Ge Front Load Washer Drum Making Noise

Replacing the tub bearing is a very involved repair and will require disassembling most of the washer.

Ge front load washer drum making noise.

If the washer is noisy during the spin cycle or is leaking from the bottom of the tub near the transmission the tub seal and bearing are likely defective. It has started making very loud noise during spin and also when i turn the drum slowly by hand it seems something is pulled upward along with the drum little ways until gravity pulls it back down creating a rattling sound almost as if a chain would slide down on the outer surface of the drum. All of the shocks seem to be moving about the same amount. When i run a load of normal size with the front lower panel off it does seem to shake around a lot.

If the bearing is lubricated with mechanical grease the sound should go away. If you suspect the rear bearing you should immediately contact the manufacturer to see if you can purchase the part and put it in yourself. I have about two and half years old ge gfwr4800fww gfwr4800f0fww specifically front loading washer. If the washer is making a loud noise the drive pulley may be worn out.

The main tub bearing is likely defective if the drum spins unevenly or you hear a rubbing sound. If it is damaged or defective replace it. Remove the drive pulley and inspect it carefully. Ge washer was very loud during spin cycle.

Ge washer gtwn4250d0ws. I replaced the tub bearing as. This video provides step by step instructions for replacing the tub bearing on ge top load washing machines. If the washer is making a loud noise the drive pulley might be worn out cracked loose or bent.

I just did another variable speed spin test and there was no noise at all no clothes. This will cause the bottom of the motor bracket to rub the bottom of the washer causing it to be noisy mainly on large loads. Front load open the door and hand turn the drum. However if you hear a squeaking noise verses grinding it could be that the bearing just needs lubrication.

If the drive pulley is loose or wobbling it will need to be replaced. If you are hearing a banging noise during the spin cycle it is possible that the rear bearing of your front loading washer is the cause and it could be doing major damage to mounting hardware for the drum. This video provides information on how to troubleshoot a front load washer that is making noise and the most likely defecti. Another indication that you have this problem is that the front of the washer doesn t stay on or won t go on.

The most common reasons for replacing the tub be. Washing machine is loud or noisy. I confirmed this by pulling the front cover off of the unit noticed some brown water pooled directly under the shaft tube.