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KitchenAid Washer is making loud noise
If your KitchenAid washer is making loud noise, first check that the shipping bolts and foam block were removed from the rear of the machine. These parts keep the tub secure during transport and can cause severe noise if left installed. If the washer is a washing machine making noise when spinning or a washer loud when spinning, the most likely cause is a worn tub bearing. A defective tub seal and bearing kit can also create noise and may cause water to leak from the bottom of the tub near the transmission. On some models, the rear drum with bearing must be replaced as an assembly because removing and pressing in a bearing is difficult. A separate washing machine bearing may be available, but replacing the outer tub and bearing together is often recommended. Finally, an improperly balanced load can make a noisy washing machine shake and bang during the spin cycle. Wash similarly weighted items together and avoid running the tub with too few items. Enter your KitchenAid washer’s model number to find the exact replacement tub bearing, seal and bearing kit, rear drum, or other part for your specific machine.
01 - Shipping bolts have not been removed
Shipping bolts and a foam block are often used when transporting new washing machines to prevent the tub from moving and becoming damaged. Confirm the bolts (located at the rear of the washer) and the foam block have been removed before operating the appliance.
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02 - KitchenAid Washing Machine Tub Bearing
The tub bearing is mounted in the middle of the outer tub. The tub bearing helps to keep the inner tub spinning smoothly. Replacing the tub bearing is a very involved repair and will require disassembling most of the washer. If the tub bearing is defective, we recommend replacing both the outer tub and bearing as an assembly if the manufacturer offers the components together.
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03 - KitchenAid Washing Machine Tub Seal and Bearing Kit
The tub bearing is mounted in the middle of the outer tub. The tub bearing helps to keep the inner tub spinning smoothly. 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. Replacing the tub bearing is a very involved repair and will require disassembling most of the washer. If the tub bearing is defective, we recommend replacing the outer tub and bearing at the same time.
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04 - KitchenAid Washing Machine Rear Drum with Bearing
The rear drum has a bearing or bearings in it to keep the inner tub spinning smoothly. If the tub bearing system is defective the washer can become very noisy. On some machines bearings are sold separately from the rear drum, however we recommend replacing both the outer drum and bearing as an assembly if the manufacturer offers the components together because removing and pressing in the new bearing can be exceptionally difficult.
Be aware that replacing the outer tub and bearing is also not easy and can be very costly.
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05 - KitchenAid Washing Machine Bearing
The tub bearing is mounted in the middle of the outer tub. The tub bearing helps to keep the inner tub spinning smoothly. Replacing the tub bearing is a very involved repair and will require disassembling most of the washer. If the tub bearing is defective, we recommend replacing both the outer tub and bearing.
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06 - Improperly balanced load
If there are light and heavy items in the same load, or too few items, the tub can spin out of balance. Wash items with aproximately the same weight together, and consider adding items if necessary, to better balance the load.
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07 - Washer not level
The washer should be level with the feet sitting firmly on a solid floor. Level the appliance and adjust the legs if necessary.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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