Intermittent squealing? noise during spin cycle. Samsung top-loader WA55A7300AE

[firecat53]

As the title says, there's an abnormal noise that occurs frequently (but not always) during the spin cycle. It doesn't seem to change with the size of the load. Washer is just over a year old (of course!).

Attached video.

Any ideas?

 

 

Thanks!

[MrApplianceMatt]

Possibilities include but are not limited to: bad washer clutch, loose rotor nut, bad bearing in gearbox. If memory serves this washer "clutch" is more of a shifter that's cable driven and that cable could stretch preventing full shifting. It's function is to lock the agitator to the basket for spin and to disengage for agitate. It could also be coming from a failing drain pump but that's hard to determine from this video.

[firecat53]

Thanks for the reply! I think I will sit this one out and hire someone to take a look.

[LivBriggs]

Classic case—your Samsung WA55A7300AE likely has a failing bearing or worn drive pulley, both known weak points on these models. The intermittent squealing usually means early bearing wear or belt slippage. It happening regardless of load size backs that up. Since it’s just out of warranty (of course...), I’d recommend pulling the back panel and checking for belt wear or looseness first; bearings require more work and tools.

[vee8power]

9 hours ago, LivBriggs said:

belt slippage.

What belt? I think you're thinking of a different model/brand.