- Model Number
- MVWB850YW0
- Brand
- Maytag
- Age
- 6-10 years
Hey everyone,
I have a Maytag Bravos XL washer that is making a heck of a racket during agitation. The model # is MVWB850YW0 and it's probably about 8 years old. Here's a video I captured of the sound:
The speed of the rattling sound seems like it's is a lot faster than the speed the agitator is rotating. Also, the agitator won't make this noise unless there's a medium-ish or larger load, usually with some towels in it. So in other words, a load must be placed on the agitator. There are no other odd noises as far as I've seen during spin cycles, draining, etc.
I saw some videos with similar noise during agitation cycles and it seemed the usual culprit was worn splines on the agitator shaft. I pull the agitator and I don't think that's the case here though? It certainly seems like the male and female splines are in OK shape - see pics below (they are thumbnails that should expand). Any ideas what I should check next? Thanks!



I have a Maytag Bravos XL washer that is making a heck of a racket during agitation. The model # is MVWB850YW0 and it's probably about 8 years old. Here's a video I captured of the sound:
The speed of the rattling sound seems like it's is a lot faster than the speed the agitator is rotating. Also, the agitator won't make this noise unless there's a medium-ish or larger load, usually with some towels in it. So in other words, a load must be placed on the agitator. There are no other odd noises as far as I've seen during spin cycles, draining, etc.
I saw some videos with similar noise during agitation cycles and it seemed the usual culprit was worn splines on the agitator shaft. I pull the agitator and I don't think that's the case here though? It certainly seems like the male and female splines are in OK shape - see pics below (they are thumbnails that should expand). Any ideas what I should check next? Thanks!


