My washer won't agitate or spin, but instead makes a noise like gears are grinding. It's fairly loud. Is this a self fix problem or do I need a technician?

Normally these types noises are not for diy unless you are very handy. If you want to tackle it and need help troubleshooting post back

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Originally Posted by lucydog01

My washer won't agitate or spin, but instead makes a noise like gears are grinding. It's fairly loud. Is this a self fix problem or do I need a technician?

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I'm pretty handy. I've never worked on a washer though. Will I need parts or something just not in sync? Did the large load play a part in this? My wife says she couldn't have done this and I agreed to keep the waters calm. But I think it did.

The likely problem is that the transmission died. If it is this problem it's not for the average DIY. Consider replacing the washer.