Washing machine pulley rocking on back of drum
Morning all,
Our Ikea integrated washing machine was making a knocking noise when the drum was turning.
On removing the back, I've discovered that it's the pulley knocking against the back of the drum.
It's almost as if the bot isn't tight, so it's not keeping the pulley hard up against where it's met the drum.
I removed the bolt, and and looked at the pulley, nothing appears to be missing, although I note on replacement pulley kits, theres a large washer and a smaller washer - I only have a larger washer.
This is the pulley I have
The rocking of the pulley is causing a knock as it rattles, and also causing the belt to slip towards the back of the pulley and its occasionally falling off.
Is it normal of the pulley to act loose?
Thanks in advance.
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Knocking from drum pulley on Ikea integrated washing machine
- The problem
- The washing machine was making a knocking noise while the drum turned. With the back removed, the drum pulley was found to be rocking against the back of the drum, causing the knock. The belt was also slipping towards the rear of the pulley and occasionally coming off.
- Likely cause
- A faulty drum pulley. The accepted reply states this is a known fault and that replacing the drum pulley should cure it.
- What fixed it
- Replace the drum pulley. The discussion does not confirm any additional parts or whether missing washers were the cause.
- Checks to try
- Rear panel removed and pulley observed rocking on the back of the drum
- Pulley bolt removed and pulley inspected visually
- Belt observed slipping towards the back of the pulley and occasionally falling off
- Parts or tools mentioned
- New drum pulley
Safety: Further diagnosis should be carried out by a suitably qualified appliance engineer.
1 Answer
Hi. This is a known fault. A new Drum pulley should fix it
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