Why is the washing machine creaking?

Has your washing machine creaked? A sound that is heard as a creak or another, similar to a whistle, may appear without any obvious reason. That is, the machine worked for itself, it worked. All was good. And suddenly she creaked. That happens. There are other reasons as well. For example, she may begin to make such sounds after the bearings have been changed. Or in the event that the car worked for many years.

Such problems can occur both in all modes of washing, and on individual parts of its cycle. For example, with spin, rinse, main wash.

What can cause a creak?

Let's analyze all the reasons:

• Firstly, it may appear if the tank is in contact with the side parts of the machine body. Such contact during washing may cause such sounds.
• Secondly, small items in the washing process may fall under the drum. In this case, the creak comes from rubbing things on the tank and drum of the machine.
• Thirdly, there are cases when wool, hairs and other particles of the erasable material remain on the cuff of the hatch.
• Fourth, there is the possibility that the drive belt has loosened. And the sound you hear can occur when this belt slips.
• Fifth, the gross mount could weaken.
• Sixth, this sound can occur at the fixation points of the springs that hold the tank.
• And finally, seventh, these unpleasant sounds can create rubbing butt parts of the machine body.

Washing machine repair

Before starting any repair, you must unplug the equipment from the outlet. So that in the process we are not shocked. It is also necessary to stop the water supply by shutting off the tap.

Holding springs

Springs that lock the tank in position can also cause this problem. Rather, the creak itself will create traction. They can rub against the landing nests during washing. How to find out if this is the main reason for the unpleasant sound? In order to check this option, it is necessary to remove the upper part of the housing of the washing machine. And during operation (just when it creaks), click on the seat. If the creak disappeared during pressing, it means that we have fixed the malfunction. In order to remove it, it is necessary to lubricate the contact points of the spring rods and the seat nests.

You can use regular engine oil as a lubricant.

Stretched belt

When the machine is used for a long time, the drive belt may stretch or wear out. With such a malfunction, the belt can scroll, creating such an unpleasant sound in the process. In order to correct the situation, it is necessary to change the belt tension. That is, increase it. Or replace the worn belt with a new one. Below you can watch the video on replacing the belt:

Things got between the tank and the drum

As already mentioned above, small things during washing can fall under the drum of the washing machine. Such things, when pressed between the tank and the drum, can make unpleasant sounds during washing. In order to remove foreign matter from this place, it is necessary to remove the heating element. He is a heater. And through the hole where this element was previously located, we take out and remove the thing.

Shaft

In case of prolonged use, the machine may loosen the drum shaft mount. In consequence of which, there is a backlash. And the shaft begins to creak, in contact with the internal parts. In this case, we can easily fix the breakdown by tightening the locking elements.

The contact of the tank of the washing machine with the walls

If during operation of your machine the tank comes into contact with the walls of the body, this can also cause a creak. In order to make sure that this is the fault, you need to check the fixation of the tank, springs and shock absorbers. If you notice some kind of malfunction, fix it.

Cuff cleaning

In some cases, small pieces of the laundry to be washed may fall onto the cuff of the door of the washing machine and remain there. Therefore, it is necessary to regularly check the cuff for cleanliness and to remove all such deposits. When cleaning, pay attention to clearances. If the cuff is so contaminated, noise can occur from the contact of the litter and the spinning drum.

Housing

The housing of the washing machine consists of several parts. Usually they are connected using screws or other locking elements. During prolonged use or poor-quality connection, friction can occur between the individual parts of the housing. And friction, in turn, can cause a creak. As you may have guessed, in order to solve this problem it is only necessary to fix parts of the case more tightly. That is, tighten the screws. In some cases, fasteners will also need to be replaced.

We hope that this instruction will help you in the repair!