Common noises from a laundry center washer
Noises from the washer in a laundry center can be alarming if you aren’t familiar with the sound, but knowing the normal operating sounds will help determine if there is a problem. We've put together a list of common, normal operating sounds a laundry center washer can make and the reasons for the noises.
Metallic clicking while washing: The drive system shifter engages and disengages multiple times throughout the wash cycle.
Swoosh or light clicking during agitation: The motor used for agitating rotates back and forth to move the laundry.
Clicking when water fills: The water valve shuts off and on as it allows cold and hot water to enter and mix until the correct water temperature is reached.
Click when water stops filling: A relay switch activates when the water reaches the correct level in the washer, shutting the fill water off.
Humming during drain cycle: The drain pump hums as it begins to drain the tub after agitation stops, and continues until the spin cycle is done.
Gurgling during drain cycle: When the drain pump starts drawing in air, it makes a gurgling sound and continues to do so until the spin cycle is complete.
Symptoms common to all laundry centers
Repair guides common to all laundry centers
If the washer doesn't fill, spin or drain, the timer could be the problem.
If the washer tub bangs the cabinet during the spin cycle even though the load is balanced, you might need to replace the snubber ring in the base of the washer.
The dryer won’t start if the door switch is defective. Your can replace it in about 15 minutes.
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