Whirlpool model AWM 3000. AT START OF SPIN DRUM APPEARS TO BE HITTING SIDE OF MACHINE, TERRIBLE NOISE. MACHINE NOT OVERLOADED. CAN YOU TELL ME POSSIBLE PROBLEM?

Manually turn the motor and drum and listen for the noise, if so the motor bearings, the drum agitator shaft and fittings must be checked. Also the suspensions which include the shock absorbers and springs, the body clamps must be checked to be in correct alignment and not changed in position. Tightening of the mounting is also very important. Finally in most cases a drop of OIL or smear of grease on the moving parts cane solve most issues.

Check this link :

http://www.espares.co.uk/advice/washing-machines/a/7/1210/wobbly-washing-machine-or-tumble-dryer.html
For replacement of bearings check for tips on this visual link: http://www.espares.co.uk/advice/washing-machines/a/7/1401/how-to-replace-the-bearings-on-a-washing-mach.html

Check the pump

the drum bearings are shot,you need to get them replaced,if the drum is actually hitting the sides if the tub this could be a broken spider thats on the rear of the inner drum that holds the drum on if this comes loose it can cause serious personal injury

Hi,
The problem might be springs of the unit might be loosen or the suspension which holds the washing machine drum unit kindly replace the after checking which is faulty.It is difficult to find in spring but in suspension it must not go freely if if goes freely means kindly replace the suspension this problem will be solved

remove the bottom front panel (2 screws) look in and on the left and right side you should see 2 shockabsorbers. They probably need to be replaced. The 4 plastic pins need to be removed. I used a socket to compress the "flanges" and a hammer to tap them out.

sounds like the drum is rubbing on some part of an exterior wall of your washer,.or you have a bearing going, or worst case scenario you have transmission problems and need to get a serviceman in to check your machine.But firstI would call the manfacturer and explain the problem they may be able to resolve it over the phone give them model no. Make and year of manfacture they hopefully can help you with this

check balancing
look in side the lid small clothes some how may fix anywhere inside

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

hi there,

Most noises from a washing machine occur during the spin cycle. If you hear loud thumping/or sound
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.

Go to www.Searspartsdirect.com You should be able to find an exploded view and parts list