Hello.
My Estate washing machine is making a loud buzzing noise when the drain pump is running. This just started today. The pump appears to be running and draining water.
Does this sound like an obstruction in the drain pump, like a button or rock?
Is this a common problem?
Thanks in advance,
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squealing Estate TAWS700EQ2 direct drive
Started by mike_samurai, Nov 28 2011 11:47 AM
drain pump estate noise
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Posted 28 November 2011 - 12:38 PM
Does this sound like an obstruction in the drain pump, like a button or rock?
Is this a common problem?
x 2 (sorry, can't talk. Mouth full of t-day leftovers)
Edited by DurhamAppliance, 28 November 2011 - 12:39 PM.
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The simplest explanation is most likely the correct and least expensive one, unless it's your compressor or motherboard" Occam as an appliantologist
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Posted 28 November 2011 - 12:44 PM
Hey Thanks.
Now, is is OK to drain the washer before tying into it? Will it damage the pump?
Now, is is OK to drain the washer before tying into it? Will it damage the pump?
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Posted 28 November 2011 - 01:01 PM
difficult to say. Your pump may already be damaged and may need replacing despite currently working. It's a personal choice, you can clamp off the hose line and replace the pump without too much water escaping or you can go ahead and use the washer pump, clear the obstruction and check to see if pump damaged or go ahead and replace the pump since you are messin with it anyway.
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The simplest explanation is most likely the correct and least expensive one, unless it's your compressor or motherboard" Occam as an appliantologist
"When you have eliminated all the impossible, whatever remains, however implausible, must be the logic truth; unless it's your compressor or motherboard." Mr. Spock as an appliantologist
"I think, therefore I have no earthly idea why this thing is not working...I got nothin'...". Rumored to have been uttered by a frustrated Descartes while diagnosing his GE Profile.
The simplest explanation is most likely the correct and least expensive one, unless it's your compressor or motherboard" Occam as an appliantologist
"When you have eliminated all the impossible, whatever remains, however implausible, must be the logic truth; unless it's your compressor or motherboard." Mr. Spock as an appliantologist
"I think, therefore I have no earthly idea why this thing is not working...I got nothin'...". Rumored to have been uttered by a frustrated Descartes while diagnosing his GE Profile.
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Posted 28 November 2011 - 01:37 PM
Thanks Durham. I'll check it out,
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Posted 28 November 2011 - 07:28 PM
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Posted 28 November 2011 - 09:03 PM
Tore it apart..........
The pump pumped water because it was working.
The loud noise? Broken motor coupling.
The pump pumped water because it was working.
The loud noise? Broken motor coupling.
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Posted 28 November 2011 - 10:10 PM
Or it could be your motor coupling. 
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Edited by DurhamAppliance, 28 November 2011 - 10:53 PM.
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Appliantology is, however appliances are not, an exact science for I know there are a few refrigerators that actually hate me.
The simplest explanation is most likely the correct and least expensive one, unless it's your compressor or motherboard" Occam as an appliantologist
"When you have eliminated all the impossible, whatever remains, however implausible, must be the logic truth; unless it's your compressor or motherboard." Mr. Spock as an appliantologist
"I think, therefore I have no earthly idea why this thing is not working...I got nothin'...". Rumored to have been uttered by a frustrated Descartes while diagnosing his GE Profile.
The simplest explanation is most likely the correct and least expensive one, unless it's your compressor or motherboard" Occam as an appliantologist
"When you have eliminated all the impossible, whatever remains, however implausible, must be the logic truth; unless it's your compressor or motherboard." Mr. Spock as an appliantologist
"I think, therefore I have no earthly idea why this thing is not working...I got nothin'...". Rumored to have been uttered by a frustrated Descartes while diagnosing his GE Profile.
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Posted 28 November 2011 - 11:43 PM
The motor couplings make a buzzing noise if there is a crack in it, even before they break completely.
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Posted 29 November 2011 - 12:12 AM
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Posted 29 November 2011 - 03:13 PM
Thanks for the replies-
It is always an education. I certainly thought it had to be the drain pump.
That buzzing noise may well have been there in the past, I just wasn't listening very well.
Thankfully, my local appliance store had the part in stock, and we are up and running. Whew.
It is always an education. I certainly thought it had to be the drain pump.
That buzzing noise may well have been there in the past, I just wasn't listening very well.
Thankfully, my local appliance store had the part in stock, and we are up and running. Whew.
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Posted 30 November 2011 - 09:28 AM
I replaced my motor coupling, which fixed the buzzing/not spinning problem. However, a new noise has developed: a constant, high pitched squeal near the end of the drain/spin cycle.
Thoughts ?
Thoughts ?
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Posted 30 November 2011 - 05:03 PM
Item caught in the pump ?
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Posted 30 November 2011 - 08:31 PM
OK,
More diagnostics done: Pulled off the pump, and ran it thru a spin cycle. The squealing returned after about 2 minutes of spinning the damp load.
This should rule out the pump.
What next?
More diagnostics done: Pulled off the pump, and ran it thru a spin cycle. The squealing returned after about 2 minutes of spinning the damp load.
This should rule out the pump.
What next?
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Posted 30 November 2011 - 08:58 PM
Those Clutches have been known to give off a sound not unlike running a wet finger around the rim of a Crystal Wine Glass.
Can you make a recording/youtube vid ?
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Posted 30 November 2011 - 09:09 PM
Unfortunately,
I can't do a recording right now. I could maybe get something together by tomorrow, if it would help.
Another tidbit: I felt the motor shaft (pump end) after shutting it off - the shaft was pretty hot.
I can't do a recording right now. I could maybe get something together by tomorrow, if it would help.
Another tidbit: I felt the motor shaft (pump end) after shutting it off - the shaft was pretty hot.
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Posted 30 November 2011 - 09:14 PM
Yes it could be the motor bearings as well, with motor disconnected shaft(s) should turm smoothly in both directions with a small amount of resistance (not scratchy) - shouldn't be much end play or side to side play. Can be run, supported from twisting, on the floor disengaged from transmission - though it unloads the motor.
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Posted 30 November 2011 - 10:25 PM
OK,
Played a bit more. Unable to recreate the squealing condition. It does, however, squeak for a second or so, the instant the spin cycle stops.
Played a bit more. Unable to recreate the squealing condition. It does, however, squeak for a second or so, the instant the spin cycle stops.
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Posted 02 December 2011 - 09:45 AM
Another day of use, and more problems:
1. Squealing during agitation
2. Burning/hot smell
3. Oil on the underside of gearcase.....
Does this mean what I think it means?
1. Squealing during agitation
2. Burning/hot smell
3. Oil on the underside of gearcase.....
Does this mean what I think it means?
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Posted 02 December 2011 - 01:55 PM
It is likely that a new Motor is in the cards for you - few drops of oil on transmission is not unusual
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