"al" wrote in message
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Hello - I have an older washer that has begun leaking water when in
use. It's also making a kind of grinding noise for several seconds when
it first starts spinning but that eventully goes away once it gets
going. Would anyone happen to know what's going on with that, whether
it's a complicated repair or whether it's signaling that its last gasp
is imminent? Thanks in advance... AB

As a worst case scenarion it is probable that the bowl has rusted, also that
water has penetrated between the main shatft and agitator shaft, causing it
to bind. The bowl may have numerous sensors and outlets, all of which can
develop leaks. Over 25 years I overhauled and old Whirlpool like that
several times, replacing the bowl, shafts and rubber bits, while I could get
cheap parts. It's a fairly big job.

Henry.