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Hi I have a Hotpoint washer and over the last few days it's making what sounds like a squedgy noise at the end of a spin..no noise during .. I've cleaned out the drain filter..

Any advice would be greatly appreciated😄

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Hotpoint washer making squeaky/squelchy noise at end of spin

The problem
A Hotpoint washing machine was reported to make a squelchy or squeaky noise at the end of the spin cycle, with no noise during the main part of the spin. The drain filter had already been cleaned.
Likely cause
The accepted reply said the drum was likely catching on the door seal.
What fixed it
Check closely all around the drum lip where it runs close to the back of the door seal to identify any point where the drum is rubbing or catching. The thread was marked solved, but the exact repair carried out was not confirmed.
Checks to try
  • Drain filter cleaned
  • Check all around the drum lip near the back of the door seal for signs of catching or rubbing
Cause identifiedGenerated 6 Aug 2026 · AI summaries can make mistakes - read the full thread below.
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Answered almost 6 years ago

Wow that's a short clip :-). Anyway it sounds like the drum is catching on the door seal. Check closely all around the lip of the drum where it is close to the back of the door seal check to see where it is catching.

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