Is this a failing drain pump motor?
At the end of a cycle when draining I’m getting this noise which I’m assuming must be the drain pump / motor failing. But before I buy a replacement, I just want to get a second opinion.
You can hear it three times in the video
thanks in advance,
nic
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Drain noise at end of wash cycle likely from pump obstruction
- The problem
- The washing machine made a noise during the drain stage at the end of a cycle, heard three times on the supplied video. The owner suspected a failing drain pump motor and wanted a second opinion before buying a replacement.
- Likely cause
- The accepted reply said pump noises are more commonly caused by an obstruction inside the pump than by a faulty pump. Another reply said the sound could possibly be a pump bearing problem, but advised checking for obstructions first and confirming the noise was not coming from the main motor.
- What fixed it
- Check the drain pump for obstructions before replacing the pump. The accepted advice was to remove and inspect the pump filter with the machine upright, as items can float out of the pump and be missed if the machine is laid down. The exact repair was not confirmed in the discussion.
- Checks to try
- Noise occurs during draining at end of cycle
- Inspect for obstructions in the drain pump
- Remove and inspect the pump filter with the machine stood up
- Confirm the noise is coming from the pump rather than the motor
- Parts or tools mentioned
- Pump filter
- Towels
2 Answers
Hi. Noises from a water pump are more commonly caused by obstructions inside rather than a faulty pump. Especially if the noise is a loud rattle that might come and go as the object is tossed around.
Make sure you check for obstructions. Try removing the pump filter with the washing machine stood up rather than laid down as objects can often float out of the pump and disappear when laid down. Ensure plenty of big towels put down first though.
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BTW the video would not play. I managed to listen to it by downloading it from my server and renaming it. The noise does sound like a possible pump bearing problem. Though check for obstructions anyway.
Bear in mind if the motor is running at the sane time, make sure the noise is coming from the pump and not the motor
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