Maytag Washing Machine: making clicking noise
What is this symptom?
Is your Maytag washing machine making a clicking noise during the spin or agitation cycles? This repetitive sound is often caused by foreign objects in the drum, a worn clutch assembly, or items leaning against the washer. Addressing these issues promptly can prevent further damage and ensure your machine operates smoothly.
Important Tips for Maytag Models
- Maytag official docs note normal clicking from door lock during cycle start but repeated clicking likely indicates other causes.
Possible Causes
Foreign object in drum or between tub and drum
How to Identify: Clicking only during drum rotation; inspect drum interior visually for coins, pins, or small debris.
Part: Drum interior / between inner and outer tub
Worn or damaged clutch assembly
How to Identify: Clicking before/during spin, often with clothes still wet after cycle; may coincide with error codes on newer models.
Part: Clutch assembly
Motor coupling or shift actuator wear
How to Identify: Noise during transition between cycles or while shifting from agitate to spin.
Part: Motor coupling / shift actuator
Items leaning on outside of washer or hoses hitting cabinet
How to Identify: Clicking sound without internal issues, often during high spin; check outside items leaning or hoses vibrating.
Part: External environment
DIY Solutions
Check and remove foreign objects from drum
- Stop washer and disconnect power.
- Inspect drum interior thoroughly with flashlight.
- Remove visible foreign objects like coins, pins, or debris.
- Run a short rinse/spin cycle to confirm noise is gone.
Ensure nothing is leaning against washer and secure hoses
- Check around washer for brooms, racks, or hoses that may touch unit.
- Reposition these items to eliminate contact with cabinet.
- Run washer to see if noise persists.
Next step
Choose the next step for making clicking noise
Confirm the diagnosis before ordering. An error code can identify the system involved, but it does not prove that a specific part has failed.
Most relevant component to inspect
Washer Motor Coupling
Transfers motor power to the washer transmission on models that use a direct-drive coupling.
- Typical part-only price
- $10 - $35
- DIY difficulty
- Medium
- Estimated time
- 45-90 mins
Where can I find the model number?
Check the rating label around the door, lid, frame, rear panel, or inside the appliance cabinet. Use the complete model number, including suffixes.
Verify the complete model and part number on the retailer's compatibility page before ordering.
Other parts options
Check related components first; use model search as a fallback.
Model-compatible Washing Machine parts
Enter the complete model number to browse compatible replacement parts. This is a model-based parts search, not a diagnosis that a specific component failed.
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Optional routine care
Maintenance supplies
These products support cleaning or routine upkeep. They are separate from the possible repair components above and are not claimed to fix this error code or symptom.
Washing Machine Cleaner Tablets
Routine tub-cleaning supplies for residue and odor control. They do not repair a mechanical, drainage, or electronic fault.
Braided Washer Inlet Hoses
A maintenance replacement option for visibly worn external fill hoses. Verify thread size, length, and hot/cold connection requirements.
Washer Drain Hose Holder
Helps secure an external drain hose at the standpipe. It does not correct an internal pump or control fault.
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Professional Repairs
Replace clutch assembly
Replace motor coupling or shift actuator
When to Call a Professional
Preventive Maintenance
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Check pockets before laundry: Foreign object noise and potential damage
Frequency: every load -
Keep area around washer clear: External vibration/contact noise
Frequency: ongoing
Frequently Asked Questions
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References & Sources
Community Analytical Insights
Guidance from available sources; statistical claims are shown only for samples of at least 10 discussions
Common Issues Reported by Users
- Loose or damaged drive belt
- Foreign object caught in the drum or pump
- Faulty motor coupling
User Suggested Solutions
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Inspect and tighten or replace the drive belt. Disconnect power, remove the back panel, check the belt for wear, and replace if necessary.
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Check for foreign objects in the drum or pump. Open the door, inspect the drum for items, and check the drain pump for blockages.
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Replace the motor coupling. Disconnect power, remove the cabinet, and replace the coupling if it is damaged.
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