Strange Noise

A rattling noise on spin can come from a few different places, so it’s worth narrowing it down before talking about cost.

1. Check for something loose in the drum Turn the drum by hand slowly and listen. Coins, bra wires, hair grips or small screws can get between the inner drum and outer tub and rattle most on spin. Also check inside the drum lifters/paddles if your model has them.

2. Check the pump filter and sump area A foreign object in the drain pump or sump hose can make a rattling noise, especially as the machine speeds up. If your machine has a filter flap, inspect and clean it.

3. Listen for drum bearing issues If the noise is more of a rumble or rough growl and the drum feels loose when lifted up at the front, worn drum bearings are possible. These usually get worse quickly and repairs can be relatively expensive.

4. Check the motor area Some machines use carbon brushes and if worn, or if something is loose around the motor pulley/belt, you can get odd rattling noises. A damaged belt can also flap about on spin.

5. Check suspension and concrete weights Loose drum weights or worn shock absorbers can cause knocking/rattling as the drum reaches high speed.

Costs vary a lot: a simple foreign-object or filter job may be modest, whereas bearings or drum-related repairs can be costly enough to question whether it’s worth repairing.

Important: isolate the appliance from the mains before removing any panels or inspecting internal parts. If the fault points to internal electrical parts or major strip-down work, it’s best handled by a qualified appliance engineer.

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