Noise my washer has started making a loud screeching noise while the water is filling. it happens both at the initial filling and while filling for the rinse cycle. any suggestions?

Hi just read your posting.Now put the machine to a spin cycle and push start,Does the noise happen in this cycle? If the noise doesn't happen then try a cold water fill but turn the hot tap off first.If the noise still doesn't happen then try a hot water fill but turn the cold water off first. This noise sounds like one of your water valves is faulty.Please reply with additional information on the questions and I am sure we can rectify this fault.

pump is a common fault and easy to change for about $25. all sound related. new machines are pretty inexpensive. your call

probably needs a new belt,water gets on it and makes it squeal

the screeching noise is most likely caused by a slipping belt or pully. transmission probably needs fluid and filter changed.

Most likely the transmission. A costly repair.

Hi Tom. if the noise is a loud SCREECH that almost sounds like a wounded bird, you need to replace the water pump. The part is easy to replace with no tools and you can get one from Fisher Paykel Parts:
http://fisherpaykelparts.net/index.php?categoryid=111&productid=3

Check the water pump for an obstruction in the chamber area, your pump may be sticking and that will cause the buzzing sound. The water pump runs during the fill portion of the cycle on several of the selected wash cycles to recirculate the water.

if its while filling may be water pressure try turning tap down (hot)

is the bottom foam shipping base still on the washer

ppr78, couple of things you want to check. The bottom panel on these GE's are pretty flimsy. I have run into a couple where during agitation the bottom of the motor housing would rub against the bottom panel making a terrible noise. You need to remove the front panel by pusing on the clips on the left and right side just under the top. The front panel will pull out. During agitation, take your foot and push down on the bottom panel and see if the screech goes away. I have also found the suspension rod support sockets at the top dry out and make a screeching noise. You also want to check your belt and pully and see if the noise is from there. Check these things first...Catriver..post back.