Washing Machine Belt Noise

To check the motor bearings remove the belt and run the motor by itself listening for the noise.

Washing machine belt noise. If a loud noise is coming from the motor when the appliance is operating this could be a result of a defective drive belt. To test if this is the problem you could remove the belt and coupler from the washer drum and then run the motor to check if the motor is the source of the hearings noise. When it does your GE washer makes loud noise during spin cycle that sounds like squealing.

When located in a top-load machine the motor operates the pump transmission and spin basket. This noise can slowly become worse until the belt breaks and the drum wont spin at all. This is what causes the loud noise whenever the motor is running.

If the pulley is. Crackling or grating noise when drum turns. Watch our video instructions on replacing the bel.

If this is the case you may be facing a problem with the belt or idler pulley. Over time this rubber belt can become damaged or worn. Once all the necessary disconnections have been made use your screwdriver to remove the back end of your washing machine and locate its drive belt.

A crackling or grating noise when the motor turns can be caused by sparking carbon brushes in the motor. If the noise is gone with the belt removed it means that its become worn down and needs to be replaced. Unplug the washer from the outlet.

If youve got a washing machine making noise while spinning especially a clanking or scratching noise theres a good chance some foreign material may have slipped into your washers filter in the rubber seal or is simply spinning around in the drum. Begin this step by making sure your washing machine is turned off and unplugged and that the devices water supply has been shut off. THE WASHER IS VERY NOISY IN SPIN OR WHEN BRAKING.