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Our washer has a loud vibration while spinning. The washer is level.

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I have a Maytag Bravos Washer - I have the same problem. It cost as much to change the spin bearing as to buy another washer.

Remember its whats inside that maters - I will never ever again buy another Maytag!

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It could be either bearing failure or the support arms that hold the wash drum are failing. If it is relatively quiet when in the normal wash cycle but noisy only during the spin cycle, means that the bearings have failed. It's an expensive job to replace since you need to tear the entire machine apart to get to the outer tub. Another reason is that the manufacturer does not sell you replacement bearings but you must buy the outer rear tub. Get a few estimates before deciding whether to repair or replace.

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  • Posted on Jan 14, 2008

SOURCE: New LG WM2688H*M Steam Washer

Your load is unbalanced, at least that is what is sounds like. Have you taken out all the shipping bolts?

These washers and dryers hold very little clothing, 3-4 pair of jeans or less if the person is really large and maybe three regular sized thick bath towels since they weight so much when wet. You must make sure you are not overloading your machines when in use.

Good luck and if you keep having problems I would take a look at the manual and call customer service to report this issue to them. Make sure you get a repair number for your records.

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Anonymous

  • Posted on Feb 05, 2008

SOURCE: kenmore washer model 41740042990

there is a concrete block (a counter weight) inside the unit. maybe it fell off the bracket. remove back panel (after unplugging) and check it.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Mar 07, 2009

SOURCE: Washer drum shakes excessively during fast spin

y shaped piece that contains the spindle that attatches to the basket and allows it to spin is corroded and cracking. you can't buy just the spindle bracket, you must buy the basket too. you'll be buying the front part of the drum too, if you wait to long.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Mar 12, 2009

SOURCE: GE washer (wjsr4160gww) makes loud noise during spin cycle

Remove the front panel and you will see two metal guides attached to the front of the frame. One of them will probably be bent and the transmission assembly will have jumped over one or the other of the guides. You need to manually pull it back to center then straighten the bent guide. May have been caused by load being out of balance or machine not properly leveled. Good luck.

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  • Posted on Apr 12, 2009

SOURCE: Kennmore washer model #110.29842991

Try checking the drum bearings and shocks.They might have been damaged during the previous heavy vibrations. This is certainly not a problem with the motor. Will try getting some internal diagrams to disassemble in case you are handy and need them.Else call a local technician and get them changed for good.Good luck with the machine.Please do post comments and results.

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