Kenmore Front Load Washer Making Noise During Spin Cycle

Worn out drive belt 6.

Kenmore front load washer making noise during spin cycle.

Shock absorbers front load. The tub bearing helps to keep the inner tub spinning smoothly. Motor coupling worn 4. The washer belt uses the pulley to spin the tub.

The clutch assembly makes the connection between the transmission and the inner tub. Shock absorber front loader washers 9. It all looks fine. Transmission is worn out 8.

It can be either damaged or loose so make sure you check its condition before you get a new one. Hi i m trying to figure out this loud knocking sound that happens when my kenmore elite goes in to any spin cycle. If the washer is making a loud noise in the spin cycle the clutch assembly might be worn out. Loud noise during the spin cycle can also be due to a faulty drive pulley.

Main drive pulley 3. The pulley is made of metal or plastic. If the washer makes banging noises during the spin cycle open the lid and check the laundry to ensure it hasn t all accumulated on one side of the drum as an off balance load may. Main tub bearing faulty 2.

I also made sure that its level. The tub bearing is mounted in the middle of the outer tub. Washing machine making noise during the spin cycle. When this bearing wears it will produce a loud grinding noise during the spin cycle.

Clogged or damaged drain pump 7. Replacing the tub bearing is a very involved repair and will require disassembling most of the washer. I ve pulled off the back of the machine inspected the motor belt and pulley. Pretty easy to fix.

Springs or dampening straps. 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. As the clutch wears out it may become loud during spin or just after the spin cycle. It is designed to allow the tub to get up to the proper spin speed gradually.

Reasons a washer will make noise during spin mode. If the washer is noisy during the spin cycle or is leaking from the bottom of. It s even worse when it s in the high speed spin. The tub near the transmission the tub seal and bearing are likely defective.

My sears washer model 70 was making a loud grinding noise instead of spinning during the spin cycle.