LG WT4801CW Squeaks during agitation

[redwood]

Model Number

WT4801CW

This thing has just worked so well for a long time! I don't want it to die! It has started squeaking before during agitation and then stopped for many months. Now it's back to it again. Is anyone familiar with this washer/series and know a solution? I'm handy, but not experienced with fixing washers so some wisdom and knowledge imparted would be appreciated.

Thanks!

 

[Jake]

Hi,

Does it sound like this:

[video=youtube_share;0kWI7XLKOnU]https://youtu.be/0kWI7XLKOnU[/video]

Jake

 

[Jake]

Nevermind, yours is the top loader.

Here's the parts diagram for your model: LG Washer WT4801CW / Repair Parts

This is the only thread I was able to locate that's close to your problem: FIXED: LG Washer WT5101HV - makes loud high pitch squeal during agitate cycle?

Jake

 

[redwood]

Yeah, it’s really only a tiny squeal right at the end of a turn. Not squealing the entire time it turns while agitating. I saw that other thread but I’m not sure it’s the same problem. I’m tempted to replace the plate mentioned in that thread but not sure it’s the actual problem.

 

[Jake]

That's what I was thinking, but LG machines are not very popular here in my area, I haven't worked on enough of them here in my area to pinpoint where that squeal is coming from.

But that plate seemed like the logical place to start.

Jake