[nivard]

This machine works perfectly. It just makes too much noise. I don't know how to characterize the noise it makes during the spin cycle but it is loud and harsh - like a scraping metallic noise, maybe. Since it is almost 10 years old I suppose it would have bearings that could be worn? What would be a likely source of the noise? I have removed the front of the machine and started and stopped the spin cycle to spray lithium grease on various parts to see if I could locate the source of the noise but I could not. Next step - blindly disassemble in ignorance?
If it is the transmission then I will abandon this project, but how to tell before disassembly?

[samuel sandlin]

my washer amana ALW895SAW spin off balance causing a loud thud during spin cycle

[nivard]

Well you are one up on me because you know why your machine is making noise. The noise mine make is continuous and must be caused by a worn part. But I don't know what part. Perhaps keep using it until it dies?

[Jay Smith]

I have the same noise that you have discribed perfactly.
Mine has been doing it for many months, maybe a year but, I believe it's about to blow up or come to a grinding halt. Have you discovered the problem or repaired it yet?