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Hi, This is difficult to work out as there are so many different symptoms. Here are my thoughts -
Dust from carbon rushes is black. Grey dust usually comes from a loose concrete weight. Loose tub weights are rare on this model but they cause a loud knocking noise which is often worse when the washing machine is revving up to spin and dying down from a spin (suspension problems are also often worse at this safe too). It's not normally a metallic sound though.
If the noise is coming from the motor banging against the sides of the machine then it will make the machine move when it happens. The whole machine may jump or move to one side. The motor often thumps the side of the washing machine on Hotpoint washers where the motor is fitted at the top of the tub and over to the right hand side. This is a daft place to fit a motor and only .I think they've eventually stopped now though.
It is normal to be able to push the drum to the side so that the motor hits the casing. If the suspension has gone, the tub should be twisted and leaning to one side more than the other or it just could be very loose. It's difficult to check suspension if you don't know how it should feel.
If the noise is coming from the inner drum hitting the heating element or throwing an object like a £1 coin (trapped between the inner drum and the outer tub) around, then the washing machine will be stable but the noise would still be a horrible metallic knocking. This is one cause I suspect.
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First make sure that the load is balanced, if you are washing and spinning a dense load like trainers etc this can cause an imbalance. If you are washing a duvet cover or a pillowcase, make sure that the loose clothes washed with it haven't migrated inside the cover or case, this happens so easily. It is always worth checking that the support feet are all touching the ground when the washing machine is empty as this can cause excessive noise
hope this helpsKind regards ki
It is not unusual for a machine to make a lot of noise and jump about when washing sheets as they can sit out of ballance in the drum. That is why the drum turns to and fro and short spins trying to balance the wash. If how ever the noise is rumbling like a big lorry going by, then I'm afraid it sounds like your drum bearings have gone. Replace bearings by an engineer or replace machine either is expensive.
If it comes on and runs I would keep it, I would just take the machine part and check everything that I could to make sure that it was safe to use. As far as the noise you mentioned, check the blower wheel, felt and glides and bearing kit.
Hi there Before you startreplacing partsin the machine, observe weather the washing is evenly distributed in the drum when it is working. If the washing is not evenly distributed, there is a lot of noise and the drum does not go its rounds evenly. good luck kolbrun
this fault can be caused by the drum halves becoming tight .they move together due to limescale deposits between the drum spiders. the noise is most likely a failing drum bearing
if the plastic seal is damaged then it will need a new drum assembly
they are no longer available from dyson due to supply problems
you may be able to get another machine from ebay and fix yours using parts from each machine to make one good one
The clicking noise is probably the timer switch working ok...no problem there
Sounds like you could have a broken belt, that will keep your drum from turning.
If you have a front load machine, remove the front, that will expose the drum. You should see the belt on the drum, if it is not there then it is broken.
You would then remove the drum and replace the belt, while your at it you should go ahead and lube the drum rollers at the shaft with a good grade of machine oil...Like 3 in One oil...it will extend the life of the rollers and help to keep them from making noises later.
I hope this helps
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