Thread Number: 58084
/ Tag: Modern Automatic Washers
New Speed Queen washer squeaks during agitation cycle |
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Post# 805702 , Reply# 1   1/24/2015 at 12:12 (3,351 days old) by mrb627 (Buford, GA)   |   | |
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Does it make the noise on every load?
If you fill and run the machine without clothing, does the noise still occur? It doesn't sound all that serious, imo. Could be a side effect of the tub break getting broken in, but sounds like it happens with each agitator stroke aka in both directions and not simply with break slip. Malcolm |
Post# 805720 , Reply# 2   1/24/2015 at 13:24 (3,351 days old) by imperial70 (MA USA)   |   | |
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I can't speak my mind here or else the speed queen police will have me arrested. Two products to stay away from yugo's and speed queens. Run as fast as you can. Wait til you figure out the dryer is junk too. |
Post# 805721 , Reply# 3   1/24/2015 at 13:57 (3,351 days old) by rp2813 (Sannazay)   |   | |
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My mom's 2000 GE made a similar sound when brand new. I called GE to inquire and the rep described the sound accurately and told me it would quiet down. It did. You may just have to give it some time.
Speed Queens do have their shortcomings and will never come close to the durability of a Newton-built Maytag, but if you're in the market for an old school washer that fills all the way and offers long stroke agitation, they're the only game in town. |
Post# 805764 , Reply# 4   1/24/2015 at 17:23 (3,350 days old) by washman (o)   |   | |
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is use it, enjoy it, and rejoice in the fact you have a washer that actually cleans your laundry w/o all the unnecessary BS associated with eco-sanctioned machines. No charges will be filed at this time. |
Post# 805862 , Reply# 7   1/25/2015 at 00:58 (3,350 days old) by bredi2go ()   |   | |
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Thanks! I kinda like the sound. Just tried it without clothes and it still makes the sound, so I figure it will eventually go away after more use. |
Post# 811013 , Reply# 10   2/25/2015 at 05:08 (3,319 days old) by arbilab (Ft Worth TX (Ridglea))   |   | |
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Post# 811031 , Reply# 11   2/25/2015 at 07:15 (3,319 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)   |   | |
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Ignore IT, it will likely go away, you have a THREE YEAR warranty if it is really a problem call them in a few years.
As a Repairman I can tell you it is seldom a good idea to work on a machine that is NOT broken, the machine will not be any better after they leave and there is always a chance that something will get disturbed and cause a problem later.
The squeaking is just the brake pads and it usually goes away almost completely after the machine is used more, but just like car brakes occasional squeaking is not a sign of problems.
John L. |