Grinding sound when the machine is in spin
ECOWMB81445LW Beko.
I'm maintenance Engineer but haven't worked on washing machines, thought i would get expert advice before taking the machine apart.
When the machine goes in to spin cycle, there is a dull grinding sort of sound, it progressively gets louder the faster the drum spins. I have assumed this to be bearings, but any spares websites i go on don't offer bearings, any other ideas what it could be? If not I'm going to take it apart and find the problem, but would be easier if pointed in the right direction.
Any ideas are greatly appreciated.
Solution Summary
AI-generated from this discussion
This thread was marked as solved. Here's a summary of the problem and the fix, generated from the discussion below.
Beko ECOWMB81445LW grinding noise during spin, likely drum bearing issue
- The problem
- Beko ECOWMB81445LW washing machine makes a dull grinding noise in the spin cycle which gets louder as drum speed increases.
- Likely cause
- The accepted reply says worn or faulty drum bearings are a likely explanation, although it also notes drum bearings more typically produce a rumbling noise rather than a grinding sound. No strip-down or confirming test was reported.
- What fixed it
- Accepted advice was not to get involved if the bearings are faulty, because on many modern machines the bearings are pre-fitted in a sealed tub and repair is a major and expensive job. Exact repair was not confirmed.
- Checks to try
- Noise occurs during spin
- Noise progressively gets louder as drum speed increases
Safety: Further diagnosis should be carried out by a suitably qualified appliance engineer.
1 Answer
Hello there. If the bearings are worn or faulty I would not get involved. Most modern washing machines have the bearings pre-fitted inside a sealed tub, so repairing is a very big job and pretty expensive. However drum bearings tend to produce a rumble - What do noisy drum bearings sound like?
Need Professional Help or Spare Parts?
Your Answer
Sign in to share your expertise and post an answer.
Related Questions
Washing machine grinding sound before drum spins- is it definitely the bearings??
1 answer • 2 replies
HISENSE 5S Series Auto Dosing WF5S1245BW bangs loudly on high spin
1 answer • 9 replies
Hisense washing machine very noisy spin
1 answer • 2 replies
Miele Washing Machine (Spinning Noise)
1 answer • 4 replies
Miele W5740 time stops and cycle carries on and unusual noise on spin
1 answer • 17 replies
Indesit IWSC 61251 S ECO UK - strange noise when spinning
0 answers • 1 reply
New Hisense washing machine sometimes bangs on spins
1 answer • 30 replies
Indesit spins violently and bangs around on the floor
1 answer • 1 reply
LG washing machine making loud noise while spinning
1 answer • 1 reply
Ratting noise at very start of cycle, before drum spins
1 answer • 1 reply