Washing Machine Making Banging Noise On Spin Cycle

If the noise primarily happens during the spin cycle the bearing is likely the problem.

Washing machine making banging noise on spin cycle. If you have any suggestions I would appreciate it. Rattling tapping and grinding noise on spin. There are so many potential sources of a noise on a washing machine that it can be difficult to find the cause.

Today it started making large banging noises during the spin cycle. In older GE washers mechanical damage like a worn clutch or spin bearing may be responsible for a loud spin cycle. 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.

This way the part can move freely during the spin cycle. If it is damaged or defective replace it. Washer may make banging or rattling sound if its not leveled.

FIXED Washing Machine Making Loud Banging Noise On Spin Cycle Washing Machine is Overloaded. If you hear noises when the washing machine is in spin mode it means that the tub bearing is worn out. I decided to watch the machine when it switched cycles and the entire machine jumped to the left a good six inches when it made the noise.

Worn Out Suspension Rods. If the bearing is faulty you will hear a loud noise when the drum rotates. Usually banging sounds are caused by an imbalance in the machine.

I replaced the clutch shifter and now it sounds like this. For top loaders a bad suspension rod is most likely causing this imbalance. Replacing the tub bearing is a very involved repair and will require disassembling most of the washer.