My Whirlpool AWOD 5526 has a problem. The drum seems to be partly detached from the drive. The although it rotates it rattles like crazy, but and feels loose to the touch. Is there an easy way to fix this?

SOURCE: whirlpool washer drum is loose

hi, sorry to say but the drum bearings are shot . and the balance weight on the underside off the machine is also shot .
would be alot cheaper to buy a new machine .

SOURCE: The drum on my Kenmore front-loading washing

depending on the age or usage hrs could be loose nut from factory or worn bearings

SOURCE: Dryer makes a sound as if there's a marble loose

Hi,
Here is a tip that I wrote about dryers and noises...

It will help you determine what is happening there...

Dryer Repair Squeaks, Grinding, Clicking and Knocking Noise


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SOURCE: drum has loose sounding rattle

this is a maytag and it comes apart by taking out the screws in the front at the bottom.Not under the unit but there is probably a bit of a lip or a ledge and it has the screws at the bottom of it.Once you get it open you will prob ably find that one of the wheels is worn out that the drum runs on and needs replacing.
Make sure to get the make and model numbers so that they will be able to give you the right wheel. It is a go od idea to replace all the wheels (3 or 4) because the older ones will wear much faster once you replace just the one so save yourself the aggrivation and spend a couple more bucks to do the whole set and they will be good for years to come.

SOURCE: Clean pump on a whirlpool

Hi from retired Englishman in SW France,

If your machine has a filter, which most models do have, it is the filter which probably requires cleaning but check the operation of the pump/motor at the same time ;-0)

Following are my complete and hopefully 'coverall' pre-typed guidance notes for checking both the drain motor filter and the drain motor ;-0)
REMOVE POWER AND ENSURE YOU HAVE A WATER RECEPTACLE/RAGS TO SOAK UP THE WATER WHICH IS BOUND TO POUR OUT (alternatively use a wet vac as sensibly suggested by VinnyB1234!)
If you are unsure where the filter is, it is often behind the front lower (kick) panel (or in some machines at the rear in an awkward position!). These panels are either held on by (plasic) screws or will just pull off. Most filters are held in by a round cover/knob. Sometimes the filter will not come out with the cover and you will have to persuade it to come out to play.
It's surprising what people have found in theirs! It is always worthwhile checking it on a regular basis.
Now- whilst the filter is removed it is normally possible to see the drain motor and ensure it is not jammed by a foreign object such as a needle or a toothpick. It should be able to be turned by hand/finger- the power IS OFF!
At this point it is also possible to test if the motor works. No clothes or water in the machine, select a spin cycle and put the power back on. You should be able to see the motor turning at some point, possibly straight away. Using something suitable like a glove see if it is easy to briefly slow the motor down. If it is easy then the motor is malfunctioning.

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Thanks and good luck!
John C