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High pitch whine/sqeak

Not sure what's wrong but washer has started to produce a high pitch noise like a whine, when it agitates, not when spinning. This machine was bought new 2 yrs ago? Hope you can help

  • Anonymous Jan 06, 2008

    Same problem on a whirlpool top loader washing machine.

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Suggestion: Try some anti-squeek on the belt, or some soap. Plug off the wall first.

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