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My Maytag washer is making a loud noise during the spin cycle
If your Maytag washing machine is making loud noise during the spin cycle, start with the simple checks. Shipping bolts and the transport foam block can keep the tub from moving and cause a washer making banging noise. Remove them if the machine is new or was recently moved. Next, a worn tub bearing is the most likely internal cause of a washer loud when spinning, often producing a rumble, grind, or washing machine noise when spinning. A failed tub seal and bearing kit may also cause noise and water leaking from the bottom. The rear drum with bearing, outer tub bearing, or separate washing machine bearing can create the same symptom and may require extensive disassembly. Replacing the outer tub and bearing assembly is often recommended when available. Finally, an improperly balanced load can make the washer shake and bang, so wash similar-weight items together. Enter your Maytag model number to find the exact replacement part for your specific washing machine.
01 - Shipping bolts have not been removed
Shipping bolts and a foam block are often used when transporting new washing machines to prevent the tub from moving and becoming damaged. Confirm the bolts (located at the rear of the washer) and the foam block have been removed before operating the appliance.
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02 - Maytag Washing Machine Bearing
The tub bearing is mounted in the middle of the outer tub. The tub bearing helps to keep the inner tub spinning smoothly. Replacing the tub bearing is a very involved repair and will require disassembling most of the washer. If the tub bearing is defective, we recommend replacing both the outer tub and bearing.
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03 - Maytag Washing Machine Tub Seal and Bearing Kit
The tub bearing is mounted in the middle of the outer tub. The tub bearing helps to keep the inner tub spinning smoothly. If the washer is noisy during the spin cycle or is leaking from the bottom of the tub near the transmission, the tub seal and bearing are likely defective. Replacing the tub bearing is a very involved repair and will require disassembling most of the washer. If the tub bearing is defective, we recommend replacing the outer tub and bearing at the same time.
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04 - Maytag Washing Machine Tub Bearing
The tub bearing is mounted in the middle of the outer tub. The tub bearing helps to keep the inner tub spinning smoothly. Replacing the tub bearing is a very involved repair and will require disassembling most of the washer. If the tub bearing is defective, we recommend replacing both the outer tub and bearing as an assembly if the manufacturer offers the components together.
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05 - Maytag Washing Machine Rear Drum with Bearing
The rear drum has a bearing or bearings in it to keep the inner tub spinning smoothly. If the tub bearing system is defective the washer can become very noisy. On some machines bearings are sold separately from the rear drum, however we recommend replacing both the outer drum and bearing as an assembly if the manufacturer offers the components together because removing and pressing in the new bearing can be exceptionally difficult.
Be aware that replacing the outer tub and bearing is also not easy and can be very costly.
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06 - Improperly balanced load
If there are light and heavy items in the same load, or too few items, the tub can spin out of balance. Wash items with aproximately the same weight together, and consider adding items if necessary, to better balance the load.
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07 - Washer not level
The washer should be level with the feet sitting firmly on a solid floor. Level the appliance and adjust the legs if necessary.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is my Maytag washer making a loud noise when spinning?
Why is my Maytag washing machine shaking violently during the spin cycle?
Can a tub bearing cause a noisy Maytag washer and a leak?
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