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Direct Drive Washer Problem Noises & Sounds
Washing machines are fairly simple appliances made of only a few moving parts capable of making noises.
Appliance repair people know that the same problem sounds and noises happen over and over again. I can’t count how many times I’ve listened to top load 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!
NOTE: The noises you will hear from this “direct drive” washer is the older Whirlpool built “direct drive” top loading style without a belt… not the new fancy “direct drive” magnetic motor system used on many washers built in the last 10 years.
Troubleshooting Dryer Problem Noises
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 Sure Yet I Need More Help.
Locked up washer motor sound
-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!
-Not Sure Yet I Need More Help.
An object in the washing machine’s 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!
-Not Sure Yet 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 Sure Yet 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 Sure Yet I Need More Help.
Frozen water valve noise
-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!
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