Today, my washing machine started making a loud clicking noise during the spin cycle, or just as the spin cycle is starting up. The machine spins. It is not off balance. It is not the timer - we've had the washer since 1995 ish What might be the problem?

Most noises from a washing machine occur during the rinse or spin cycle. If you hear loud thumping during the spin, the load of clothes may have become unbalanced. Stop the washer and redistribute the clothes, then re-start it. Repeat these steps if necessary.This will solve your problem.

Most noises from a washing machine occur during the spin cycle. If you hear loud thumping during the spin, the load of clothes may have become unbalanced. Stop the washer and redistribute the clothes, then re-start it. Repeat these steps if necessary.

my washer won't spin

Probably the belt.
Ck out this site for the belt and how to replace inspect it.
See item#3.

https://www.repairclinic.com/RepairHelp/How-To-Fix-A-Washing-Machine/39-2-625403-/new/Frigidaire-Washer-is-making-loud-noise-FWS6973EW1
sorry for the late reply.

Well it is ethier Belt, Cluch ,motor ,Or transmission. But it does sound like your transmission . The loud clunk is the brake in the gear case ( Trans.). It might have broken off.

it is your bearings and your transmission the noise is coming from your bearings but because you have to push the basket to get it started your transmission is bad also

Most noises from a washing machine occur during the spin cycle. If you hear loud thumping during the spin, the load of clothes may have become unbalanced. Stop the washer and redistribute the clothes, then re-start it. Repeat these steps if necessary.

Yes, bearing, most definitely. It is a cheap part but difficult to replace.

GE WPXH214ACC Washer drum makes loud noise when spinning sometimes. We've had it since 2005 & never had this happen before. Washer is level, must stop & redistribute clothes to correct. Just started happening now.

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