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GE Washer grinding noise only when agitating Model# MMA5669MALAD
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Post# 495296   2/9/2011 at 16:38 (4,796 days old) by learningmore ()        

GE Washer made approx 1979 makes very loud grinding noise during agitation. No sound during spin cycle. Washes clothes well.
Sound occurs immediately when starting wash, stops during spin cycle, then starts again after water is added (during agitation) The grinding sound is somewhat constantly, like a blender on crush cycle.

I've turned the plastic agitator myself = no sound, turns smooth.
I've turned the metal drum myself = no sounds, very smooth turning

Model # MMA5669MALAD
Serial # DF15981 6?

I opened the back and listened for noise- unable to decide if the noise if coming from the motor, the transmission or the mount. Looking at the unit from the front, the noise sounds coming from the bottom back. Looking from the right side, noise seems to come from back.

The unit was purchased for about $35, so I'm not prepared to replace the Motor, Transmission or other expensive parts.

Since the machine works well during the spin cycle, I assume the motor is not the issue.

Is it the transmission that causes the system to agitate?



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Post# 495317 , Reply# 1   2/9/2011 at 19:01 (4,796 days old) by cfz2882 (Belle Fourche,SD)        

does sound like something wrong with the agitate mechanism in the tranny
-when in spin mode,the whole internal mechanism of the tranny rotates and
the gears that are active during agitation are inactive during spin.
Any evidence of oil slinging off the transmission pulley?
Though paying someone to repair the tranny on a "filter flo"GE washer might
be expensive,it is an easy job and usually well worth the effort to fix a
classic filter flo


Post# 495466 , Reply# 2   2/10/2011 at 11:51 (4,795 days old) by mtn1584 (USA)        

Sounds like the clutch. It will only get worse with time, and the noise will drive you crazy.
Mike


Post# 495543 , Reply# 3   2/10/2011 at 17:04 (4,795 days old) by Andy (Mount Vernon)        
Have it repaired

Don't junk it! You'll be sorry later on, if you let the scrap yard have it. The transmission went out of our old GE filter-flo, too. I let my dad throw it away. Boy I could just kick myself for that!

As stated above, it may be costly to repair the transmission, but it's worth it! Keep your GE filter-flo.

You won't find the same quality in any of these new washers, unless maybe it's a Speed Queen.

Repair your filter-flo, no matter the cost.

Andy



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