Maytag Atlantis screeches @ end of spin cycle,

Top Loader? That sounds like a gearbox problem. It is not an easy fix. With that much use and those many years, it is probably time for a new one. A new High Efficiency Front Loader, will save you a fortune in water, electricity and detergent.

Try this forum though if you want to try and get it fixed.

https://www.automaticwasher.org/cgi-bin/TD/TD-VIEWTHREAD.cgi?71822

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Drum bearing, drum motor or something (like a bra bone) dropped in the drum housing?

Washer may be out of balance, Move closes around in washer and restart

probably needs a new belt,water gets on it and makes it squeal

You either have something caught between the tub and basket or a bearing bad.
Eric

Your maytag is really an amana and the bearings are bad. Yes it does cost a lot. If i were you i would buy another washer. Get a whirlpool. (whirlpool now owns maytag)

is the bottom foam shipping base still on the washer

Squealing normal occurs due to belt slippage. I would check your belts (look for cracks. Check the belt tension as well, most washers have an adjustment, normally on the motor that allows you to increase the tension of the belt.

If part of a belt gets torn and it is long enough, it will hit any part of the washing machine within range and make a clicking noise at every revolution of the motor.

I am pretty sure you need new belts. You should be able to remove a few screws and open the back cover. Between the pulleys there is a tensioner...loosen that so you can remove the belt easily. replace it with a new belt and adjust the tension.

hope this helps

The belt is slipping and needs replaced.

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