Knocks when In spin cycle

Whirlpool GHW9200LW Front Load Washer 12 Cycle, 5 Temperature Ultra Plus Capacity ,Energy Star Qualified : Dove Grey on White. Machine Type‎: ‎Standard
Series‎: ‎Gold

All Spin cycles regardless of load or even when unloaded and spinning?
If so suspension is broken.........Technician repair only, even the balance weights in the tub are too heavy for DIY to remove and replace springs

Before junking your washer, remove the rear panel and be sure the large pulley is tight. If it is, the spinner support is likely broken on the tub assembly. That repair is major and very expensive. Check the pulley with fingers crossed....

Kelly

Hi,
When my washer did that, I found that the shocks that hold the tub were bad...

Check out this tip I wrote about that...

Washer Problems Washer noise when spinning
http://www.fixya.com/support/r3663122-washer_problems_washer_noise_when

heatman101

you either have a broken shock or the spider gear is gone,take off the bottom panel and check out the shocks,if it's the spider gear it's time for new washer,it's around 500 bucks for new gear,to much detergent used over the years eats at the metal

the problem is a cracked spindle on the back of the drum. It most likely also tore up the grey plastic front shield.The only thing to do is throw the machine out sine the drum cost parts onle is over $400 for drum, and over $400 for the front plastic.l

you need to check your mounting stem. its what the inner tub sits on. you have to remove outer tub with spanner wrench. u need to check and make sure the unit is still level before you attempt to tear into machine. you have to remove cabinet and agitator assy. to get to the spanner nut.

Most noises from a washing machine occur during the spin cycle. If you hear loud thumping during the spin, the load of clothes may have become unbalanced. Stop the washer and redistribute the clothes, then re-start it. Repeat these steps if necessary.
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The problem is the brake. The odd time what happens is moisture gets on thebrake rotor and the squealing is heard when the brake stator is applied to stop the tub from spinning. This moisture, may drip down from the tub onto the brake rotor which could indicate a leaky tub seal. If you can't see any dripping when you fill the tub with water, don't worry about the tub seal. Many times than not the brake is just going sour on it's own.
Sometimes you can fix the squealing by cleaning the rotor and stator with a light sandpaper, such as emery/sand cloth. If that doesn't work you will need to replace the brake stator and rotor. If you need to replace them replace both parts together, don't just change the stator without also replacing the rotor, or vice versa. And here's a bonus tip: the brake spring exerts 200 pounds of force. If you try to remove the six 5/16" screws without using this brake removal tool, serious injury can/could happen!! The splined part in the middle of the brake needs to be greased really good before putting the brake back on!

A Clothes Washer with the complaint of "excessive noise & sssshaking" can typically be a couple of things;

Un-level Washer (Very Likely) - I would level and adjust your legs on your washer appropriately. Make sure when your slighly "push test" your washer, you have no machine movement, rocking or tilting. When the machine is going into the final rinse/spin cycle, the tub can rotate fast and if the washer legs or even the floor is slightly un-level, this can result in your washer to become noisey, shake, etc and can further cause the unit to break-down and no longer spin.

Un-balanced Load (Likely) - Ensure you are loading the washer and distributing the clothes (weight) evenly as this may cause the tub to spin improperly at final spin cycle.

Broken Drum Support/Springs (Likely) - Can be 5" black supports located at inside - top of tub area. Also, springs can also be located at inside bottom rear of machine holding the tub to the rear panel.

-C
Fremont, CA

COULD BE LOOSE BASKET OR REAR BEARING LEAKING OR SIMPLY SUSPENSION SHOCKS BROKEN ,, EVEN SHOWS 1 MINUTE JUST ESTIMATE TIME NOT READY TO SHUT DOWN NORMAL ON DUET MACHINES