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Gibson Washer is making loud noise
If your Gibson washer is making loud noise, start by checking whether the shipping bolts and foam block were removed from the rear of the machine. Leaving these transport materials in place can cause a noisy washing machine and prevent the tub from moving properly. If the noise continues, a worn tub bearing is a likely cause, especially when the washing machine is making noise when spinning. The tub seal and bearing kit may also be defective if the washer is noisy during the spin cycle or leaking from the bottom near the transmission. A damaged rear drum with bearing or separate washing machine bearing can produce grinding, rumbling, or other loud sounds as the inner tub rotates. These repairs require extensive disassembly, and replacing the outer tub and bearing assembly may be recommended when available. An improperly balanced load can also cause a washer making banging noise, particularly when heavy and light items are mixed. Check the load before replacing parts, then enter your model number to find the exact Gibson replacement part for your 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 - Gibson 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 - Gibson 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 - Gibson 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 - Gibson 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 Gibson washing machine making a loud noise when spinning?
Why is my washer making a banging noise or shaking during the spin cycle?
My new Gibson washing machine is noisy. Could the shipping bolts still be installed?
How can I tell if the tub bearing is bad on my noisy washing machine?
How do I find the correct Gibson washer tub bearing or other replacement part?