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Whether it’s a full or half load, the washing machine never seems to sleep, as there will always be clothes that need washing – either it’s your favourite top from last night, work uniform or the dirty kitchen towels. With countless loads of washing, the washer can come under strain causing it to sing out of harmony.
If your washing machine is making strange unexplained noises, this article could be just the lending hand in diagnosing the possible problems.
Cause 1
When your washing machine shakes so aggressively that it sounds and looks like it's about to blast into orbit - you will need to identify the cause. A very common cause is that your wash load could be too heavy and are unevenly balanced within the drum.
To best test your machine:
If the machine operates as normal then the fault originally lies with the appliance being loaded with one or two heavy weighing items. To help counter this problem, separate your heavy garments and perform a “heavy wash”
Balancing heavy garments by adding further items of a similar size and weight will help the load to distributed evenly in your machine during the cycle. This will then allow the drum to spin more efficiently.
Cause 2
One of the main culprits for a washing machine ringing out of tune is failed drum bearings; known to be a common fault and is one that will require your full attention. If the three statements below are true, you can suspect the bearings being the reason for your washer creating a thunder.
Safety First! Please make sure that you've switched off your appliance and disconnected it from the mains before beginning any repair.
eSpares Top Tip: You can avoid unbalanced loads by washing your heavy items such as towels and blankets separately and balancing out the load in the drum itself.
If you require a replacement set of bearings to replace your existing set see our extensive range of drum bearings to restore your washing machine.
For our guide on how to replace bearing in a washing machine watch our video for further details.
Cause 3
The drain pump in your washer channels out the water before the spin cycle starts. So if you hear loud noises at certain intervals during the spin cycle or when emptying the water, it may be the drain pump is either clogged or damaged. This can be a simple fix by removing the drain pump and any debris that may be clogging it up causing the noise.
Safety First! Please make sure that you've switched off your appliance and disconnected it from the mains before beginning any repair.
Checking your pump:
If the noise continues, it is a sign that the pump may need replacing.
See our guide to get your drain pump functioning again to its full potential.
Cause 4
We’ve all been there, treasure hunting trying to find hair grips and loose change in our washers which you accidentally missed in your pocket. After taking out a clean load of clothes, the last thing you want is having to dig out coins and socks soaked in sticky grease and grime that have got caught around or behind the drum. Luckily, we have a few tips and tricks on how to maintain your washing machine so that it doesn’t screech with each cycle.
Safety First! Please make sure that you've switched off your appliance and disconnected it from the mains before beginning any repair.
Hopefully, these easy fixes have helped you diagnose the cause of your washing machine being noisy.
For other items stuck between the drum and the tub please see our video giving you a full guide on removing them.
Cause 5
Typically the user manual (your manual may be located here) for your washing machine will specify how to install your appliance. But if you’ve lost it and have questions, we’ve got the answers below:
For further information on installing a washing machine, see our video below.