1 or more springs are broken or fell off.
If it is by chance a 2000 or 2001 Sears front load washer (Electrolux), the outer shell likely failed where the springs attach to keep the outer shell and inner wash tub suspended.
If you remove the lower panel, and look underneath and see one or more springs laying down on the bottom of the cabinet, look around to see if you can spot the end of the spring. Sometimes the ear that breaks off these will still be attached to the spring. The ear cannot be glued. The outer shell "could" be replaced, but the time investment makes complete replacement of washer the only cost effective solution in that situation.
If by chance the springs simply popped out, they can be re-hooked to the ear they came out of with some effort and careful pushing of the outer shell.
SOURCE: Loud bang during spin
Remove the top of the machine and check if the centralising spring/s is/are still attatched. Next remove back cover or tilt machine back and inspected the shock absorbers. One of the shockies could be broken or just pulled out of the guide. If springs and shockies are ok open the door and try to move the inner drum up, down and sideways. If it is very loose, then the centre bearing is worn.
SOURCE: kenmore series 80 washer makes loud knocking noise during spin cy
Unless your front loader is set firmly on concrete
and leveled to perfection, the force of a heavy wash load spinning in
excess of 1000rpm will create a bit of vibration and noise.A firm footing is your best defense against to much movement.
Also due to the earlier movements during the spin cycle, the
shocks that are used to dampen the spin cycle might have been broken or
damaged.
If the problem persists inspite of proper levelling, please do check for the shocks or might have them replaced them for good.
SOURCE: Very Noisy Operation
you will have to access the bottom of the agitator from the back of the machine. Either you have loose bolts or else you agitator bearings are shot
SOURCE: Loud banging noise durning washing machine spin cycles.
First plug off the wall. Open the machine from behind to examine if any shock-absorbers(known as dampers) or springs have come off or broken. Your dealer could help with spares. But you could do the job yourself.
For spares:
RepairClinic.com (which is good)
espares.co.uk
AppliancePartsPros.com
SOURCE: excessive noise
I had the same problem. Two things were bad. One was the shock absorber and must be changed out as a pair. Also one of the springs that supports the tub was broken. My guess is that the spring broke and the shock failed shortly after. since it was more easily accessible and appeared to be the problem, I replaced the broken shock. Only to find the spring was broken too. After replacing the spring, its worked fine for a couple of years. Obviously I'm looking at this site because I'm having another problem, but this time I think it is the tub bearing.
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