Washer squealing--what's up?

[jangirl]

Ok, my Maytag top loader washer (about five years old) has been making a squealing sound for a few months, usually when it's pumping the water out between washing and rinsing and the last spin cycle.  I'm thinking it is either a belt or the pump is going out?  Would it be better to check it out now and maybe prevent it from completely dying, or just wait?  What to check first? Thanks for any input, I'm clueless about where to start.  My Mom thinks it must be one of the little girl's socks stuck in the pump or something.

[Deleted]

Check for something in the pump or hose, if hose is partly plugged it can cause excess pressure,slipping the belt.

homeguides.sfgate.com/troubleshoot-top-load-washer-water-pump-101920.html

Some are belt drive pumps, some not. If not it can still slip the transmission drive belt. If pump problem it can put excess pressure on the transmission too, causing it to fail.

www.partselect.com/Repair/Washer/Noisy/

Get it looked at, will never get better....James

[bowdonkey]

Go to YouTube and type in the problem. I've fixed our stove, furnace, washer, dryer all from YouTube videos over the years.