GE washer GTW220ACK7WW makes a squeaking/creaking sound when spinning very slowly

[trakk]

Model Number

GTW220ACK7WW

Brand

GE

Age

1-5 years

GTW220ACK7WW washer is 15 months old. Now whenever it spins very slowly, such as when done spinning, or if you just turn the agitator by hand, it makes a squeaking/creaking sound. What do you think it is? Belt?

 

[Jake]

Yes, I'd first check the belt underneath the washer.

Here's the belt for your model:

GE WH01X27538 Belt Drive (AP6328256) - AppliancePartsPros.com

BELT DRIVE WH01X27538 / AP6328256 made by GE

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[trakk]

I've checked the belt and it's ok. However, the motor pulley was very greasy and it sprayed grease everywhere. Seeing that it's attached to the 1/3 motor, could the motor be bad or is it greased like that from the factory?

 

[trakk]

Looking at the parts diagram I think it might be the platform retainer and bearing as the agitator is now loose as well.

 

[Jake]

Yes, the transmission(aka Platform Bearing Retainer & Fasteners) is the problem: Platform Bearing Retainer & Fasteners WH03X33729