Whirlpool WTW5057 top-load washer makes grinding, squealing, clicking or banging noises

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If it comes during the agitation, the drive system is involved, which means the motor, the coupling that joins it to the gearcase, or the gearcase itself. If it comes at high speed during the spin and rises as the basket speeds up, suspect the tub or basket bearings, or the suspension rods that damp the tub's movement. This model has a 2-in-1 removable agitator, so check that first. Lift out the agitator, look at the drive teeth on its underside and at the splines on the post it sits on, and press it back until it seats fully;

an agitator that is not locked down rattles, and one with worn teeth skips and growls. Look in the drum and under the agitator for a coin, a hair clip or an underwire. A washer that is not level can rub the tub against the cabinet, so adjust the feet until the cabinet does not rock. Overloading adds strain and noise, so try a half load and see whether the sound changes. With the washer unplugged, lift the lid and turn the basket by hand.

It should turn smoothly and quietly with slight resistance; roughness, a gritty feel or a loud rumble points to a bearing. Wiggle the basket sideways: noticeable play suggests worn bearings or a loose hub. A growling sound together with an agitator that does not move or a washer that fills but never washes often means the motor coupling has worn out. A bearing or a coupling needs a technician or a confident repair with the right parts, so quote the full model number from the label.