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Thread Number: 87577
/ Tag: Vintage Automatic Washers
Help sought diagnosing problem with Maytag A606 - VERY loud thump |
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Post# 1121470 , Reply# 1 6/26/2021 at 15:03 (1,028 days old) by coldspot66  (Plymouth, Mass) |
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Sounds like an open run winding in the motor. Replace the motor. | ||
| Post# 1121477 , Reply# 2 6/26/2021 at 16:22 (1,028 days old) by qsd-dan (West) | ||
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Post# 1121479 , Reply# 3 6/26/2021 at 16:25 (1,028 days old) by goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions) |
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Post# 1121482 , Reply# 4 6/26/2021 at 17:02 (1,028 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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A606 Loud Clunking Sound At Spin Start | ||
| Post# 1121492 , Reply# 6 6/26/2021 at 20:54 (1,028 days old) by qsd-dan (West) | ||
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Check the easy/cheap areas first.
Inspect the transmission belt, it's designed to initially slip during the spin cycle but overtime the fabric wrapped portion wears away and the belts grips instead of slips.
Check that the motor carriage glides smoothly, the rollers/glides are not worn or missing, and the tracks are clean, free of debris, and well lubricated. Clean the motor pully grooves and as well as the pump. Check that the pump pulley turns smoothly with little effort. | ||
| Post# 1121605 , Reply# 8 6/28/2021 at 11:54 (1,026 days old) by Repairguy (Danbury, Texas) | ||
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Post# 1121626 , Reply# 9 6/28/2021 at 15:49 (1,026 days old) by goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions) |
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| Post# 1121656 , Reply# 11 6/28/2021 at 20:58 (1,026 days old) by qsd-dan (West) | ||
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| Post# 1121674 , Reply# 12 6/29/2021 at 00:06 (1,026 days old) by Good-Shepherd (New Jersey) | ||
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These are the belts I ordered; Ouh-faa.. $43 bucks plus shipping for two v-belts. Retailers and others are jumping on the bandwagon to jack prices wayy up using the lockdowns as an excuse, then bitch because they can't find employees to work for 1998 wages. | ||
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Post# 1121700 , Reply# 13 6/29/2021 at 02:58 (1,025 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.) |
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Post# 1121705 , Reply# 14 6/29/2021 at 06:00 (1,025 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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Yay Glad You Figured It Out This demonstrates the problems of diagnosing problems without the full story, I had asked how does it run in agitation mode, even though it would not have made as loud a noise the motor would still be jumping and making a bumping noise.
$44 is too much for a belt for this washer [ you only need the main drive belt, the pump belts generally outlast the washer ]
John L. | ||
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Post# 1121770 , Reply# 15 6/29/2021 at 15:18 (1,025 days old) by RP2813 (Sannazay) |
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 I immediately suspected a belt issue but when I watched the video, in spite of the tell-tale rhythmic sound, it made me wonder if something like a deteriorated belt could trigger such a bad case of Tourette's in that motor.
I'm glad that's all it was. Belts are a cinch to replace on these vintage Maytags, and I'm betting you'll be impressed by the improved performance. | ||
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Post# 1121775 , Reply# 17 6/29/2021 at 15:55 (1,025 days old) by eronie (Flushing Michigan) |
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I'm thinking the large flat spots on the belt are grabbing on the motor pulley. Note the start switch in the vid. | ||
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Post# 1121795 , Reply# 19 6/29/2021 at 18:43 (1,025 days old) by RP2813 (Sannazay) |
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Post# 1121796 , Reply# 20 6/29/2021 at 18:44 (1,025 days old) by LowEfficiency (Iowa) |
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Post# 1122245 , Reply# 21 7/3/2021 at 16:21 (1,021 days old) by robbinsandmyers (Conn) |
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