What does the knocking sound of a washing machine mean?
The washing machine is knocking – this indicates the presence of some malfunctions.
Let's try to understand the nature and causes of the breakdown.
Let's list the reasons:
- The laundry was tangled or unevenly distributed during washing or spinning. If the washing machine is knocking for this reason, then This doesn't necessarily mean it's broken. Solution: turn on the drain, and once it's finished, turn off the machine and wait for the door to unlock. Then, remove the laundry and shake it out. Then you can put the items back in the machine and rinse.
- The counterweight has broken or the bolts that secure it have become loose.
- The shock absorbers broke, the spring snapped.
We've already discussed how to solve the problem with laundry rewinding. Now let's move on to more serious reasons why The washing machine may make a rattling, knocking, or grinding noise.
The shock absorbers are broken or the spring is broken.
First of all, in accordance with basic safety requirements, we will de-energize the washing machine and, just in case, turn off the water.
The washing machine drum is a moving element, supported by shock absorbers and springs, which also serve to reduce vibration and prevent the drum from touching other surfaces of the machine. As you can see, the primary purpose of shock absorbers and springs is to prevent damage due to mechanical impact.
Excessive stress on shock absorbers and springs during operation can lead to damage or breakage. This can result in a tilted drum, which can hit the inside walls of the washing machine during operation. A characteristic loud metallic banging sound is a signal to stop the machine immediately. Determining the exact cause of the malfunction and fixing it is best. entrust to a master.
If the washing machine is knocking If the spring has broken, this part needs to be replaced. To do this, you'll need to remove the top cover of the washing machine, disconnect the spring, remove the counterweight, and only then replace the faulty spring.
It is also better to entrust the replacement of a failed shock absorber to a specialist.
Defective counterweight
A counterweight is a weight attached to the bottom of the machine. Its primary function is to dampen vibrations that occur during operation. Loose counterweight bolts can cause the washing machine to make rattling sounds, which in this case will occur during the spin cycle. Master will help you tighten the bolts or replace the counterweight if necessary.
As you can see, it is quite easy to understand the reason for the knocking noise that occurs during the operation of the washing machine, but with Most often, only a specialist can handle repairs.
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