Siemens Washing Machine Making Loud Noise
Siemens Washing Machine Making Loud Noise
If your Siemens washing machine is making a loud noise, banging, rattling or grinding during the wash or spin cycle, there are several checks you can carry out at home before calling an engineer.
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Why Is My Siemens Washing Machine Making Loud Noise?
Loud noises from a washing machine can have several causes. The type of noise — banging, rattling, grinding or squealing — can help identify where the fault lies.
Common Causes
Foreign objects in the drum
The most common cause of a rattling or clanking noise. Coins, buttons, bra wires and other small objects can become trapped in the drum or between the drum and the door seal.
Unbalanced load
A heavy or uneven load can cause the drum to bang against the sides of the machine during the spin cycle. This is particularly common with single heavy items such as towels or jeans.
Worn drum bearings
A loud rumbling or grinding noise, especially during the spin cycle, is often caused by worn drum bearings. This will worsen over time and will require professional attention.
Worn carbon brushes
A loud scraping or grinding noise from the motor area can indicate worn carbon brushes on older machines.
Pump blockage
A humming or grinding noise during drainage may indicate a blocked or failing drain pump.
Items caught in the pump filter
A rattling noise during the drain cycle can be caused by small objects caught in the pump filter.
Checks To Try Before Calling An Engineer
Check the drum for foreign objects
Remove any laundry and check the drum thoroughly, including the seal, for coins, bra wires or other objects. Run a short cycle and listen for the noise.
Redistribute the load
If the noise occurs during spinning, open the door and redistribute the laundry evenly around the drum. Select a spin-only programme and try again.
Clean the pump filter
A blocked pump filter can cause humming or rattling during drainage. Locate the filter behind the small panel at the bottom front of the machine, place towels beneath it, twist anticlockwise to remove and clear any debris.
Check the machine is level
Ensure all four feet are in firm contact with the floor. An uneven machine will vibrate excessively during the spin cycle.
If You Need Spare Parts
If you are confident carrying out the repair yourself, compatible Siemens washing machine spare parts are available on Amazon with next day delivery.
Always check your model number before ordering to ensure compatibility.
When To Contact A Professional
If the noise is a persistent grinding or rumbling during the spin cycle, the drum bearings are likely worn and will need to be replaced by a qualified engineer.
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