Is the washing machine making a lot of noise and jumping? This is a fairly common problem, sooner or later any owner of a washing machine faces it. It may be that the washing machine from the very beginning makes a lot of noise during the spin cycle, for example, but noise may also appear during operation - then the reasons will be completely different.
Unfortunately, it is impossible to make a washing machine completely silent, but this noise and rumble can be significantly reduced. So, why is the washing machine making a lot of noise?
Washing machine device
Let us first understand the device of the washing machine and why is vibration created? The tank is fixed in the body of the washer with the help of its own system of springs and dampers, these are a kind of shock absorbers, which should just reduce vibration from the centrifugal force of the tank. The engine turns the drum with a belt and a large pulley, which is often made of duralumin, and it bends easily. Ballast is often suspended from the drum as a counter force to compensate for deflection.
Details
The most common causes of noise
Having understood the design, consider why the washing machine makes noise.
The reason may be the transport bolts located on the rear panel, they are attached to the tank to protect it from damage during transportation. If the bolts are not removed immediately, then the main parts begin to wear out much earlier.- Tank overload. If, according to the instructions, the washing machine is designed for 5 kg, then you should not load more than this weight into it. Everything rests on the laws of physics, the manufacturer knowingly indicates the maximum load, because the ballast suspended from the tank can balance the torque, that is, prevent the washing machine from jumping like crazy. If you load the laundry above the maximum limit indicated by the manufacturer, then this will create high vibration and jumps, and the parts of the washing machine will only become unusable faster.
- A very common reason also lies in the incorrect installation of the washing machine. You need to put the washer on the most even surface, you can even check how even the washing machine is by putting a special tool on top - a level. The reason for the jumps is that the drum inside the washing machine will also tilt due to the uneven surface, and the automation will try to return it to its place, such an imbalance will create unnecessary noise.
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It sometimes happens that a small object gets into the gap between the tank and the drum, you can find it by sound by scrolling the drum with your hand. And get it by bending the cuff.
- Worst of all, if something inside the washing machine is still out of order. Which led to a shift in the center of gravity of the drum. That is why it may turn out that, yesterday, a fairly quiet washing machine began to make noise.
Importantly, manufacturers are constantly improving the device of the washing machine, for example, by installing special sensors so that the laundry inside is distributed evenly over the drum, which dampens unnecessary vibrations and jumps. Automation simply slows down the speed of rotation.
Solutions
Let's figure out how to fix some problems.
Invalid installation:
It is quite simple to check, we take a level that is large so that it is equal to or greater than the ribs of the washing machine, then the measurements will be as accurate as possible. With a level, you need to measure all 4 sides of the washing machine, and then adjust the legs on which the washing machine stands so that the level is level. Of course, it would be better if the floor was also even, since the legs can twist a little when the washing machine jumps. You can put a little rubber under each leg to compensate for this shortcoming.
Bearing failure
The most common cause of spinning noise is bearing failure. It will not be possible to avoid this problem, because these parts have a durability resource and when it is worked out, the washing machine starts to make noise. Worst of all, a bearing that has come out of a standing position can lead to a leak, then other parts may need to be replaced. It is quite simple to check, open the washing machine and spin the drum, if the rotation is not uniform or the drum is spinning with difficulty, then the bearings are out of standing. You can also shake the drum up and down, if it moves away from the tank, then the reason is in the bearings.
Important: It is very difficult to replace the bearing on your own, you need to disassemble the entire washing machine, so it is better to contact the master.
Spring wear
Usually in a washing machine there are from 2 to 4 springs. As a rule, these are products made of thick spring steel, on both sides of such a spring there are bars of at least 3 mm, with the help of which the spring is suspended in the housing and it holds the drum.
With the help of them, free rotation of the drum and its slight mixing are achieved, they also compensate for the buildup of the body in the event of a large centrifugal force.In some cases, the manufacturer may supply poor quality springs and then the drum at a high rotation speed will deform the springs and the washing machine itself will move from here.
You can check it like this, put your hand on the tank, if it quickly falls into place, then the springs are normal, but if the tank dangles, then it is worth considering the possibility of wear of the springs.
Important: you can’t solve such a replacement yourself either, it’s better to contact the masters, because they accurately use a special device to look at the deviations of the drum from the center and will be able to accurately tell if one or more springs are stretched and replace them.
Damper out of order
The role of shock absorbers in a washing machine is performed by a damper. It does not allow the drum to jump up and down during rotation. Over time, the damper wears out more and more and becomes unusable, as a result, the drum dangles in the washer body.
Pulley bent
And although duralumin is a fairly strong material, it is possible that during operation it could bend or some piece could even break off from it.
Important: These two breakdowns are difficult to detect and even more so to fix, it is better to contact a service center.
conclusions
Here are the main causes of noise and jumps in the washing machine. If you wondered why the washing machine began to make noise? It is worth going by the method of elimination from the simplest options to serious breakdowns. If the surface is flat, the legs are adjusted, and nothing extra has got inside the drum, then you should contact the master, perhaps one of the parts inside the washing machine is out of order.
