If your Samsung washing machine is making loud noise, especially during the spin cycle, start with the simplest cause: shipping bolts or the rear foam block may still be installed, allowing the tub to move and create a noisy washing machine. If the washer has been used for a while, a worn tub bearing is the next likely cause. A defective bearing can make the washer loud when spinning and may require extensive disassembly, so replacing the outer tub and bearing assembly is often recommended when available. A failed tub seal and bearing kit can cause the same washing machine noise when spinning, sometimes along with water leaking from the bottom near the transmission. The rear drum with bearing or a separate Samsung washing machine bearing may also be worn and require replacement as an assembly. Finally, check for an improperly balanced load. Mixing heavy and light items, or washing too few items, can make the washer shake and bang without triggering the automatic shut-off. Enter your model number to find the exact replacement tub bearing, tub seal and bearing kit, rear drum, or other part for your specific Samsung washing 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 - Samsung 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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03 - Samsung 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.
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.
05 - Samsung 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.
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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