There are four things you can troubleshoot yourself before calling in the professionals. Just make sure to unplug your unit first! When your front-loading Whirlpool washer makes loud noise when spinning, the first thing to check is the drive pulley. After some time, the drive pulley can become worn, bent, and cracked. If you find your washer not spinning , the belt may be broken.
If the drive pulley is at fault and you find your washer making loud noise during spin cycle, the pulley needs to be replaced. The second thing you should check is the tub bearing, located in the middle of the outer tub of your washer. It assists in running the inner tub smoothly and silently.
Overloading your washer and using harsh detergents can cause the tub bearing to wear down over time, making your washing machine spin cycle very loud. Unfortunately, this is a complicated part to replace so faulty tub bearing needs to be repaired by appliance experts. This part is connected to and designed to protect the drive motor and transmission by failing if your washer is overloaded.
Replacing the part will solve any noise issues with your washer. The clutch assembly, which is connected to the transmission shaft, is responsible for how fast the inner tub spins. Unusual noise or uneven spinning is an indication that the bearing needs to be replaced.
Rusted bearings are also a cause of the noise that you hear when the washer is spinning. Washing machine bearings usually have a lifespan of over 10 years. The hoses, suspension, water seal, inner drum, and electrical assembly are located between the bearings and the outer tank. If you think the tub bearing needs to be replaced, get it done by an experienced service professional from the brand or a trusted third-party firm. You can prevent doing this by yourself by buying an extended warranty plan for your washing machine.
One common mistake that most of us make with washing machines is unevenly stuffing clothes in the washer or overload the tub to save time and money in the process. However, by doing that, you do the opposite: waste time and money. Unevenly stuffing clothes in the washing machine is the worst thing to do as it causes the inner tub of the washing machine to spin unevenly, often hitting against the outer tub and creating loud and unusual noises.
This is a more common case with top-loading washing machines. To avoid this, avoid overstuffing the washer with heavy clothes like towels, rugs, and curtains. They absorb a lot of water, causing an unbalanced spin. If you think the washer is overstuffed, remove some heavy laundry and redistribute the weight in the tub evenly. Clothes need space to spin in the washer. Fabric rubbing against fabric helps to dislodge dirt.
If the washer is overstuffed with laundry, it disturbs the spin cycle from spinning the fabric. Also, a heavy load may require you to run an extra rinse cycle to get rid of the detergent, which means using more water and electricity. Not to forget, excessive laundry puts stress on the washer.
The agitator is equipped with fins or vanes. Washing machines are driven by a motor that works with the help of a belt that joins the motor and the drum. If you hear a constant noise during the spin cycle, it means that it could be time to replace the belt. Do not delay the replacement as the washer might stop spinning once the belt breaks down over time. If that happens, you may smell burning rubber. Again, a belt is difficult to change without help from a professional service engineer.
It's not uncommon for washer motor pulleys to wear out and need to be replaced. The washing machine's transmission is connected to the motor by the motor coupler. It's designed to protect the motor and the transmission from damage by breaking if the washer should become overloaded. The coupler is made of plastic and is relatively easy to replace.
Once the coupler is replaced your noisy washer should be quiet again. If you need to replace your washer motor coupler it should resolve the noise issue.
The transmission gear case can make strange noises if it's not functioning properly. When working as it should, it sits quietly during the pump out cycle. However, it's responsible for the back and forth movement of the agitator shaft during the wash cycle, as well as spinning the basket during the spin cycle.
If the transmission on your washer goes out it's generally more cost effective to simply purchase a new washing machine. Fixing a transmission is expensive and it's seldom worth the investment. Plus, purchasing a new washer will not only give you all the latest bells and whistles, but they are usually more energy efficient and use less water and detergent.
Replacing a faulty transmission on your washing machine will not only solve the problem, but also update your washer. If you want to tackle changing your washing machine transmission on your own, then this step-by-step video will show you how. The main tub bearing allows the tub to move freely without any resistance.
When this bearing wears it will produce a loud grinding noise during the spin cycle. If you notice that the noise your washer makes is getting louder as time passes, it's a good indication that the main tub bearing is the culprit and it's rapidly approaching complete failure.
The main tub bearing has multiple tiny metal balls within a circular frame. The balls ride in a track as the washer spins. When the tub bearing begins to breakdown the balls frequently fall from their housing.
As the bearing breaks down and loses it's internal metal balls it begins to make a noise. The main tub bearing could be the source of noise.
This video will show you how to replace the main tub bearing on a top load washing machine. The main tub bearing is likely defective if the drum spins unevenly or you hear a rubbing sound. However, if you hear a squeaking noise verses grinding it could be that the bearing just needs lubrication. If the bearing is lubricated with mechanical grease the sound should go away.
If the problem is not resolved the squeaking can soon become a grinding noise and an indication that the bearing is falling apart and will soon need to be replaced.
Replacing a defective bearing should be done as soon as possible before further damage occurs. If not repaired in a timely manner the tub may also need to be replaced. We highly recommend hiring a professional to do the work for you, as replacing the main tub bearing can be very difficult. The clutch connects the transmission to the inner tub and allows the washer to reach the correct spin RPM gradually.
A worn clutch can not be repaired and will need to be replaced. If your clutch has worn out, it will need to be replaced. If your drain pump is damaged or clogged your washer may make a loud noise periodically during the spin cycle. Remove the drain pump and clear any obstructions that could be restricting the drain pump.
If the pump is broken, it will need to be replaced, but more often than not, the pump is simply clogged. If your washing machine drain pump is indeed damaged and needs to be replaced, you can easily pick up a new one inexpensively.
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