Just today the washing machine started making a terrible noise while spinning? Is it the transmission? Drum bearing failure?

Is it worth getting fixed or just get a new machine?

Hi,

Your washer is a 2002 model, so its really not that old.

Sounds like your tub drive hub is stripped.

Here's the tub drive block for your model:
Manufacturer part number 389140 is RepairClinic item number 2858
389140

To get access to, and check the drive block read #2 & #7 here:
http://www.applianceaid.com/procedures.html
Once you remove the inner basket you can see it and get access to it.

Drive block may be worn out. This sometimes is accompanied by some strange noises as well, but a worn drive block will also stop the spin from working. You will need to remove the agitator to see the drive block.
Courtesy of http://www.applianceaid.com/direct-nospin.html

Jake

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Thank you.

I had a repairman out yesterday who told me that the transmission was hot and I need to get a new washer. He diagnosed the problem from the noise alone.

Is it worth having another repairman out?

lol, yes of course, a hot transmission is not a diagnosis's of the problem.

Let me ask you this, how often do you use your washer? Daily? many times a day? a few times a week?

Jake

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