Front load washer unbalanced

SOURCE: maytag performa washer

Hi Folks,

I'm guessing both of these problems are related to the belt slipping. There are several points to check.

1. the belt tension. I'm not familiar with the exact details of your machines, but the usually have a an extra pulley with a spring attached to give the belt tension. Alternatively, the motor is mounted on a movable frame that is held by some springs. These springs give the belt tension. In either case check the freedom of movement of the tensioning arrangement and the springs are providing the necessary tension to the belt.
2. Glazed belt/pulley - if the belt has been slipping it will polish the pulleys and this will reduce the friction necessary to drive the machine. To fix this the belt should be replaced and the pulley surfaces roughed up with some wet/dry emery paper (not too rough or it will wear your new belt out).
3. Belt is too old - the rubber becomes hard and brittle and ends up with the same effect as Glazed belt/pulley above. The fix is as per 2 above.

SOURCE: My washer keeps filling with water even after the

The washer valve may be sticking if it allows water at the wrong time. The other part is a float (like in your toilet tank). Run a load of towels with a full load of water and 1/2 cup of vinegar no soap the first time normal the second time. The float should get a cleaning,withe the float eliminated (mechenicly) Test to see if it still over flows, If you have to get the valve replaced make sure there are screens with the washers so nothing else will get stuck again.

SOURCE: New front load Amana spins vilently and shuts down

have you removed the transite bolts at the back of the washing machine and is it level and stable. hope this helped.

SOURCE: washer makes noise during spin cycle

It could be that your drive coupling is getting ready to puke. Mine did. I also had a part fail and drop between the washer tub and the housing that surrounds it- Made a hell of a noise when the washer was spinning. I fabricated a new part/assembly to fix it. All mass-manufactured products have the same flaws. Cause they are all the same! I own a Kenmore Elite- if you don't, this may not apply to your problem.