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I have a top loading automatic washing machine it's getting unbalanced in spin circle and make lot of noice I recently purchased new suspension rod and I replaced with old one but still it getting unbalanced there is a liquid paste in old spring rod like sticky gelly I don't have that can you help me to find my issue
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Cause 1
Tub Bearing
The tub bearing is mounted in the middle of the outer tub. The tub bearing helps to keep the inner tub spinning smoothly. Replacing the tub bearing is a very involved repair and will require disassembling most of the washer. If the tub bearing is defective, we recommend replacing both the outer tub and bearing as an assembly if the manufacturer offers the components together.
Cause 2
Tub Seal and Bearing Kit
The tub bearing is mounted in the middle of the outer tub. The tub bearing helps to keep the inner tub spinning smoothly. If the washer is noisy during the spin cycle or is leaking from the bottom of the tub near the transmission, the tub seal and bearing are likely defective. Replacing the tub bearing is a very involved repair and will require disassembling most of the washer. If the tub bearing is defective, we recommend replacing the outer tub and bearing at the same time.
Cause 3
Rear Drum with Bearing
The rear drum has a bearing or bearings in it to keep the inner tub spinning smoothly. If the tub bearing system is defective the washer can become very noisy. On some machines bearings are sold separately from the rear drum, however we recommend replacing both the outer drum and bearing as an assembly if the manufacturer offers the components together because removing and pressing in the new bearing can be exceptionally difficult. Be aware that replacing the outer tub and bearing is also not easy and can be very costly.
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Cause 1
Shock Absorber
One or more of the shock absorbers might be broken or worn out. The shock absorbers dampen the vibration of the washer tub. If one or more of the shock absorbers are worn out, the washer will vibrate or shake. Sometimes, when a washer is moved to another location, the shock absorbers can separate. Check the shock absorbers to ensure that they are positioned correctly, and inspect them for damage and wear. If one or more of the shock absorbers are broken or worn out, we recommend replacing all of the shock absorbers as a preventative measure.
Cause 2
Suspension Rod
One or more of the suspension rods might be broken. The suspension rods help to dampen the movement of the washer tub. If one or more of the suspension rods are broken, the washer will vibrate or shake. To determine if the suspension rods are at fault, check the rods to determine if any of them are broken. If a suspension rod is broken, replace it.
Cause 3
Suspension Spring
One or more of the suspension springs might be broken. The suspension springs help to absorb the movement of the washer tub. If a suspension spring breaks, the tub might become unbalanced, causing it to shake and vibrate during operation. Inspect the suspension springs to determine if any of the springs are broken. If a suspension spring is broken, replace it.
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It's only 3 year old and it's working fine with out load the only problem is it's getting smashed during spin cycle
And it's bounce back when I pressed tub corner I think it's issue of suspension rod can you tell more about suspension rod
Ok I will buy 4 suspension rod and there is some sticky gelly on old suspension rod can you tell about that to I don't know it's important or not and Thank you for your support
My washer is quite old at 11years, but recently its been making some popping noises when it spins fast and a lot of times on the last spin it won't bang around like its actually unbalenced, but a ul code for unbalenced load pops up even when its just a small load or the clothes seem evenly set. A thing I noticed paying attention to it is if it goes unbalenced it isnt shaking but making like a wooshing sound that gets loulder and louder than it stops saying ul. But sometimes you can redo the last 10min about 3or 4 times then it finally pulld through, but its super tedious doing this every load. Thanks!! It is a whirlpool top load
Just bought an older refurbished Amana washer, the kind with no LEDs below the selection knob. NTW5400TQ1
It seems to work fine when washing but shakes a little much during spin cycle. When I put the washer tub down it feels totally solid with no give. When I pull the drum from side to side it stays where I pull it and does not bounce back. Don't know if it needs a spring kit as the drum spins and doesn't hit the sides at all. But it cause the washer to vibrat and shake. Not violently but enough to notice.
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3 Comments
My machine keeps getting unbalanced in the final runs spin cycle. I assumed I may need new bearings or suspension rods as mentioned and figured I’d just buy a new machine since this one is over 10 years old. However, I just realized it never goes unbalanced when it is spinning out from the wash cycle, just the final rinse cycle. Why is that?
by lhohio
How can I fix it myself and how do I take out the basket on top loader
by Sandy
How to take out the basket for a top loader whirlpool washing machine to correct the balance when it goes to the spin cycle
by Sandy