Kenmore Front Load Washer Making Noise During Spin Cycle

Hi i m trying to figure out this loud knocking sound that happens when my kenmore elite goes in to any spin cycle.

Kenmore front load washer making noise during spin cycle.

When this bearing wears it will produce a loud grinding noise during the spin cycle. If the washer is noisy during the spin cycle or is leaking from the bottom of. The clutch assembly makes the connection between the transmission and the inner tub. It all looks fine.

But it still makes the noise. I also made sure that its level. Pretty easy to fix. Reasons a washer will make noise during spin mode.

Main tub bearing faulty 2. Loud noise during the spin cycle can also be due to a faulty drive pulley. Clogged or damaged drain pump 7. The washer belt uses the pulley to spin the tub.

As the clutch wears out it may become loud during spin or just after the spin cycle. Any info will help. Worn out drive belt 6. Replacing the tub bearing is a very involved repair and will require disassembling most of the washer.

If the washer makes banging noises during the spin cycle open the lid and check the laundry to ensure it hasn t all accumulated on one side of the drum as an off balance load may. If you notice that the noise your washer makes is getting louder as time passes it s a good indication that the main tub bearing is the culprit and it s rapidly approaching complete failure. Shock absorbers front load. The tub bearing helps to keep the inner tub spinning smoothly.

Main drive pulley 3. It was a bad motor coupling. The tub bearing is mounted in the middle of the outer tub. Transmission is worn out 8.

Motor coupling worn 4. I ve pulled off the back of the machine inspected the motor belt and pulley. The pulley is made of metal or plastic. If the washer is making a loud noise in the spin cycle the clutch assembly might be worn out.

Springs or dampening straps. Washing machine making noise during the spin cycle. It s even worse when it s in the high speed spin. My sears washer model 70 was making a loud grinding noise instead of spinning during the spin cycle.

It can be either damaged or loose so make sure you check its condition before you get a new one.