Whirlpool top load clicking/grinding noise during agitation cycle - Model WTW5100HW2

[Maverik76]

Model Number

WTW5100HW2

Brand

Whirlpool

Age

1-5 years

My washer just started making a clicking/grinding noise during the agitation cycle. It will continue to wash, but the noise is unbearable. During the spin cycle, it is just a quieter clicking noise. I've attached videos w/audio of both cycles. Thoughts?

 

[jeff1]

Hi,

Things you will likely need for those noises...

LINK> Transmission/gearbox
LINK> Drive Clutch Kit

Helpful Tip:
The drive belt wears out over time. You may want to replace the drive belt while the washer is apart.

jeff sr.

 

[Maverik76]

Hi,

Things you will likely need for those noises...

LINK> Transmission/gearbox
LINK> Drive Clutch Kit

Helpful Tip:
The drive belt wears out over time. You may want to replace the drive belt while the washer is apart.

jeff sr.

Thanks for the quick response. Replaced the clutch kit (it came with a belt too), and she's purring like a kitten. Much appreciated!

 

[jeff1]

Excellent, glad that was all it was
Thankx for the update.

jeff sr.

 

[cw41]

Is that clutch also referred to as the splutch? My kenmore making some strange noises and replaced the actuator and it seems worse even did the recalibration. Some I've heard call it the cam? Its the plastic gears, which mine look fine? thanks

 

[Maverik76]

Is that clutch also referred to as the splutch? My kenmore making some strange noises and replaced the actuator and it seems worse even did the recalibration. Some I've heard call it the cam? Its the plastic gears, which mine look fine? thanks

Yes, they are often called the splutch. FYI, the teeth on my old clutch looked fine...only showing the slightest bit of wear, so I was a bit skeptical that it was the problem. However, after changing it out, all is well.

 

[cw41]

I ordered a new splutch and hope that fixes the problem. thanks

 

[jeff1]

Keep us posted cw41

jeff sr.

 

[cw41]

I sure will, so sorry to hear about Jake, he helped me out several times!

 

[cw41]

If the splutch doesn't fix the spin problem, could the circuit board or capacitor be an issue?

 

[jeff1]

Circuit board, maybe....capacitor, not so likely.

jeff sr.

 

[cw41]

Thanks Jeff! I get the splutch friday and hope that fixes it.

 

[cw41]

Unfortunately the cam kit splutch didn't fix the issue. I put it in drain/spin mode and it drains trys to spin making a weird noise then goes back to drain and repeats. Got a gremlin somewhere? Any ideas as to what might be happening? Its a kenmore top loader about 7yrs old.

 

[jeff1]

Can you video the washer and post it here....maybe someone has seen your issue before.

jeff sr.

 

[cw41]

I cannot send video as I still have a dumb phone, a flip. I should start a new thread with the model number. thanks Jeff.

 

[jeff1]

I should start a new thread with the model number.

Absolutely

Make a good effort in describing the noise you get/hear.

jeff sr.

 

[cw41]

thank you I will