Maytag 4000 makes horrendous noise

[TheBundo]

I made a YouTube video, of when it is doing the final high-speed spin, and then stopping. It make a horrible noise. Is it a bearing? The last 30 seconds of the video is sufficient to hear the problem.

[Washaman]

Remove the belt. Spin the tub by hand. If it still makes that noise then yes, bad bearing.

[RAH52]

You require outer tub rear , and wash basket . If this is out of warranty I would suggest phoning whirlpool to see if they can be of assistance .If not its going to cost big dollars .

[JWWebster]

Plan B: replace the bearings yourself

[whirlpooltech]

Plan B: replace the bearings yourself

Being the video is titled....

What is wrong with 8 month old Maytag 4000 washer?

I would say it should be fixed under warranty if it's only 8 months old.

[schaffersapplian]

J dub...  Even if that washer was out of warr.  You can't replace the bearings in this machine.  They do not make a seal kit availabe as a seperate part.

[theoldstoveguy]

That would make too much sense. They probably found out people were replacing bearings instead of tubs=Lost revenue.

[JWWebster]

I wonder if you can get a seal from Espares that would fit?

http://www.espares.co.uk/parts?k=bearing+and+seal+kit


http://www.espares.co.uk/part/washing-machines/whirlpool/p/1085/278/0/0/102265/washing-machine-drum-bear.html

[RAH52]

There must be an issue with this model .Over the last few months I have repaired at least 10 of the  4000 series washers and whirlpool has replaced an additional 2 because they could not supply parts in a timely manner .All were between 6-8 months old and all needed a rear tub and wash basket .These machines were German built as apposed to Mexican and they all roared terribly . I'm sure whirlpool knows they have an issue .

[ScottyMo1]

Yep that's a bad bearing. Should be under warranty if it's only 8 months old. We have had a bunch of of tub replacements with maytag/whirlpool. Some we've had to do twice within just a few months of the first repair. I have not heard of any issue from the factory, but they have to know something is up with such a high number of bearing failures.....

[TheBundo]

Thanks. everyone. They are coming out tomorrow. Maytag told me to make sure the repairman calls 800-387-1086 about getting the upgraded parts they came out with in July, which is about 3 months after I bought it. Apparently it is a known flaw.

[Washaman]