын

🤔 not sure what's going on here. I would borrow and impact driver like I used in the video. It's really the best bet. Otherwise try using a strap wrench to hold the pulley in place while you turn your wrench.

@jlag2663

4 жыл бұрын

@@lealamb impact driver did the trick running a cycle right now. Looks like we have a winner. Thank you so much and Happy New Years

@lealamb

4 жыл бұрын

@@jlag2663 glad I could help

@danielwoods2857

4 жыл бұрын

@@jlag2663 how did you use the impact driver? The nut just continues to turn with the bolt.

@jlag2663

4 жыл бұрын

@@danielwoods2857 I'm trying to remember (I'm old). I believe I just put a strap around the pulley, and let the impact driver vibrate that sucker off. sorry that's all I got. I added a small washer when reassembling

I watched your video and I have been trying the unscrew the bolt, but every time I try the whole thing spins with it and it doesn't get loose. If I go where you put the clothes, there is a bolt in the center and if I try to screw it, the botton bolt moves as well,

@lealamb

5 жыл бұрын

I don't believe the 2 bolts are directly connected to each other. This was my reason for using an impact driver to remove and install the lose bolt. Otherwise you need to find a way to keep the pulley from turning while trying to loosen the bolt.

@ramf7323

5 жыл бұрын

@@lealamb Oh ok I'll try that. Thank you for your response

@danielwoods2857

4 жыл бұрын

So I bought an impact driver and this thing just continues to turn. After removing the agitator the bolt in the center and the one on the pulley is connected and they turn together which makes it almost impossible to get the nut off. Any suggestions?

@danielwoods2857

4 жыл бұрын

@@ramf7323 did you ever get this fixed?

@ramf7323

4 жыл бұрын

@@danielwoods2857 Sorry! Very late response. I ended up getting a new one washer.

so did you replace the belt then too?

@lealamb

5 жыл бұрын

I didn't need to. It just depends on what kind of shape the belt is in.

@joannaf2318

5 жыл бұрын

@@lealamb thanks! I have shared your video with my husband and hopefully it will be a quick fix for us. :)

@joannaf2318

5 жыл бұрын

It's fixed! Belt was slipping off and actually rubbing against the plastic cover and melted a bit! Running a quiet load in the wash now! THANK YOU!

@lealamb

5 жыл бұрын

The belt on mine did the same thing. That's what makes the awful squealing sound is the belt rubbing on the white plastic cover.

@lealamb

5 жыл бұрын

@@joannaf2318 good to hear 😆 glad it worked 👍

Curious if the noise came back. I've done this repair about 4 times now. Each time it stops the noise and all is well, but a month or two later it gradually starts coming back. Wondering if there's something more serious wrong with the pulley.

@lealamb

4 жыл бұрын

It's a possibility. Did you use the blue lock-tight on the bolt? And give it time to cure before running the machine?

@stevenbrown9698

4 жыл бұрын

I did this time! Here's hoping this'll be the last time. Although I'm getting good at it :)

@lealamb

4 жыл бұрын

@@stevenbrown9698 😅. Lock tight is a must.

@billburkhalter411

3 жыл бұрын

The drive pulley has spines and when they wear it causes it to wobble which causes the nut to back off. If it just spins and will not come loose the splines are probably worn off completely. Also the agitator on top has splines as well.

@stevenbrown9698

3 жыл бұрын

Oh hey just returning to this thread to say fourth time was the charm. The Loctite did the trick. A year later, no noise, machine running perfectly!

Would this be the sound- kzread.info/dash/bejne/gq6klNZtaKnTZqg.html Mine does this sound but only a little when it starts the rinse cycle, and a lot when it starts the spin cycle. The rest of the time it is quiet and runs ok..

@lealamb

8 ай бұрын

Yeah. Sounds like what I remember

@rebeliousautie541

8 ай бұрын

@@lealamb ok, thank you!!

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@lealamb

5 жыл бұрын

🤔?