Washing Machine Making Loud Noise — Rumble, Squeal, Knock

Your machine used to run quietly but now the neighbours are complaining? Every washing machine sound has a meaning. An experienced technician can diagnose the problem 80% accurately just by listening.

Rumbling — bearings

A deep rumble, especially during spin, means worn bearings. Test: spin the empty drum by hand. Grinding or scraping sounds confirm bearing failure.

Squealing — drive belt

A short squeal at the start of a cycle means the belt is slipping on the pulley.

Clicking/knocking — foreign object

Rhythmic clicking means something is trapped between the drum and tub — coins, hairpins, bra underwires.

Heavy vibration — shock absorbers

Machine jumping during spin? Worn shock absorbers. Continuing to use it risks damaging counterweights and hoses.

Any unusual sound warrants a check. Washing machine repair — 055 958 38 39