This sounds like the brakes have gotten some residue on them and are grabbing way too hard. The banging is the tub stopping too fast and the torque from this makes the tub bang into the cabinet. Just one bang at the end of a spin. Is this correct???
Lots of this design washer do this. The brakes have grease residue from the spin tube brearing this is making them stop the spin tub too fast. The intertia of this is the thump. To properly resolve this the unit will need to be dissasembled and the brake pads cleaned and the drum cleaned. This a easy job for me but can be daunting the first time.
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No, there are several thumping noises when the spin cycle stops as if the drum is out of balance or banging against something. But it only happens when the machine stops the spinning and the drum is slowing down the noises are very loud. It spins and washes fine and normal until the end. Got any suggestions?
Yes. Same problem. One single bang at the end of the cycle. I will check the brake and report back. Thankyou.
Slightly different model (Kenmore 80 series) washing machine, but same problem. After the spin cycle when stopping I hear a series of loud bangs. I can manually open the lid, grab the spinning basket and stop it (apply my hand as a brake), I'm guessing it's a brake pad problem.
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