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Machine Noises & Sounds


washer repair washerWashing 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 tech 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 its 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!


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broken washer motor coupling repair help

Broken Washing Machine Motor Coupling

This buzzing sound was recorded while the washing machine was attempting to spin with a broken motor coupling.


-Watch the Coupling Repair Video!
-Buy A Washing Machine Motor Coupling!
-Not SureYet I Need More Help.

Locked up washer motor noise

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 Motor Repair Video!
-Buy A Washing Machine Motor!
-Not SureYet I Need More Help.

cloged washer pump noise

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 Pump Repair Video!
-Buy A Washing Machine Pump!
-Not SureYet I Need More Help.

loose washer drive block noise

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 Drive System Video!
-Buy A Washing Machine Drive Block!
-Not SureYet I Need More Help.

replace washer agitator dogs noise

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 Agitator Repair Video!
-Buy Washing Machine Agitator Dogs!
-Not SureYet I Need More Help.

jammed washer water valve noise

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 Water Valve Video!
-Buy A Washing Machine Water Valve!
-Not Sure Yet I Need More Help.