indesit iwe8123

This thread was marked as solved. Here's a summary of the problem and the fix, generated from the discussion below.

Indesit IWE8123 knocking noise on spin, likely drum weight issue

The problem

The Indesit IWE8123 washing machine developed a very loud knocking noise on spin only. The drum weights already checked by the user were reported tight, the drain hose was removed and cleaned, no sign of a foreign object was found between the inner and outer drums, and there was said to be no excessive play in the inner drum to suggest bearing wear. No noise was reported during other parts of the wash cycle.

Likely cause

The accepted reply said a knocking noise is almost always caused by a loose drum weight, possibly one that is less accessible such as a front or underside weight. Other causes were mentioned as possible, but none were confirmed in the thread.

What fixed it

Recommended action was to inspect for a loose, less accessible drum weight and, with the machine disconnected from the mains and the lid removed, see whether the noise can be reproduced by shaking the outer drum from side to side. The exact repair was not confirmed in the discussion.

Checks to try

• User checked drum weights and found them tight
• User removed and cleaned the drain pipe
• User found no evidence of a foreign object between the inner and outer drums
• User reported no excessive play in the inner drum
• Accepted advice suggested shaking the outer drum side to side with the machine disconnected from the mains and lid removed