My samsung WA13V5 machine makes a horrible sound when washing like gears not engaging

tom wright

• 219 Answers
• Posted on May 18, 2009

SOURCE: Machine does not spin, it only makes a horrible racketing noise

Sound like you have a busted coupler .It is located between the motor and trany.Cheak inbetween .hope i helped.:)

SOURCE: roper washing machine

roper washer made a buzzing sound when spining

Richard Roth

• 9472 Answers
• Posted on Jan 02, 2011

SOURCE: Kenmore washing machine, model 110. 23832100;

You will need to replace the "motor coupler". Here is a link to the part you will need. The video below will walk you thru the repair.

Donald DCruz

• 17130 Answers
• Posted on Feb 19, 2011

SOURCE: My washing machine will not

Most important in such a case is a perfect observation. So remove power and look for the motor drive. Manually check for the drive turning the pulley of the motor , check if there is any jamming or mechanical fault in the drive shaft , if so you will need to reset - over haul - this section.

SOURCE: I have a Samsung 13kg

Hi from retired Englishman in SW France,
To test the pump see near the end ------->

Here are my complete, general pre-typed guidance notes for checking both the filter and the motor ;-0)
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If you are unsure where the filter is, it is often behind the front lower (kick) panel (or in some machines at the rear in an awkward position!) and most are held in by a round cover/knob.

REMOVE POWER AND ENSURE YOU HAVE A WATER RECEPTACLE/RAGS TO SOAK UP THE WATER WHICH IS BOUND TO POUR OUT!

It's surprising what people have found in theirs! It is always worthwhile checking it on a regular basis.
Now- whilst the filter is removed it is normally possible to see the drain motor and ensure it is not jammed by a foreign object such as a needle or a toothpick. It should be able to be turned by hand/finger- the power IS OFF!
At this point it is also possible to test if the motor works. No clothes or water in the machine, select a spin cycle and put the power back on. You should be able to see the motor turning at some point, possibly straight away. If it doesn't work then the motor is malfunctioning!

Hope the filter is the problem and good luck!
John C

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