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Speed Queen Washer is making loud noise
If your Speed Queen washer is making loud noise, first check that the shipping bolts and foam shipping block were removed from the rear of the machine. These parts hold the tub in place during transport and can cause severe noise if left installed. If the noise continues, a worn tub bearing is the most likely cause, especially when the washer is loud when spinning. The tub seal and bearing kit may also be defective if you notice noise during the spin cycle along with water leaking from the bottom of the tub near the transmission. A damaged rear drum with bearing, or a separate washing machine bearing, can also make the inner tub noisy as it spins. These bearing repairs require extensive disassembly, and replacing the outer tub and bearing assembly may be recommended when available. Finally, check for an improperly balanced load. Mixing heavy and lightweight items, or washing too few items, can make a Speed Queen washer bang or vibrate. Enter your model number to find the exact replacement tub bearing, tub seal and bearing kit, rear drum, or other part for your specific 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 - Speed Queen 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 - Speed Queen 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 - Speed Queen 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 - Speed Queen 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 Speed Queen washing machine making a loud noise when spinning?
Why is my washer making a grinding noise during the spin cycle?
Can an unbalanced load make my Speed Queen washer loud or cause banging?
What does it mean if my washer is noisy and leaking water from the bottom?
How do I find the correct Speed Queen tub bearing or bearing kit for my washer?