Washing Machine Drum Detached

Test the drum for leaks by filling the drum.

Washing machine drum detached. When the machine is off the drum appears to be loose ie it wobbles. The water from the last wash hasnt drained completely either. It is normal for the basket in your new Top Load washer to move freely from side to side or front to back.

If I can fix it what is actually wrong. Can I fix this loos washing machine drum at a reasonable cost or should I just buy a new washing machine. It washes fine doesnt make a noise.

We noticed afterwards that the glass in the door had cracked - but didnt at the time notice any other problems. Grinding noise from the drum during the wash and spin cycles usually suggest that the drum bearings have worn. Fit the two halfs of the drum together with the new seal and silicone.

The most likely cause of the problem is the bearings have failed andor the drum support spider has snapped. While this is a more common problem for top-loaded washing machines it can happen to all washing machines regardless of their make or model. Is a washing machine drum supposed to move.

A faulty valve can result in. Washing machine drum detached. The drum had been detached from the spring hook at the drum end red arrow inside.

This includes the bracket that supports the discharge pump. With a hammer preferably a rubber one slowly tap the washing machine drum seal into place. I bought and fitted a replacement glass but we then realised that the drum appears to.