Really loud washing machine

robocode

The washing machine sounds like it's on it's last legs, spinning really loudly. From reading around it sounds like the bearings are gone, and better to replace than repair. Just wondering if I can keep using it until it just stops altogether? It's cleaning the clothes fine.

washman3

How old is it.?
Make and model, (written inside the door surround)
Can you do the job yourself.?
Has the warranty expired.?

The Red Ace

to answer your question , yes you can until either it throws off the belt or blows a fuse if the drum drops enough to cut through the heating element, for most users its replacement time

byte

Is there not a possibility it could cause clothes to get specs of oil, if the seal leaks?

I've known of people to get clothes destroyed with oil from presumably the shaft/bearings fail?

washman3

byte wrote: »

Is there not a possibility it could cause clothes to get specs of oil, if the seal leaks?

I've known of people to get clothes destroyed with oil from presumably the shaft/bearings fail?

Yes. True. This often happens.

robocode

Thanks for your input. I better replace it so! The OH would murder me if oil got on her clothes :eek:

NIMAN

Its not unbalanced by any chance?

An unbalanced washing machine can get real noisy and violent when its hits top spin speed.