I think its a fault with the machine but samsung told me earlier its likely a problem with internal piping.
Samsung washing machine knocking noise when spinning. Without laundry inside the drum hardly moves so the noise isnt normally present. Clothes coming out clean everything else fine but when the machine is draining before the spin cycle the draining of the water causing a loud banging noise in the pipes in the house. Washer Is Not Level.
If the tub bearing system is defective the washer can. If the washer is noisy during the spin cycle or is leaking from the bottom of the tub near the transmission the tub seal and bearing are likely defective. Click followed by short thumping or knocking.
Remove the drive pulley and inspect it carefully. If it is damaged or defective replace it. On removing the lid back panel and trying it it appears to be coming from the front of the machine.
If the washer is noisy during the spin cycle or is leaking from the bottom of the tub near the transmission the tub seal and bearing are likely defective. Samsungs Front Loading Washing Machines are renowned for their noise-free and efficient washing. A knocking noise can be a loose drum tub weight or loose motor.
The knocking noise is caused when the drum shakes about on spin. After 4 years and 10 months my Samsung washing machine broke. Check that the motor is fixed tightly to the outer drum and that no drum weight is loose.
I havent been able to work out exactly what the machine is doing - its definitely not. In some cases the absorber detaches and you start to hear a banging noise coming out of your washing machine. 1 Make sure the washer is level.