Hi,
A few days ago our washer started making a strange noise. It sounded like a train was running in our kitchen (The washer is in the basement, under the kitchen).
Last night I had some time to look at it more, but am not sure what is causing the problem.
I did a small load on fast setting. When the water was coming in (Rinse cycle) and then draining is when I really noticed the noise.
Most people have suggested the bearings, but when it spins I definitely do not hear the same type of noise. I think it is something with either the supply or the draining.
Here is what I did:
Cleaned the gasket and drain holes.
Cleaned the pump filter, and emptied the water.
Removed and re-seated the hoses (only did the supply side, not the washer side).
Tightened the hoses on the washer side.
There is definitely some play in the drum, and it spins freely.
It seems to me if I was hearing the noise on the spin cycle that would indicate the bearings.
The noise happens when water is filling/emptying, when the drum is not moving.
I should add it does not leak anyplace. In addition everything else seems to be working as usual, except for the loud noise.
I will take some better notes this evening on the exact scenario, but wanted to get some ideas of what I should go after next.
Thanks in advance for your help.
Ken
A few days ago our washer started making a strange noise. It sounded like a train was running in our kitchen (The washer is in the basement, under the kitchen).
Last night I had some time to look at it more, but am not sure what is causing the problem.
I did a small load on fast setting. When the water was coming in (Rinse cycle) and then draining is when I really noticed the noise.
Most people have suggested the bearings, but when it spins I definitely do not hear the same type of noise. I think it is something with either the supply or the draining.
Here is what I did:
Cleaned the gasket and drain holes.
Cleaned the pump filter, and emptied the water.
Removed and re-seated the hoses (only did the supply side, not the washer side).
Tightened the hoses on the washer side.
There is definitely some play in the drum, and it spins freely.
It seems to me if I was hearing the noise on the spin cycle that would indicate the bearings.
The noise happens when water is filling/emptying, when the drum is not moving.
I should add it does not leak anyplace. In addition everything else seems to be working as usual, except for the loud noise.
I will take some better notes this evening on the exact scenario, but wanted to get some ideas of what I should go after next.
Thanks in advance for your help.
Ken
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