Drum excessive banging when slowing after fast spin
My drum is moving excessively especially when it slows down after a fast spin. I have looked and I think it is most likely the shock absorbers.
I am not sure how much play there should be with the shock absorbers, or whether it should be quite rigid.
Would appreciate any comments.
Thank you
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Excessive drum movement and banging on spin down, likely suspension damper issue
- The problem
- The washing machine drum was moving excessively and banging, particularly as it slowed down after a fast spin. The poster suspected the shock absorbers.
- Likely cause
- The accepted reply said that if loading is not the cause, a fault with the suspension dampers is a likely explanation. Possible signs mentioned were a damper that is jammed, too springy, or loose from the base.
- What fixed it
- Recommended action was to inspect the suspension dampers with the machine unplugged and the lid removed, then bounce the main tub by hand to see whether the dampers absorb the movement properly and whether one side behaves differently. The thread was marked solved, but no final repair or replacement was confirmed.
- Checks to try
- Bounce the main tub up and down with the machine unplugged and the lid off
- Check whether the dampers absorb the motion
- Look for one side that is jammed or excessively springy
- Check for a damper coming loose from the base
Safety: Further diagnosis should be carried out by a suitably qualified appliance engineer.
1 Answer
I have a very comprehensive article about washing machine banging and jumping on spin - however, if there's nothing wrong with the loading there could be a fault on the suspension dampers. Suspension used to be very bouncy but these days most washing machines use cheap friction dampers. If you bounce the main tub (drum) up and down with the machine unplugged and the lid off the dampers should absorb the motion. Look for one side that might be jammed or way too springy. Look for anything like one of the dampers coming loose from the base.
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