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Post# 439515   6/3/2010 at 23:45 (5,067 days old) by rapunzel (Sydney)        

Over the last couple of weeks I've noticed a new sound that I find disturbing. During agitation it makes a noise that sounds like a chain constantly slipping off a gearwheel. Agitation is fine, it's not missing strokes and there is no problem with spinning. Is this some kind of transmission problem in the making?

Also the timer seems to be a little out of sync. At the end of the wash and deep rinse cycles my washer stops agitating for a split second, then resumes agitation for another two or three seconds before it stops completely. It doesn't happen all the time, but with some frequency. Is that something to worry about?

Your advice is appreciated.

Thanks

Olav




Post# 439518 , Reply# 1   6/4/2010 at 00:21 (5,067 days old) by cfz2882 (Belle Fourche,SD)        

not sure what could be causing the noise,but one of my 1984
speed queens also shuts off for a split second towards the
end of the rinse-sometimes there will only be a slight grunt
as the motor has it's power cut for half a second or so,
sometimes long enough that the centrifugal switch releases
before motor power is restored-cannot be good for the timer
contacts....
is your machine a 1981 up perforated tub with belt drive pump
or is it a newer version with the pump under the motor?

Post# 439526 , Reply# 2   6/4/2010 at 01:04 (5,067 days old) by rapunzel (Sydney)        
Mine is only three years old.

 So, if this portends something sinister I will be very unhappy. Never had this, or any issues, with my previous SQ.

Olav

Post# 439533 , Reply# 3   6/4/2010 at 02:11 (5,067 days old) by brisnat81 (Brisbane Australia)        

Hi Olav,

Pull that agitator and check that there is nothing caught underneath. If its like the earlier ones, just grab the sides of the base and pull upwards.

Its easy enough to take the front off and have a look at whats happening.

Check that the belt isnt loose and that it doesnt appear worn or frayed.

Remove the front, run it through a cycle and see if you can hear anything or see anything wrong. Just remember to keep away from the gearbox when it goes into spin.

Failing that, disconnect the pump outlet hose and poke your fingers in and feel for any sort of obstruction.

There arent too many moving parts, so have a look at those and then go from there.

Post# 439657 , Reply# 4   6/4/2010 at 20:13 (5,066 days old) by queeny77 (BERWYN, ILLINOIS)        

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there is no problem with your washer its only the tub brakes slipping.

Post# 439745 , Reply# 5   6/5/2010 at 09:20 (5,065 days old) by rapunzel (Sydney)        
It really doesn't sound like breaks slipping.

 The tub stopped indexing over a year ago, as I was told it would. I will do what brisnat suggested and look under my Queen's skirt. There is nothing stuck under the agitator. A couple of weeks ago I pulled it out for a check and clean. I will try to borrow my sister's camera to record what's going on and post it on here.

Thanks for your input.

Olav

Post# 439955 , Reply# 6   6/6/2010 at 15:36 (5,064 days old) by danmantn (Tennessee)        

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Olav, how hard was it to remove the agitator? Since they sell a tool for this I imagined it would be quite difficult by hand.

Post# 439980 , Reply# 7   6/6/2010 at 18:23 (5,064 days old) by brisnat81 (Brisbane Australia)        

Hi Dan,

The Agitator just pulls off, it's held onto the drive bell with plastic clips.

You just grab the edge of the base and full firmly upwards and off it comes.

Post# 439981 , Reply# 8   6/6/2010 at 18:43 (5,064 days old) by rapunzel (Sydney)        
It requires somewhat of a strong grip

 but I manage to pull it out by holding on to the shaft. Just one strong upward tug (or two, maybe three) and you should feel it come loose.


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