Squealing or squeaking noises in your Whirlpool or Maytag washer could be caused by a stretched motor belt something like a coin stuck between the agitator and the drum or a partially clogged water inlet valve.
Whirlpool washing machine squeaking noise when agitating. This noise is caused by air being pushed out of the basket towards the outer case. A noise coming from the washing machine during or after the spin cycle can indicate that the drain pump has a restriction or has become defective. If your washing machine is making a high-pitched whine or squealing noise while running the main culprit is usually worn motor bearings.
Your washing machine can squeak even when nothing is wrong with it. Lower bearing seems OK. Again the repair cost is high and it is preferable to.
Sometimes its not the washing machine making squeaking noise but the laundry itself. No chuck or noise My guess is there is a problem in the brake assembly. Disconnect power hoses and drain hose.
Noise occurs on Normal Light or Deli. This can be verified by spinning the drum by hand when the machine is off if it makes a loud rumbling noise when you spin it the drum bearings can be responsible. The squeak is due to the tub suspension spring rubbing on the plastic tub.
Squeaks or squealing noises while your top-load washer is filling indicate that the water pressure is too high. If it makes the noise than the problem is most likely the result of worn motor. Other than that the washing machine is still working fine for now.
If a button or a bra strap. Adjust your hot and cold water valves and try to fill the machine again. After cleaning for 20 minutes no more gunk.