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Drum is loose during Spin and Rinse cycle and banging against side of washer

My washer was in the Spin and Rinse cycle when it started banging against the side of the washer. The drum is loose also. Can you help me please?

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If it is under warranty, call Whirlpool at 1-866-698-2538. If it is out of warranty, try running the washer with no clothes in it in spin cycle. If it runs fine empty, it may be that when you had clothes in it they were not balanced evenly in the tub. If it runs off balance when empty, then a spring may have broken or come off. Contact an appliance repairman.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Dec 17, 2007

SOURCE: Loud Noise during spin cycle

drum bearings are gone,it would cost too much to repair,the drum shaft would to be repalced as well.Sorry

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  • Posted on Dec 25, 2008

SOURCE: whirl pool washer bangs when in spin cycle

if new did you remove shipping strap in back..the unit cant lean more than 2 degrees..make sure clothes are even in tub..try to wash clothes alike..

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  • Posted on Feb 07, 2009

SOURCE: spin cycle very loud,

spin surpport defective,,,this part is under warranty,,lifetime warranty..contact whirlpool for replacement of spin basket,,onthejopb

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Mar 07, 2009

SOURCE: Washer drum shakes excessively during fast spin

y shaped piece that contains the spindle that attatches to the basket and allows it to spin is corroded and cracking. you can't buy just the spindle bracket, you must buy the basket too. you'll be buying the front part of the drum too, if you wait to long.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Sep 30, 2010

SOURCE: My Whirlpool Duet washer started banging during

It appears your vibration damper has failed in this instance.

For replacement parts - head on over to PartSelect.com or RepairClinic.com and enter in your full model number for a full parts listing.
I recommend both sites because ...


FixYa has no affiliation with either site - I have been using and recommending them for years - trouble free.

PartSelect has a great schematic database for locating the part on your unit and great "testimonials" for each part that often times includes HOW-TO information.
RepairClinic has pictures of each part they sell and also a great how-to and troubleshooting for basic repairs.


If your unit has never been serviced - there should still be an original service manual enclosed in plastic taped to the inside of the shell.
In the service manual are Error codes, maintenance procedures, and troubleshooting steps you can follow.


Anything too complicated or beyond your scope should be handled by a professional.

If you think you want to tackle the repair - and have gotten stuck on a step - reply to your question and I will be glad to help you out.




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