These are meant to help keep the machine stable when it is turning.
Washing machine knocking noise on spin cycle. It happens several times a cycle after the speed changes or pauses and is caused by two components in the drive system engaging quickly. It now makes a loud knocking noise during spin cycle 800 rpm and 1600 almost deafening in fact. Joined Oct 10 2004 Messages 24834.
The most likely cause for this is an imbalance in the machine. Jeff1 Appliance Tech - Moderator. As the clutch wears out it may become loud during spin or just after the spin cycle finishes.
15-year-old Kenmore Series 80 washer model 11029842990. The size of the load or weight of the clothes makes no difference. This usually breaks if a washer is overloaded resulting in loud noise while washing.
I removed the back panel to make sure the drum was not hitting any thing because of excess movement and this is not the problem. It is designed to allow the tub to get up to the proper spin speed gradually. Its louder when you turn the drum anti-clockwise.
Model 41744072300 kenmore washing machine made a loud bang yesterday and now the spinning cycle is making a louder than crap knockin noise. A motor coupler is found between the drive motor and the direct-drive transmission and is used to protect the motor from direct damage. There are so many potential sources of a noise on a washing machine that it can be difficult to find the cause.
A noisy spin cycle is one of the most frequent complaints with a GE washer. A knocking metallic knock double knock or metallic clunk noise during agitation or spin is a normal sound. Therefore it is important that the washing machine is leveled to help reduce noise and vibrations.