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Thread Number: 45606
Kitchen Aid DD Washer clunking noise only during agitation |
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Post# 667342 , Reply# 1 3/20/2013 at 20:10 (4,047 days old) by Pulsator  (Saint Joseph, MI) |
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Post# 667375 , Reply# 3 3/20/2013 at 23:59 (4,047 days old) by Kenmore71 (Minneapolis, MN) |
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| Post# 667401 , Reply# 4 3/21/2013 at 07:30 (4,046 days old) by DirectDriveDave () | ||
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Well a mild clunking sound is normal during agitation, though some DDs are louder than others, but if it is REALLY loud then maybe there is something, but I honestly not fully sure beyond that. | ||
| Post# 667445 , Reply# 5 3/21/2013 at 13:18 (4,046 days old) by mtn1584 (USA) | ||
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The dogs are the first thing that came to my mind. AND ARE YA GONNA GET THE NEW SQ WHEN YOUR DEALER GETS IT??? lol Mike | ||
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Post# 667491 , Reply# 7 3/21/2013 at 16:34 (4,046 days old) by whirlykenmore78 (Prior Lake MN (GMT-0500 CDT.)) |
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WP DD Transmission sounds | ||
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Post# 667522 , Reply# 9 3/21/2013 at 18:52 (4,046 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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Clunking DD washer Is likely normal, it is the spline inside the transmission where the agitator gear mates with the agitator shaft, it does get a little louder as the machine gets more use and wear under its belt. The only thing that I have ever seen that can make the clunk really loud is loose transmission mounting bolts, therefore it would be a good idea to see if all three are good and tight, this is very easy to do with a 1/2" socket with an extension, just tip the washer back and test for tightness and tighten if necessary.
If you like the KA DD Washer after a few weeks I would just keep it as it is a better performing and at least as durable as a SQ TL washer. And I am saying this as a SQ dealer, even though we have not done a warranty call on a SQ TL washer in over two years. | ||
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Post# 667534 , Reply# 11 3/21/2013 at 20:12 (4,046 days old) by whirlykenmore78 (Prior Lake MN (GMT-0500 CDT.)) |
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Your mother was right. | ||
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Post# 667575 , Reply# 13 3/22/2013 at 01:37 (4,046 days old) by Frigilux (The Minnesota Prairie) |
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Post# 667589 , Reply# 14 3/22/2013 at 07:40 (4,045 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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Clunking DD KA washer I should have added that the normal clunking is sometimes more noticeable on the KAs because the machine is quieter in general and the large agitator puts a little more load on the transmission. { your KA washers transmission probably has a ten year part warranty } so if the machine happens to be less than ten years old you can still get a free transmission from an authorized parts distributor.
Keep in mind that WP is still building and selling DD washers, both TL stack machines are still DD and several commercial models use the DD design, so I do think that most parts will be around for a LONG time. | ||
| Post# 667690 , Reply# 15 3/22/2013 at 17:14 (4,045 days old) by Squeenjj () | ||
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link to video Hi guys-- Here is a link to a video of my Kitchen Aid Washer. Its not the best video but you will get the idea. CLICK HERE TO GO TO Squeenjj's LINK | ||
| Post# 667704 , Reply# 16 3/22/2013 at 18:59 (4,045 days old) by mrb627 (Buford, GA) | ||
Clunker | ||
| Post# 667714 , Reply# 17 3/22/2013 at 20:00 (4,045 days old) by Squeenjj () | ||
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I'm going to just let it clunk away until it quits or gets so loud I just can't stand it anymore - then I'll replace the transmission | ||
| Post# 667725 , Reply# 18 3/22/2013 at 20:53 (4,045 days old) by mtn1584 (USA) | ||
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Seriously It sounds normal, and that is the fast/fast speed, right? I had a three speed Kenmore, and on the normal/fast speed, not fast/fast, it sounded just like your machine, very nice, and good luck. mike | ||
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Post# 667741 , Reply# 22 3/22/2013 at 21:45 (4,045 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.) |
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| Post# 667749 , Reply# 24 3/22/2013 at 21:56 (4,045 days old) by thefixer () | ||
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Sounds just like my 02 GE top loader. Always been like that even after replacing the transmission last year due to lower bearing going bad. Eric | ||
| Post# 667773 , Reply# 25 3/22/2013 at 23:41 (4,045 days old) by qsd-dan (West) | ||
Sounds about right. I have a relative with a 2003 TOL Kenmore DD that agitates at almost double the speed on "Fast" compared to this KA. It also has more of a "click" sound instead of "clunk" during agitation. It's not as loud and annoying as my Multimatic with Rollermatic agitator was, but not butter smooth and quiet like my Maytags. | ||
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Post# 667780 , Reply# 26 3/23/2013 at 00:21 (4,045 days old) by tolivac (greenville nc) |
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From distant memories when I used to have a KN DD washer with the triple action agitator-sounds like the agitator dogs are just more noisey then others.Your washer agitates at lower speed than the KN I used to have.-Or are you using the slow speed? | ||
| Post# 667783 , Reply# 27 3/23/2013 at 00:24 (4,045 days old) by Squeenjj () | ||
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I recorded the video with the washer on the highest agitation speed it has. It has two more speeds that are slower. | ||
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Post# 667784 , Reply# 28 3/23/2013 at 00:27 (4,045 days old) by tolivac (greenville nc) |
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HMMM-something to consider here-I like the lower speed instead of the choppy,blender like speed of the WP-KN DD's.Will have to keep an eye out for KA washers at the swap shops.Don't mind the clunks-tells me the machine is agitating happly away. | ||
| Post# 667793 , Reply# 29 3/23/2013 at 01:20 (4,045 days old) by mrb627 (Buford, GA) | ||
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Dog Test | ||
| Post# 667897 , Reply# 30 3/23/2013 at 12:52 (4,044 days old) by Squeenjj () | ||
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Tried it-- still clunks Malcolm, I tried your suggestion- no change. I'm just going to let it clunk away and replace the transmission when it wears out. I love the machine- it has a huge capacity and cleans well. | ||
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Post# 667967 , Reply# 32 3/23/2013 at 19:54 (4,044 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.) |
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Direct-drive trannys (Whirlpool, KA, KM, Roper, Estate, Inglis ... and then MT, Amana, Admiral, and Crosley when relevant) typically run at: 180 SPM agitation on high motor (1725 RPM) 120 SPM at medium motor (1140 RPM) for a 3-speeder, which is low speed for a 2-speeder 90 SPM at low motor (850 RPM) on a 3-speeder, which is ex-low or low or handwash or whatever it may be called. | ||
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Post# 667972 , Reply# 34 3/23/2013 at 20:08 (4,044 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.) |
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Although I'm not knowing all the models produced, KA toploaders with 3-speed motors and the large-base agitator usually ran on medium motor speed for high agitation and low motor for low agitation. My KAWE760 follows that pattern. It always neutral-drains on high motor. Spin makes use of all three motor speeds depending on the cycle involved. The final spin on Perm Press, for example, runs 2 mins low motor, 2 mins medium, then 2 mins high ... a feature called Stepped Spin, which is said to help reduce wrinkling. | ||
| Post# 667974 , Reply# 35 3/23/2013 at 20:18 (4,044 days old) by Squeenjj () | ||
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You are correct DADoES. You are correct. That is exactly what this machine does. You can hear those different Spin Speeds when its on the appropriate cycle. I really like the machine and I hope it lasts me a long time. I plan on repairing it as long as I can. | ||
| Post# 667984 , Reply# 37 3/23/2013 at 22:05 (4,044 days old) by jerrod6 (Southeastern Pennsylvania) | ||
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I don't remember any third speed on my machine so perhaps it was only a 2 speed unit. Low agitation for delicates, regular agitation for everything else. Stepped spin for all cycles except dedicates started at a lower speed, increased to a higher speed after a few minutes | ||
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Post# 668036 , Reply# 38 3/24/2013 at 09:21 (4,043 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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Clunking DD KA washer | ||
| Post# 668091 , Reply# 42 3/24/2013 at 13:51 (4,043 days old) by Squeenjj () | ||
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Allen, The fabric softener dispenser is snapped into the agitator good and tight. The agitator dogs work properly as well. | ||
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Post# 668094 , Reply# 43 3/24/2013 at 14:11 (4,043 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.) |
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Post# 668421 , Reply# 44 3/26/2013 at 00:51 (4,042 days old) by whirlykenmore78 (Prior Lake MN (GMT-0500 CDT.)) |
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From what I saw and heard On your video, the machine is working perfectly. As John said if the clunking is extremely loud you may want to check the transmission mounts. Otherwise that is a normal sound for any DD Whirlpool machine. I have never seen one that did not make it. Here is my 1986 Kenmore washing as it should. There is no abnormal sounds. WK78 CLICK HERE TO GO TO whirlykenmore78's LINK | ||
| Post# 668428 , Reply# 45 3/26/2013 at 02:59 (4,042 days old) by qsd-dan (West) | ||
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Here is my 1986 Kenmore washing as it should. | ||
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Post# 668570 , Reply# 46 3/26/2013 at 18:28 (4,041 days old) by whirlykenmore78 (Prior Lake MN (GMT-0500 CDT.)) |
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RE: holy incredible short spray rinses
This washer does 5 pulse spray rinses with each spin at 5 seconds each. This would make a total of 50 seconds spray rinse per cycle. As far as the spin drain it does it sometimes and on some loads not at all. I hate to replace the neutral pak unless it completely goes bad as then this machine would not be 100% original. It is the only all original 1986 KM LTD DD I know of and I don't want to change it.
WK78 | ||
| Post# 668592 , Reply# 47 3/26/2013 at 20:12 (4,041 days old) by squeenjj () | ||
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Hi WK78. I did check the bolts just to be sure and they are tight. I'm not worried about the washer anymore. I love it and plan on using it until it is completely worn out- and that shouldn't happen for a long time as long as parts are available. | ||
| Post# 938556 , Reply# 49 5/14/2017 at 19:48 (2,531 days old) by txta11ent (Fort Worth, TX) | ||
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Similar problem to sqeenjj's - KA DD KAWS750LQ0 | ||
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Post# 938574 , Reply# 50 5/14/2017 at 21:27 (2,531 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.) |
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