What are the reasons why the washing machine makes a loud noise and shakes?
Washing machines are an indispensable part of our lives. For the majority of modern people, such a device is not a luxury, but rather a necessity. Therefore, we should perform regular maintenance of the washing machine in order to save ourselves a considerable amount of money and headaches when a problem arises with its operation.
We all know that these machines vibrate during the wash cycle. In most cases, this is normal. But if the spin speed starts to make a louder sound, it is definitely a cause for concern. There are several reasons why your washing machine may be making noise.
The most common of these for any housewife is improper installation or placement of the appliance. If the washing machine is not on a sufficiently flat surface, unpleasant vibration also occurs. However, other possibilities require repair by a specialized service.
One of the most harmless causes of vibration is improper distribution of laundry in it. Clogging the filter throws the machine off balance during washing. This problem has its own easy and quick solution. It is enough to just be careful or to orient yourself as to what is loaded as laundry.
The most common cause of excessive vibration from a washing machine is the wear of the springs or shock absorbers. They absorb the load during the washing machine's operating cycles. Springs and shock absorbers are particularly sensitive parts of the machine, and over time they begin to wear out.
Their role is particularly important, if one of them is not working properly, the appliance will operate at different decibels. These are the basic elements that ensure the stability of the washing machine during operation.
By the way, the shock absorbers absorb the vibration that occurs at high speed of the working cycle. Their wear leads to sagging of the drum when loaded, and from there to loud noise during washing. It is good to know that most specialists recommend replacing the shock absorbers, if there is even a small deviation. The repair by replacing the shock absorbers is easy and almost anyone with home technical knowledge can replace them. You need 1 pair of pliers, a screwdriver and a little dexterity. Grease is recommended for installation so that you can install the pins back easily.
Another possible reason for the noisier operation of the washing machine and excessive vibration is a malfunction of the bearings. These parts of the machine are relatively durable, and can last in most cases for over 10 years. But worn bearings begin to make noise gradually. The reason for the wear of the bearings is one and it lies in the SEAL OF THE APPLIANCE – THE SEAL IS A SEAL THAT PROTECTS THE BEARING FROM GETTING WET AND WHEN IT WEARS OUT, WATER LEAKS INTO THE BEARINGS. The myths from the past that the bearings must be good are a MYTH. The truth is that when replacing bearings, you should use an original seal and not an analog one for the reasons that the original one is 59.5 tenths in size – the analog one has a size of 59 mm, the missing mm in the analog seal are reflected over time because it begins to shrink and cannot protect the bearings from getting wet. After the pass to the camps the grease is washed off them and they start to make noise.
The first sign of their wear is a rumbling sound that can be heard during the spin cycle. If you suspect a similar problem, you can check yourself to see if the appliance needs repair. When you spin the drum and shake it, if it is unstable and you hear a knocking sound, then contact a professional technician. Replacing the bearings becomes inevitable if you use your washing machine for a long time.
Other common causes of strong vibrations from the machine is a broken drum crosspiece. The drum crosspiece is positioned inside the drum itself, where it breaks during operation and the device starts to beat. The crosspiece is not guided by the wheel that drives the drum (which is visible when removing the back cover). You have to disassemble the drum to see the crosspiece.
The last and least thing that can cause shaking and noise from the washing machine is loose counterweights (concrete blocks). They are positioned by removing the top cover, one piece, and right in front under the door is the other one (most often the front one comes loose and a loud noise starts to be heard from there). After tightening, the noise disappears.
