Washing Machine Grinding Noise?
Help appreciated. My washer machine is making this horrible grinding noise during wash/ agitate cycles. I attached a video. Thanks!
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Grinding noise on a Whirlpool top-loader almost always comes from the drive components under the tub, not the motor itself. Based on the sound in your video, these are the two most common causes:
1. Worn agitate dogs (agitator “dogs” / cam kit)
If the noise happens during wash/agitate, the plastic dogs are stripped and slipping.
Cheap and easy fix — the top of the agitator comes off and the kit drops in.
2. Failing gearcase / clutch assembly
If the noise is heavier and continues through both wash and spin, the transmission gears or clutch are wearing out.
This creates a grinding/rumbling sound exactly like what you described.
Quick checks you can do:
Try spinning the agitator by hand — if it slips or clicks, it’s the dogs.
Tilt the washer back — look for oil leaking from the gearcase (a sure sign it’s failing).
If you can upload a 5–10 second close-up of the sound from the bottom of the machine, I can tell you which one it is for sure.
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@emilielaky what is the exact model number for your washer?
by oldturkey03
@oldturkey03 model number is HSWP1000M4WW there's also a serial number SF176616H. thanks!
by Emilie Laky