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Van
 
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Default washing machine squealing

It is a whirlpool LSR7233EQ0. The manual says it is a two speed automatic
with hand washables cycle. I think I got it from sears as a heavy duty
super capacity washer. Took a few tries to figure out where the model
number was labeled on the machine. It was roughly $375 new so a tranny
replacement will find me shopping for a new machine. Anyway, the squealing
was a constant pitch/sound level so I hope that means something besides the
agitator drive. Figure the agitator goes then stops then goes in other
direction. Would therefore change pitch. My job is going to12hr shifts so
no time for me to work on it. The repair guy will be here thursday.

"Art" wrote in message
nk.net...
You would have to post your model to get help. It is probably a direct
drive machine. The transmission has a seal under the agitator. If you

need
a transmission you might as well replace the machine. Last time I priced

a
repair it was $300 with parts and labor. When my transmission went there
was no warning noise so maybe it is something else and someone will know

the
answer once you post the model.



"Van" wrote in message
hlink.net...
My whirlpool washer is 7 years old. Just yesterday it started

squealing
loudly during the agitation cycle. It was agitating fine just making

noise
like a slipping alternator belt on a car. It spun the drum fine and
silently during the spin cycle. I took off the outer cover but didn't

find
any obvious belts. It has a transmission that the motor is attached to.
The transmission seems to be sealed from easy repair. Could this be a

motor
coupler for the transmission? Only squealing during the agitation cycle

and
not the spin cycle? We are calling a repair shop in the morning if it
doesn't seem too easy. What does this repair typically cost? $100? A
google search for "squealing" "washing machine" gets too many
alt.sex.stories returns.