Most noises from a Speed Queen TR7 are ones Speed Queen lists as normal: the pump turning on and off several times during final spin, the wash speeding up or slowing down, clicking near the bottom after Start as the motor control powers up, and clicking near the lid as the lid lock engages, with two clicks at release. A knocking from a newly installed washer that has been in storage is the belt settling and clears after four to five cycles. Grinding, scraping or a growing noise that is not on that list should be found before it damages the washer.
Differential
Likely causes of “Speed Queen TR7 top-load washer makes grinding, squealing, clicking or banging noises”, and how to tell them apart
- 1
Normal cycle sounds
What separates it Clicks, pump on/off and speed changes match the guide's Common Washer Sounds table
How to confirm Compare the sound and the moment it happens to that table
- 2
An unbalanced load or an unlevel washer
What separates it There is a thump or the washer walks during the spin because the load is unbalanced or the washer is unlevel
How to confirm Open the lid, redistribute the clothes and check the feet are level
- 3
A belt that has not settled on a new or stored washer
What separates it There is a knock on a newly installed washer because a belt has not settled on a new or stored washer
How to confirm Run four to five cycles; the guide says this does not affect operation
- 4
A foreign object in the pump or basket
What separates it A rattle, ticking or grinding during drain or spin
How to confirm Unplug and look for coins, buttons or pins; objects in the pump are not covered by the warranty
Before you touch a setting
Record this first — changing settings destroys the evidence
- What the sound is like and at which stage it happens
- Whether it is a click, a knock or a grind
- Whether the washer was just installed or moved
Try in this order
0 of 5 completedMatch the sound to the table
ReversibleCompare when it happens to the guide's Common Washer Sounds: the pump on/off, speed changes, the motor-control click and the lid-lock click are normal.
Redistribute the load
ReversibleRedistribute the load, by opening the lid and spreading the clothes evenly, and then run Spin Only.
Level the washer
ReversibleRock the corners and adjust the feet so the washer does not move; unevenness causes vibration.
Give a new washer time
ReversibleIf it knocks after being in storage, run four to five cycles so the belt settles.
Check for objects and call if it grows
ReversibleUnplug, look for small objects in the tub, and call service if the noise increases.
Model-specific
What is true of this model and not of its siblings
- Parts for this problem on the TR7 (RepairClinic, 2026-09-20)
- bearing hub and lip seal kit, part number 766P3A, at $155.73; top load washer drain pump and bracket assembly,, part number 203885P, at $114.24; motor, 3-ph induction, part number 204011P, at $500.89; belt, part number 204690, at $21.57.
- Other models this page answers
- These steps also fit the TR3 top-load washer, TR5 top-load washer.
Stop boundary
When this stops being a self-service repair
- !If the noise grows louder, or you see water or metal shavings, stop and call service; the guide says an increase in operating noise is a reason to call
- !If the tub scrapes the cabinet, stop; it may have shifted
Evidence ledger
Sources behind this answer
A dealer listing giving the TR7's capacity and cabinet size.
Parts and list prices as shown on RepairClinic's parts search for this model number on 2026-09-20.
Exact questions
Common questions
Why does my TR7 click after I press Start?+
The guide says clicking near the bottom means the motor control is powering up, and clicking near the lid is the lid lock engaging.
Is it normal for the TR7 pump to start and stop during spin?+
Yes. Speed Queen says the pump turns off and on several times during the final spin.
Why is a new TR7 knocking?+
The belt may have settled if the machine was in storage; run four to five cycles.
What if the TR7 is louder than before?+
Speed Queen lists an increase in operating noise as a reason to call for service.
Could a coin cause a grinding noise?+
Yes. Foreign objects in the washer or pump are not covered by warranty, so check pockets and the tub.
Does an unlevel floor cause noise?+
Yes. Uneven leveling can cause vibration and noise.