BEKO WMA510 - weird high pitched noise
Hi there,
Our BEKO WMA510W Washing Machine has started making a weird high pitched noise. I've made a brief video demonstrating what I mean - I turn the drum manually to give an idea of this odd noise, but it's quite pronounced when the machine goes into it's fast end spin cycle.
We're wondering if maybe the drum needs tightened or if this sounds like it means the machine is on its way out. I've asked BEKO about through Facebook, no reply yet. It would be great if you could have a look at the video and reply with any suggestions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0phFzFIfV4s
Many thanks for your time.
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Beko WMA510 high-pitched noise likely from motor area
- The problem
- A BEKO WMA510W washing machine developed a high-pitched noise, noticeable when the drum was turned by hand and more pronounced during the fast final spin.
- Likely cause
- The accepted reply pointed to the motor area rather than the drum. A further comment suggested the motor carbon brushes, with a raised commutator bar on the armature as a possible cause. This was suggested, not confirmed.
- What fixed it
- Recommended action was to disconnect the appliance from the mains, remove the belt, check that the belt was not catching on anything, then spin the drum and the motor spindle separately to identify whether the noise came from the drum or the motor. The thread was marked solved, but no final repair or confirmed fix was posted.
- Checks to try
- Disconnect from mains before checking
- Remove the belt
- Check whether the belt is catching on anything
- Spin the drum with the belt removed to see if the noise remains
- Spin the motor spindle to compare the noise source
- Parts or tools mentioned
- Drive belt
- Motor
- Carbon brushes
- Armature
Safety: Disconnect from mains before carrying out any checks. Further diagnosis should be carried out by a suitably qualified appliance engineer.
3 Answers
It sounds like the motor. Disconnect from mains. Take off the belt and ensure it’s not catching on anything then spin the drum to see if the noise has gone or is still there. Try spinning the motor spindle too
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Cheers for the reply Andy.
It sounds like the noise is coming from the carbon brushes on the motor. A raised comm bar on the armature is one of the possible causes.
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