Quick summary
The type of sound points to the source: metallic clicking is usually an object in the drum or filter; humming while draining often the pump; a roar that rises with spin may mean bearings; heavy banging is usually imbalance or uneven feet.
Washers make normal sounds—water filling, the lock, spin acceleration. New or worsening noises are signals worth attention: some are simple, some precede a bigger fault.
Unplug the appliance, close the water tap if there's a leak, and never open covers that need tools or expose wiring or circuits.
Possible causes
Small objects in drum or filter
Coins, keys and clips rattle during tumbling or draining.
Drain pump
Something lodged in the pump causes humming or rattling while draining.
Bearings
A rising roar that increases with spin speed, sometimes with a small leak; needs specialist checks.
Uneven feet or imbalance
Banging during spin from unadjusted feet or a bunched load.
Transit bolts not removed
On new or recently moved machines, leftover transit bolts cause severe noise and vibration.
Safe checks you can do
- Unplug and slowly rotate the drum by hand, listening for scraping.
- Clean the pump filter and remove coins and small items.
- Empty pockets before washing.
- Check the washer is level and the load is balanced.
- If the washer is new or was moved, confirm the rear transit bolts were removed per the installation guide.
When to stop checking immediately
- Stop using it if there's sharp metallic scraping, to avoid drum damage.
- If a leak appears together with the roar.
Related components
- Inner drum
- Motor
- Drain pump
- Pump filter
When do you need a technician?
The technician checks bearings and seals, the suspension and the pump, identifies the source by testing each cycle stage and explains the fix and cost before starting.
FAQ
Is loud spinning normal?
Some extra noise as spin accelerates is normal, but a rising roar or banging isn't.
What are transit bolts?
Bolts that lock the drum for shipping; they must be removed before first use per the installation guide.
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