Washing machines are never silent, but a sudden loud or unusual noise signals a problem. Listen to what kind of noise it makes and when it happens.
What the noise is telling you
- Loud banging during spin — usually an unbalanced load, or worn shock absorbers/suspension.
- Grinding or rumbling — worn drum bearings. This gets louder over time and should not be ignored.
- Squealing or screeching — a worn or slipping drive belt.
- Rattling or clunking — a coin, button, or wire trapped in the drum or pump filter.
- Humming with no spin — a jammed pump or seized motor.
What you can safely check yourself
- Check the load balance — redistribute clothes; avoid washing a single heavy item alone.
- Check the machine is level — adjust the feet so it doesn’t rock; an unlevel machine vibrates and bangs.
- Clean the pump filter — remove trapped coins or debris.
- Check the drum for loose foreign objects.
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When to call a technician
A grinding/rumbling noise that worsens means the drum bearings are failing — continuing to use the machine can damage the drum and shaft, turning a moderate repair into a major one. Squealing usually means the belt needs replacing. Both need a professional.
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