Thread Number: 74341
/ Tag: Modern Automatic Washers
Speed Queen Sounds? |
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Post# 981249 , Reply# 1   2/4/2018 at 14:00 (2,264 days old) by rp2813 (Sannazay)   |   | |
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That's not the same clicking sound that a worn belt makes, so I agree with the repair tech.
To me, it sounds like a sloppiness in the transmission/drive system, but it could possibly run like that forever. The machine does seem to have a dense load in it, which could cause it to work a little harder and create this noise -- unless it's doing it with light loads too. Others here can probably better identify the source, and since there's no shortage of interest in Speed Queen here, there will likely be more replies than just mine. |
Post# 981257 , Reply# 2   2/4/2018 at 15:00 (2,264 days old) by twintubdexter (Palm Springs)   |   | |
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If you need to look for help from someone without them being there then this is the place to do it. So many knowledgeable people. Even if that machine were in the garage that noise would drive me nuts, especially on a washer that pricey. I understand your concern completely. That mechanical sound may be one of those things that disappears after a short time. |
Post# 981273 , Reply# 4   2/4/2018 at 15:59 (2,264 days old) by speedqueen (Metro-Detroit)   |   | |
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The tub leaning is generally considered fine, but the noise is certainly out of the ordinary. As far as I can tell, the clicking noise seems to be synchronous with the agitation stroke so I think that the motor, belt, and idler can be ruled out.
There are folks that know a lot more than me, quite a few service techs on this forum would probably know immediately. |
Post# 981276 , Reply# 5   2/4/2018 at 16:16 (2,264 days old) by coldspot66 (Plymouth, Mass)   |   | |
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The noise seems to coincide with the slight action of the tub. That's s very full load...could be coming from the brake pads. |
Post# 981278 , Reply# 7   2/4/2018 at 16:20 (2,264 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.)   |   | |
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Post# 981294 , Reply# 8   2/4/2018 at 18:53 (2,264 days old) by rp2813 (Sannazay)   |   | |
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I think your sister's machine is the exception. Questions about tub tilt are quite common with Speed Queens. It's normal, however . . .
I don't think there's anything stuck between the inner and outer tubs. I agree that the sound seems coincidental with tub movement. It could be that whatever is the source of this issue is also related to what does seem to be a more pronounced tub tilt (IMO) on your machine. |
Post# 981434 , Reply# 11   2/5/2018 at 21:07 (2,263 days old) by Timborow (Georgia)   |   | |
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There is nothing wrong with the machine? The sounds are normal for a machine of this age? |
Post# 981438 , Reply# 12   2/5/2018 at 22:09 (2,263 days old) by speedqueen (Metro-Detroit)   |   | |
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Post# 981452 , Reply# 13   2/6/2018 at 00:08 (2,263 days old) by Spinmon (st. charles mo )   |   | |
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Next time it does this,hold the tub at top plastic band with both hands momentarily. I think your noise will stop when you're 'helping' the tub brake. Our 5.5 yr old 542 just started making this noise along with more brake noise at spin stop. Not concerning yet. |
Post# 981498 , Reply# 15   2/6/2018 at 07:24 (2,262 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)   |   | |
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There Is nothing wrong with this washer, the sound is from either the brake shoes or slight wear in the transmission spline to brake disk.
These are crude heavy duty washers and are not meant to be silent especially as they age, but it will probably keep washing clothing for another 15 years or more without a major breakdown. |
Post# 981839 , Reply# 16   2/7/2018 at 22:00 (2,261 days old) by Timborow (Georgia)   |   | |
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A technician from Speed Queen responded and said they would send a weldment assembly free of charge. I have no idea what this is. I suppose I will have to call a repairman. |
Post# 981859 , Reply# 17   2/8/2018 at 00:03 (2,261 days old) by RP2813 (Sannazay)   |   | |
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Google is your friend. Per the link however, this is a three hour job, presumably for a pro. I can see why. Yikes!
CLICK HERE TO GO TO RP2813's LINK |
Post# 981865 , Reply# 18   2/8/2018 at 04:55 (2,261 days old) by mtn1584 (USA)   |   | |
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Combo52 is a salesman and repairman, he told you and I told you there is nothing wrong with your washer these are NORMAL operating sounds. Mike What are you going to do with this part now? |
Post# 981876 , Reply# 19   2/8/2018 at 07:57 (2,260 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)   |   | |
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Post# 981905 , Reply# 20   2/8/2018 at 12:08 (2,260 days old) by Blackstone (Springfield, Massachusetts)   |   | |
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