Stiff Indesit drum making metallic scraping noise
Good afternoon,
I have an Indesit IWME127 integrated washing machine that’s only just over two years old. The drum became very stiff to turn, and makes a loud metallic scraping noise when you try to do so by hand.
I have watched various videos on this and it seems that, in order of probability, it could be:
(a) a foreign object physically jamming the drum;
(b) a drum bearing fault; or even
(c) a damaged spider that holds the drum bearing (I had this problem before on a much older example of a similar model).
Would I be able to tell which is the case by removing the back? In that case, as it’s a fitted (integrated) type and I haven’t had it out yet, what type of heads do the securing screws have - Philips, Pozi, or anything uncommon?
Assuming no obvious signs of damage are visible, how would I be able to check whether it’s down to a foreign object jam or the drum bearing? Can anyone point me to an exploded diagram, perhaps? Any tips for removing offending foreign objects? If anyone has had a previous experience, I would greatly appreciate your advice.
Many thanks,
Alec.
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Indesit IWME127 drum stiff with metallic scraping noise
- The problem
- An Indesit IWME127 integrated washing machine developed a very stiff drum and a loud metallic scraping noise when the drum was turned by hand.
- Likely cause
- The discussion supports three possible causes: a foreign object jammed in the drum, worn drum bearings, or a broken drum spider arm. The accepted reply particularly advises checking for a cracked drum or looseness that would indicate a broken spider arm. The exact fault was not confirmed.
- What fixed it
- Recommended action was to remove the drive belt first, then slowly turn the drum to help isolate the source of the resistance/noise. The drum should be examined around the back of the drum paddles/lifters for cracks, and lifted at the front all the way around to check for any loose point that would suggest a broken drum spider arm. No confirmed repair was posted.
- Checks to try
- Remove the belt and slowly turn the drum
- Examine the drum around the back of the drum paddles/lifters for cracks
- Lift the drum at the front all the way around to check for looseness at any point
Safety: Further diagnosis should be carried out by a suitably qualified appliance engineer.
2 Answers
Hi Alec. Many washing machines can’t even be stripped down any more. The first thing to do is take the belt off and see if you can work out the problem up slowly turning the drum. You need to examine the drum around the back of the drum paddles (lifters) to see if the drum is cracked anywhere and lift the drum At the front all the way around to see if the drum is loose or gives at any one point which would indicate a broken drum spider arm (there are 3).
These articles may help
How to remove something stuck in drum
What do worn drum bearings sound like
Causes of noisy washing machine
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I should add that repairing built in appliances is harder.
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