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My Whirlpool Washer is Making a Loud Noise During the Wash Cycle
If your Whirlpool washing machine is making loud noise during the wash cycle, start with the simplest cause: shipping bolts or the rear foam block may still be installed, allowing the tub to move and bang. If the bolts are removed, a worn tub bearing is the next likely problem, especially if the washer is loud when spinning or you hear a grinding sound. A defective tub seal and bearing kit can cause the same washing machine noise when spinning and may also allow water to leak from the bottom near the transmission. On some models, the rear drum with bearing or a separate bearing must be replaced, often as an outer tub and bearing assembly because pressing out the old bearing is difficult. An improperly balanced load can also make a washer shake or produce banging noises, so wash items of similar weight and avoid very small loads. Replacing a tub bearing or drum assembly is an involved repair, but you can use your model number to find the exact Whirlpool replacement part for your specific washing machine, including the correct bearing, seal kit, or rear drum.
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 - Whirlpool 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 - Whirlpool 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 - Whirlpool 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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05 - Whirlpool 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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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
Why is my Whirlpool washing machine making a loud noise during the wash cycle?
Why is my Whirlpool washer loud when spinning or making a grinding noise?
What should I check if my Whirlpool washer is making a banging noise?
How do I know whether my Whirlpool washer needs a tub bearing or a tub seal and bearing kit?
How can I find the correct Whirlpool washer noise-related replacement part?