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| Kenmore 417.42142100 Front-loader spin cycle noise | Rate Topic |
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| Posted: Mon Jul 6th, 2009 09:32 pm |
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car377 Senior Apprentice Appliantologist
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Several year-old washer/dryer stack (washer on the bottom, of course). Everything works fine, except that the washer is really loud during spin cycles. So loud that it can be heard all over the house. It's not a grinding sound: just the usual rushing you'd expect when the drum spins, but really, REALLY loud. Hoping this might be a common issue that someone else has encountered, before I have to dismantle the stack. Thanks!
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| Posted: Mon Jul 6th, 2009 10:23 pm |
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NCSU_laundry_tech Sublime Master of Appliantology 
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the model# you gave is for a front load washer. you have the infamous loud rear bearing that cannot be easily repaired. better luck next time Last edited on Mon Jul 6th, 2009 10:23 pm by NCSU_laundry_tech ____________________ To alcohol! The cause of... and solution to... all of life's problems. Doc Watson - Shady Grove: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-kaG1NuLZM riding my dirtbike in clayton NC: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NnCmY0vzmYM |
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| Posted: Mon Jul 6th, 2009 11:03 pm |
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Samurai Appliance Repair Man Fermented Grand Master of Appliantology 
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Does sound like a potential bearing problem. Lots on diagnostic info in this topic.
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| Posted: Tue Jul 7th, 2009 03:02 am |
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grey one Sublime Master of Appliantology 
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Take off the front toe panel and unplug the pump - only noise left is bearing and/or motor.
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| Posted: Wed Jul 8th, 2009 02:34 am |
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car377 Senior Apprentice Appliantologist
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NCSU_laundry_tech wrote: the model# you gave is for a front load washer. Does "cannot be easily repaired" mean that it is impractical to attempt repair? Is Kenmore generally a poor choice of front-load washing machine for this reason? Thanks, Chuck
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| Posted: Wed Jul 8th, 2009 02:41 am |
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car377 Senior Apprentice Appliantologist
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grey one wrote: Take off the front toe panel and unplug the pump - only noise left is bearing and/or motor. Thanks for the help! Since the noise level increases with drum speed, and doesn't occur any time except during spin cycle, I fear the failing bearing explanation is probably correct. Are there any bearings associated with the front of the drum, or just with the drum-rear/motor? Thanks again, Chuck
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| Posted: Wed Jul 8th, 2009 02:42 am |
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RegUS_PatOff Fellow, Academy of Sublime Masters of Appliantology 
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"Kenmore" doesn't make anything, they just put their name on it.. The one you have 417.xxxxxxx = Frigidaire ... not worth some fixing FL's problems Who Makes Sears Kenmore Who Makes What
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| Posted: Wed Jul 8th, 2009 03:06 am |
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car377 Senior Apprentice Appliantologist
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Samurai Appliance Repair Man wrote: Does sound like a potential bearing problem. Lots on diagnostic info in this topic. Wow, "Lots" is right! A virtual encyclopedia including step-by-step disassembly/reassembly instructions! Incredible! Arigato gozaimasu!
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| Posted: Thu Jul 9th, 2009 04:32 am |
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grey one Sublime Master of Appliantology
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Being a Kenmore , I believe you can order the whole tub assembly - out with the old and in with the new.
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| Posted: Thu Jul 9th, 2009 06:33 am |
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| Posted: Thu Jul 9th, 2009 07:55 pm |
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car377 Senior Apprentice Appliantologist
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RegUS_PatOff wrote: Wow, $600 for the whole assembly! I think I'll try replacing just the back half with the bearing in it for $200. Thanks for posting the parts!
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| Posted: Thu Jul 9th, 2009 10:05 pm |
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NCSU_laundry_tech Sublime Master of Appliantology
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the whole washer cost $510 new. i strongly suggest replacing the basket too. the shaft could be scored or the spot welds could be getting ready to corrode through soon. the basket has a lifetime warranty. Last edited on Thu Jul 9th, 2009 10:07 pm by NCSU_laundry_tech ____________________ To alcohol! The cause of... and solution to... all of life's problems. Doc Watson - Shady Grove: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-kaG1NuLZM riding my dirtbike in clayton NC: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NnCmY0vzmYM |
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| Posted: Fri Jul 10th, 2009 03:54 am |
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grey one Sublime Master of Appliantology
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Oops!! Did not realize the price shot up so much...Guess that is why I haven't had to do one lately.
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