What's That Noise? How to Diagnose Top-Load Washing Machine Noises | PartSelect.com

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Because it's such a common problem, knowing how to diagnose and combat the issue can help to save you time and money! In this video Steve will help you diagnose the problem yourself, and help you quiet down that noisy washer!

Here are the 6 most common offending parts:

1️⃣Drain Pump (0:35)
2️⃣Drive Motor (1:27)
3️⃣Motor Coupler (2:34)
4️⃣Drive Belt (3:35)
5️⃣Tub Bearing (4:18)
6️⃣Suspension System (6:17)


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[wjlavasque]

Well my sound wasn't here. But honestly good job with all the sounds. You might be the only people I've seen actually show the noises.

[ashleypollard]

Thank you so much for actually making that washer make the noise associated with the issue to help me better diagnose the problem. That was HUGE help.

[gijo]

Excellent video with a calming guy with Zero BS like so many others on YouTube

[nicktaylor]

The sound I’m getting isn’t in this video, but that still helps me out. So glad this is here.

[LeslieMartinezA]

0:29 - High-pitched vibrating sound - drain pump
1:21 - loud buzzing sound when start - dry motor or motor start capacitor
2:34 - Loud thumping sound, slow agitation, slow spin speed - Motor coupler
3:49 - belt drive model: loud thumping or screeching sound during wash or spin cycle - belt failure
4:24 - Loud roaring sound in spin cycle or scraping sound - tub bearing
6:07 - loud banging in spin cycle, shakes uncontrollably - suspension system (coils) or dampening straps

[luisb]

It was the drive pump in my case, a small zipper from a clothing item got caught in there. You are life saver, sir.

[katherineluzynski]

I know this is 4 years old, but thank you so much for showing actual examples of the machine running with the defective parts you are discussing!! It greatly helped me know exactly what the issues are with my machine. Other folks just describe the sound - nowhere near as effective.

[cassiestephenson]

Thank God I found this guy, we were gonna buy a new washer completely but now all i gotta do is change one thing😊 yayyy! Thanks for saving me money😆

[rtong]

Love how you've demystified what cause noises and problems with washing machines. Thank you.

[grand_vacation]

I just wanna hug this guy lol this was the best video ever.

[michellecarroll]

Excellent video! The inclusion of sounds and defective parts movements or actions was particularly helpful (i.e.wobbly tub bearings). It would have been nice to show us examples of electrical-caused problems like arcing, burning and overheating for novices who might not recognize them. Thanks so much for this hihly useful educational video

[lesley]

Thank you! This was the most helpful video because you included noises and videos of internal components that helped us rule out and diagnose the issue. Really appreciate your video and help!!!

[Tiggerr]

I am so thankful I found this video! I was watching another on this channel that led me through taking my washer apart but almost changed the wrong part out. I replaced the motor coupler and we're back in order!

[rosswadeson]

Thanks for demonstrating the machine noises. My noise was not there but it was so good have them identified.

[ferrous]

That was incredibly thorough thank you. Also, I'm pretty sure about half of those sounds come from my washer. Its probably time to retire it (it lived a good long life and I am not upset by this at all)

[Hoakaloa]

Very helpful. Unfortunately for me the appliance repair folks around here just don't want to deal with these issues. Charge me $100 for a diagnostic and then they say, "Just get a new machine." Sigh.

[johntbaker]

That was a huge help for me. Very comprehensive, detailed, and the audio 'noises' helped me narrow down the issue with my GE washer!

[frieseteam]

Thank you for giving the sound examples. Very informative!

[NevarRyoko]

THANK YOU! Finally a video that gave a sample of the sound. Now i know my washer has a bad tub bearing. The sound is almost identical.