It sounds like the clutch has seized. Have a look under the machine, a telltale sign is lots of brown / black greasy marks all over the inside of the cabinet and on the floor. If the machine is still spinning but "ratchetting" on wash, it is the clutch that is not releasing.
SOURCE: Kenmore 70 series barely agitates and makes a clicking sound
What u have just described are failed agitator pawls/dogs, relatively easy fix. The repair comes as a kit. Most appliance repair houses will have the kit, if not www.searspartsdirect.com will have them
SOURCE: Series 90 washer loud clicking during Slow wash cycles, Fast OK.
Turned out to be a loose electrical connector near the motor. Plug was re-connected and secured with a zip tie to prevent another disconnect.
SOURCE: agitator on maytag sav2555aww won't spin, loud clicking noise
I just replaced the trans in my maytag.if the washer is less than 5 years old trans is covered under warranty. but here is the kicker, labor and thrush bearing is not. trans cost is about 300.00 and labor is about the same. a new washer is about 450.00 So if you know someone who can do trans.[like for free] if not buy a new one. Good Luck
SOURCE: Grinding sound during agitation cycle on my Maytag Performa
Its probably you stator plate and rotor. But you need special tools for this repair. There a spring that is under 200 pounds of pressure and if you take the screws off that hold the plate its going to fly into you face if your dont use the special tools to depress the spring. Is it more of a clanking kinda of noise? DOes it olnly happen with heavy loads? Try this out. Fill the washer with water only. and get it into a wash cycle with water only. If there is no noise then put in like a load of towels. A heavy load. Now if you hear the noise now then its for sure you stator plate and rotor..hope this helps, but like i said you need those special tools to do this repair or injury can result from the spring part.
That could be the motor coupler. It could also be the transmission. It is pretty easy to fix. I recently worked on my brother's washer:
If you need further help, reach me via phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/dan_73bbd84fe1d95b61
Testimonial: "Yes it was helpful, I cannot fix it myself, but at least I know that I will not get ripped off by an appliance repair person telling me I need the most expensive parts. I have called a new repair person, the last one changed a switch and it took him 15 min and cost me $150 that was a rip off. "
1,322 views
Usually answered in minutes!
×