Direct Drive Washer Problem Noises & Sounds
Washing machines are fairly simple appliances made of only a few moving parts capable of making sound.
Appliance repair people know that the same problem sounds and noises happen over an over again. I can't count how many times I've listened to washing machines making a loud buzzing or clicking noise. An experienced appliance repair service person will often know your washing machine's problem within seconds of first hearing a noise. My deaf uncle puts his hand on the top of a washer to feel it's vibrations. Sound can be an excellent tool for troubleshooting washing machine problems. Most of the noises you will hear are easy to recognize and point to a specific problem. Click on a speaker to listen to some washer noises. If you find a familiar sound use the links to learn more, watch a washer repair video, or find washing machine repair parts!
Broken Washing Machine Motor Coupling
This buzzing sound was recorded while the washing machine was attempting to spin with a broken motor coupling.
-Watch Washer Coupling Repair Videos!
-Buy A Washing Machine Motor Coupling!
-Not SureYet I Need More Help.
Locked Up Washer Motor
-LISTEN CLOSE- This humming sound was recorded from a washing machine that had a sock jamming the pump and so the washer motor was unable to rotate.
-Watch the Direct Drive Washer Repair Videos!
-Buy A Washing Machine Motor!
-Not SureYet I Need More Help.
An Object In The Washing Machine Drain Pump
This buzzing sound was recorded from a washer that had a toothpick lodged in the pump during the wash portion of the cycle.
-Watch the Washer Pump Repair Videos!
-Buy A Washing Machine Pump!
-Not SureYet I Need More Help.
A Worn Out or Loose Washer Drive Block
This knocking sound was recorded as the washing machine was engaging the brake at the end of a spin cycle.
-Watch the Washer Drive System Video!
-Buy A Washing Machine Drive Block!
-Not SureYet I Need More Help.
Worn Out Agitator Clutch Dogs
This crunching noise was recorded while the washing machine tub was full of water and the washer was trying to agitate.
-Watch the Washer Agitator Repair Videos!
-Buy Washing Machine Agitator Dogs!
-Not SureYet I Need More Help.
Locked Up Water Valve
-LISTEN CLOSE- Any electrical part can sound like this; however, this buzzing water valve is receiving power but has either failed to open or has no water supply.
-Watch the Washer Water Valve Videos!
-Buy A Washing Machine Water Valve!
-Not Sure Yet I Need More Help.