Tub knocking - shakes house when spinning - Washing Machines

It stops spinning if load is unbalanced so that it doesn't self destruct or shake your house apart Easy fix: just switch it off, correct the unbalance by redistributing the load in the tub, Then switch it back on. You have a good machine, same as mine.

The owners manual says to redistribute the wet clothes so that they form a balanced load.

What little information you gave I would assume this is a top load machine, but either way you may have a bearing problem. This will take money and time to correct, to assist you further I would need a model number.

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Unit probably has bad main shaft and bearings. Worn bearings will cause excessive shaking on spin cycle. The shaft, bearings and seal will have to be replaced. Also if you grab the tub by the top and shake it up and down, it will have a little play in it. That will confirm bad tub shaft bearings. It's a pretty big job for a DIY.

Had similar problem, finally found the problem. The tub is mounted with three bolts located just above the springs to the frame. One bolt was missing. Replaced the bolt. I had a terrible thump thump shaking the house spin cycle. Took the tub out and cleaned the filter too. Now the spin cycle works like it should and the tub drains faster too. This filter is a good spot to find a lost diamond. Or in my case a few sequins.

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...

http://www.fixya.com/support/r3663122-washer_problems_washer_noise_when

heatman101

indicates that the tub support rods have failed at the air dampners
the fix is new rods from the service agent spares and a re levelling if the tub ,not the machine

Unit has water in top of inner tub housing. I haven't figure out if they did this on purpose or there is a defect in the sealing between the tub and this large plastic housing. I put 4 holes in the ring inside the tub. It is double layered and both layers need to have been drilled through. The agitator is in the way but it can be done. Suggest that you use a battery pack drill as water comes out of the holes as you drill them. OR you can buy a new inner tub and have someone install it.

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

The "cleats" inside the wash tub are actually called "fins". If they are loose try tightening them to see if the sound goes away. You should be able to tighten them from inside the wash tub. Some models have mounting screws that are accessible from inside the wash tub. However, if your machine is knocking like you say it is, it could be sign that one or more of the mounting shocks under the wash tub could be bad, the rear tub bearing could be going bad, or the drive pulley could be cracked or warped. Remove the lower kick plate and watch the shocks during the spin cycle. The shocks should vibrate some, but should not be excessive to the point that it causes an unbalanced spin. To check the drive pulley, remove the 3 screws from the washer top in the rear of the machine. The top should slide back some and then lift off. Watch the drive pulley behind the wash tub during the spin to make sure the rotation is smooth and even. Sometimes one of the arms on the pulley can crack or become bent and cause the pulley to wobble. More than likely, though, the drive belt would slip off. I have also seen where the hole in the center of the drive pulley starts to "round out". The hole is not perfectly round and has to flat sides. Sometimes over time the drive shaft will start to slip around the flat sides, causing the pulley to rattle during the spin cycle. If the rear tub bearing is starting to go, the washer will be very noisy during the spin cycle, and you may start to notice some stains on your clothes if the bearing seal has been breached. You can reach inside the wash tub with the unit turned off. With one hand, push up on the wash tub and release. If you can feel the tub moving up and down (even the slightest) this could be a sign that the bearing is worn out. Now this should be a noticeable metal on metal type feel. Not the normal motion of the wash tub moving up and down from the motion of the shocks. The tub bearing is not a cheap (or easy) fix. The entire back section of the rear outer tub shell has to be replaced, because the bearing is molded into the plastic. Check all the easy things first. Let me know if this helps.