TOP LOAD WASHER VERY NOISY. IT WAS NEW IN CONDO.

Most likely your transmission is about to fail, Run it into the ground if you can stand the noise. Prepare for transmission replacement.
Online applaince parts are usually very helpful. Parts probably $200. plus. If you are tool literate, you may be able to do it. If not I don't recommend. You might want to consider a lightly used replacement, or New.

may be the nuetral pack in the transmission is stuck. no not missing anything.

This assumes that you have a basic Kenmore / Whirlpool top load, direct drive, neutral drain (it doesn't spin until the pump removes most of the water) machine.

First, see the Sears parts site for your washer:
http://www.searspartsdirect.com/partsdirect/index.action

Enter your model number (###.######) and you'll see a list of major sub-components with diagrams and parts.

Top load, direct drive Whirlpool / Kenmore washers use a reversing motor.

It turns one way for agitating and reverses for draining and spinning.

It sounds as if either the motor is shot or one of the connectors is bad.

As a place to start, see the Whirlpool Service manuasl (with wiring diagrams) for their top load, direct drive washers.

WHIRLPOOL INST AND MAINTENANCE INCLUDING HOW TRANSMISSION WORKS

https://secured.whirlpool.com/Service/SrvTechAdm.nsf/2cd44500d572193285256a45004fd9d6/f7e2147fa98b28cf85257122007475cb/$FILE/L-55.pdf


WHIRLPOOL TRANSMISSION DESCRIPTION AND SPRINGS

https://secured.whirlpool.com/Service/SrvTechAdm.nsf/2cd44500d572193285256a45004fd9d6/2550f737b3129b0c85256b0600504738/$FILE/787772%20%234.pdf

Hi..

If you washer is noisy,

• Check that the water supply valves are turned on
• Inspect the filter screen
• Test for overheating
• Inspect the water pump
  
• Test the water inlet valve
  
• Test the motor

General tips

• Balance the load
• Level the machine
• Inspect the water pump for a blockage
• Inspect the coupling
• Inspect the transmission
• Adjust the drive belt tension
• Check the motor bearings
• Check the drum brakes

Good luck !!!

Regards
PCmania

Just your transmission switching gears. They can get noisy over time. New ones can be a little loud also until they wear in. The transmission is # 9. Probrably not necessary to replace. Dave. www.WasherMD.com

Most washers are suspended from thick rubber bands and they do decay after years.
You may need to pull the back off (~ 6-10 screws) and watch with a flashlight while it runs to see which has failed.

I think you may have a bad transmission. this uses a direct drive transmission

it could be the coupler between the motor and the transmission

its either the upper spin bearing or lower spin bearing. the upper can be replaced by itself but the lower requires the transmission the be replaced

Hey ****, what you are hearing is the spin bearing. Maytag redesigned the bearing kit on this washer, there must of been a lot of leaks causing the bearing to go bad. They put out a service flash...TDL-0060-B. New seal and bearing kit, part number12002470. You may want to contact Maytag on this for it could be covered. I know you have 5 years warranty on the transmission and If they change that, they have to use a new seal and bearing. Catriver...post back.