Loud banging when on the spin cycle - GE GTWP1800DWW Top Load Washers

Jason Harris

• 274 Answers
• Posted on Jan 07, 2008

SOURCE: Loud Noise on Spin Cycle

it could be 1 of 3 thing if the banging is coming from the case then your suspension legs are no good you will need to right down your model number and go on ebay or to you local appliances shop they will help you or even take a look you will save a lot of time and money if you go and see your local second hand shop that do appliances they will do the job relay cheep £25-£30 pound with the legs

SOURCE: the washer makes loud banging

It could be that your machine is not level,

SOURCE: Loud banging noise durning washing machine spin cycles.

First plug off the wall. Open the machine from behind to examine if any shock-absorbers(known as dampers) or springs have come off or broken. Your dealer could help with spares. But you could do the job yourself.

For spares:
RepairClinic.com (which is good)
espares.co.uk
AppliancePartsPros.com

SOURCE: excessive noise

I had the same problem. Two things were bad. One was the shock absorber and must be changed out as a pair. Also one of the springs that supports the tub was broken. My guess is that the spring broke and the shock failed shortly after. since it was more easily accessible and appeared to be the problem, I replaced the broken shock. Only to find the spring was broken too. After replacing the spring, its worked fine for a couple of years. Obviously I'm looking at this site because I'm having another problem, but this time I think it is the tub bearing.

Kelly

• 3740 Answers
• Posted on Mar 07, 2010

SOURCE: loud banging noise during washing cycle. Sounds

Grab the agitator at the base and attempt to rotate it clockwise and counter clock wise. It should remain firmly in place. If there is movement the agitator spline is worn.

This is your Agitator:

http://www.repairclinic.com/Appliance-Parts?s=t-WBSR3140DW-%3d%3dc201

It does not come with the fabric dispenser. It has to be ordered seperately. You should be able to transfer you old one to the new one if you do have to replace the agitator.

Besides the agitator the drive bell can also be the source of the noise. It is located under the agitator.

http://www.repairclinic.com/SSPartDetail.aspx?s=t-WBSR3140DW-%3d%3dc239i1195917&PartID=1195917

This part is the most likely cause of the noise.

Thanks for using FixYa.

Kelly