Kenmore Front Load Washer Making Noise During Spin Cycle

Pretty easy to fix.

Kenmore front load washer making noise during spin cycle.

The clutch assembly makes the connection between the transmission and the inner tub. The tub bearing helps to keep the inner tub spinning smoothly. Main drive pulley 3. Worn out drive belt 6.

The tub near the transmission the tub seal and bearing are likely defective. Replacing the tub bearing is a very involved repair and will require disassembling most of the washer. The washer belt uses the pulley to spin the tub. Hi i m trying to figure out this loud knocking sound that happens when my kenmore elite goes in to any spin cycle.

Main tub bearing faulty 2. The tub bearing is mounted in the middle of the outer tub. I ve pulled off the back of the machine inspected the motor belt and pulley. Washing machine making noise during the spin cycle.

Springs or dampening straps. Any info will help. 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. The pulley is made of metal or plastic.

I also made sure that its level. My sears washer model 70 was making a loud grinding noise instead of spinning during the spin cycle. As the clutch wears out it may become loud during spin or just after the spin cycle. Reasons a washer will make noise during spin mode.

It all looks fine. It was a bad motor coupling. 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. But it still makes the noise.

Shock absorbers front load. If the washer is noisy during the spin cycle or is leaking from the bottom of. It s even worse when it s in the high speed spin. When this bearing wears it will produce a loud grinding noise during the spin cycle.

It can be either damaged or loose so make sure you check its condition before you get a new one. Motor coupling worn 4. Shock absorber front loader washers 9. Loud noise during the spin cycle can also be due to a faulty drive pulley.

If the washer is making a loud noise in the spin cycle the clutch assembly might be worn out.