A Samsung washing machine making noise irritates a lot of people. Fortunately, there’s something you can do about it. If your washer is making different noises, this guide will help you identify the cause of the issue and how to fix it.
So, without wasting any more time, let’s begin…
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Samsung Washing Machine Making Noise When Spinning
Here are the most common things that can cause your Samsung washing machine to make noise when spinning…
1. Washer Is Not Level
If your washing machine is not properly sitting on the floor, it will shake quite a bit during spin cycles. As a result of this, a lot of noise will be produced.
To fix this issue, ensure that your washing machine sits on a firm, even surface. After checking if the surface is level, check the washer’s legs to ensure that no one is longer than the other.
If you notice the washer’s legs aren’t equal, tilt the machine back a bit and adjust the legs by hand as needed. To secure the legs at the length you choose, use the provided spanner to tighten the bolt around each leg. Use a leveler to ensure that the washer is properly balanced.
2. Item Stuck In Washer’s Drum
If an item such as a coin is stuck between your washer’s inner and outer drum, a lot of noise will be produced during spin cycles. Here’s what to do to fix this this problem…
Step 1. Turn off your washing machine’s water and power supply to avoid electrocution and water spills.
Step 2. Open the door of your washing machine.
Step 3. Using your hand, slowly turn the washer’s drum to determine the location of the stuck coin.
Step 4. Once you’ve determined the location of the coin, tilt the washer forward a bit to move the item to the washer’s opening.
Step 5. Wedge a flat-headed screwdriver into the space between the inner drum and the outer drum (you will need to pull the gray rubber seal around the door back a bit).
Step 6. Get a pair of needle-nosed pliers and get someone to point a flashlight at the drum for you.
Step 7. Reach through the gap created with the screwdriver and try to pick out the stuck item using the needle-nosed pliers (this may be a bit tricky). With a bit of luck, you should be able to pull the stuck item out of the washer’s drum without any trouble.
3. Loose Drum Weight (Front Loaders)
If your Samsung washing machine is making noise when spinning, it could be as a result of a damaged drum weight. Follow the steps below to replace this part…
Step 1. Disconnect your appliance from the power outlet before starting this repair in order to prevent electrocution.
Step 2. Take out the bolts at the back of the machine securing the top panel. Slide the top panel backwards a few inches, the lift it off the machine.
Step 3. Pry the pump filter access panel open, then pull the emergency drain tube out of the retainers.
Step 4. Loosen the bolts in the pump filter housing using your Philips screwdriver. With someone assisting you, tip the machine backwards and support it. Loosen the bolts at the bottom of the front panel.
Step 5. Set your washing machine back onto its feet. Pull the detergent tray out, then press the little tab inside to release it from the dispenser.
Step 6. Loosen the screws at the top of the control panel securing the dispenser. Move the detergent dispenser out of place.
Step 7. Pry the control panel off the mounting bracket. Disconnect the wires plugged into the control panel, then set the panel aside.
Step 8. Open your washing machine’s door. Use your Philips screwdriver to take out the bolts holding the door lock to the front panel.
Step 9. Wedge a flat-blade screwdriver underneath the retaining wire around the door boot seal. Carefully work the screwdriver around until the wire pops off.
Step 10. Pry the door gasket off the front panel. Loosen the nuts at the top of the front panel. Carefully lift the front panel off the cabinet, then set it aside.
Step 11. Using a 13mm socket wrench, take out the bolts securing the lower and upper weights to the front of the drum. Carefully lift each weight off the drum and set aside.
Step 12. Prepare the new weights for installation, then mount them on the drum. Secure the weights by tightening the 13mm bolts.
Step 13. Lift the front panel and carefully snap it onto the front of the cabinet. With your Philips screwdriver, apply the bolts at the top of the front panel.
Step 14. Tip your appliance backwards carefully, then support it. Tighten the screws at the bottom of the front panel. Set your appliance on its feet.
Step 15. Tighten the screws in the pump filter housing. Push the emergency drain tube into the retainers. Close the access panel.
Step 16. Open the door of your machine, then push the door lock into place. Secure the door lock by applying the Philips screws.
Step 17. Refit the door boot seal around the front panel. Fit the retaining wire around the door boot seal using a flat-blade screwdriver.
Step 18. Plug the wires back into the control panel. Snap the panel onto the front of the cabinet.
Step 19. Move the detergent dispenser into place, then apply the screws at the top of the control panel to secure it.
Step 20. Push the soap tray into the dispenser. Remount the top panel on the cabinet, then push it forwards.
Step 21. Tighten the bolts at the top of the front panel using a Philips screwdriver. Reconnect the appliance to the power outlet, then try running a cycle to see if the issue has been fixed.
4. Damaged Shock Absorbers (Front Loaders)
Damaged shock absorbers can cause your washing machine to make noise when spinning. Follow the steps below to replace this part…
Front Shock Absorbers
Step 1. Ensure that you disconnect your appliance from the power outlet before starting this procedure in order to prevent any chances of electrocution.
Step 2. Go to the back of the washer, then loosen the bolts securing the top panel to the cabinet using a Philips screwdriver. Slide the panel backwards about an inch or so, then lift it off the machine.
Step 3. Slide the soap tray out of the dispenser. Press the little tab in the tray to release it from the housing. Set the tray aside.
Step 4. Take out the screws at the top of the control panel securing the dispenser. Move the dispenser out of place.
Step 5. Pry the control panel off the front of the cabinet (use a flat-blade screwdriver if needed). Detach the wires plugged into the control panel, then set the panel aside.
Step 6. Open the door of your washing machine. Take out the screws holding the door lock to the front panel using a Philips screwdriver.
Step 7. Use needle-nosed pliers or a flat-blade screwdriver to carefully pry out the retaining wire around the door boot seal. Peel the door gasket off the lip of the front panel.
Step 8. Pry the pump filter access panel open, then pull the emergency drain tube out of the retainers.
Step 9. Use your Philips screwdriver to take out the bolts in the pump filter housing. Tip the machine backwards, then place a support underneath (you can get someone to assist you).
Step 10. Loosen the bolts at the bottom of the front panel using your screwdriver. Carefully the machine onto its feet.
Step 11. Take out the screws at the top of the front panel. Lift the front panel off the cabinet, then set it aside.
Step 12. Using a 13mm socket wrench, loosen the lower and upper mounting bolts securing one shock absorber to the tub. Pull the shock absorber out of the cabinet, then discard it.
Step 13. Prepare your new washing machine shock absorber for installation by unpacking it. Push the new shock absorber into the mounts on the cabinet and tub. Secure the shock by applying the 13mm bolts.
Step 14. Lift the front panel and snap it back onto the cabinet. Apply the nuts at the top of the front panel using your Philips screwdriver.
Step 15. Tip the appliance backwards carefully, then apply the nuts at the bottom of the front panel.
Step 16. Set the machine back onto its feet. Tighten the two screws in the pump filter housing. Push the emergency drain tube back into the retainers, then close the access panel.
Step 17. Open the door of your machine. Reach into the cabinet, the push the door switch assembly into place. Secure the door switch by tightening the Philips screws.
Step 18. Fit the door gasket around the front panel. Using a flat-blade screwdriver, fit the retaining wire around the door boot seal.
Step 19. Plug the wires back into the control panel. Snap the panel onto the front of the cabinet. Move the dispenser back into place.
Step 20. With your screwdriver, apply the bolts at the top of the control panel to secure the dispenser.
Step 21. Push the soap tray into the dispenser. Mount the top panel on the cabinet, then push it forwards. Apply the bolts at the back of the top panel using your Philips screwdriver.
Step 22. Reconnect your appliance to the electrical outlet, then try running a spin cycle to ensure that the issue has been fixed.
Rear Shock Absorbers
Step 1. In order to prevent any chances of electrocution, ensure that you disconnect the appliance from the power outlet before starting this repair.
Step 2. Use your Philips screwdriver to take out the bolts securing the rear access panel to the cabinet. Pry the panel off the machine and set it aside.
Step 3. Loosen the lower and upper mounting bolts securing one of the shock absorbers at the back of the tub. Pull the shock absorber out of the cabinet, then discard it.
Step 4. Unpack your new washing machine shock absorber, then push it into the mounts on the tub and cabinet. Secure the shock absorber by applying the upper and lower 13mm bolts.
Step 5. Snap the rear access panel back onto the cabinet, then reconnect the appliance to the power outlet. Ensure that the issue has been fixed by running a spin cycle.
5. Damaged Balance Ring
To replace the balance ring in your front loader Samsung washing machine, follow the steps below…
Step 1. In order to prevent any chances of electrocution or leakage, disconnect the power cord from the outlet and turn the water taps off before starting this repair.
Step 2. Using a Philips screwdriver, take out the bolts securing the rear access panel to the cabinet. Pry the panel off the washer and set it aside.
Step 3. Detach the wires from the stator at the back of the tub (ensure that you note where each plug goes).
Step 4. Disconnect the wire harness from the temperature sensor at the back of the tub. Using your Philips screwdriver, loosen the nuts holding the wire harness bracket to the back of the machine.
Step 5. Take out the bolt holding the rotor to the back of the tub using a 19mm socket wrench. Pry the rotor off the machine and set it aside.
Step 6. With a 10mm socket wrench, take out the six bolts holding the stator to the back of the tub. Pry the stator off the tub, then set it aside.
Step 8. Loosen the nut securing the top panel to the cabinet using your Philips screwdriver. Slide the top panel backwards a few inches, then lift it off the machine.
Step 9. Use your screwdriver to loosen the screw-clamp securing the vent hose to the port at the top of the drum. Detach the hose from the machine.
Step 10. Pull the soap tray out of the dispenser. Press the little tab in the tray to release it from the housing.
Step 11. Loosen the bolts at the top of the control panel using your Philips screwdriver. Pry the panel off the cabinet.
Step 12. Note the positioning of the wires attached to the control panel, then disconnect each one. Set the control panel aside.
Step 13. Pry the pump filter access panel open, then pull the emergency drain tube out of the retainers. Use your screwdriver to take out the two screws in the pump filter housing.
Step 14. Open the door of your machine, then use your Philips screwdriver to take out the bolts securing the door switch.
Step 15. Wedge a flat-blade screwdriver underneath the retaining band around the door gasket. Carefully work the screw-driver around until the wire pops off (take care not to damage the door seal).
Step 16. Peel the door gasket off the front panel. Take out the bolts at the top of the front panel using your Philips screwdriver. Lift the front panel off the cabinet carefully, then set it aside.
Step 17. Place a small container underneath the emergency drain tube. Pull the cap off the tube, then drain out any water stuck in the machine.
Step 18. Once all the water has been drained out, put the hose’s cap back on. Using a pair of pliers of needed, release the retaining clamp holding the little tube to the port on the door boot seal.
Step 19. Take out the bolt on the inner retaining wire securing the door boot seal using a Philips screwdriver. Pry the door gasket off the drum opening, then set it aside.
Step 20. Squeeze the retaining clamp holding the dispenser hose to the tub, then move it out of place. Detach the hose from the tub.
Step 21. Loosen the bolts securing the weights to the front of the drum using a 13mm socket wrench. Lift each weight off the drum carefully, then set them aside.
Step 22. Release the retaining clamp holding the air pressure tube to the port on the drum. Detach the tube from the port, then release it from the twist retainers.
Step 23. Detach the wires connected to the heating element at the lower front of the tub (ensure that you take note of where each plug goes). Loosen the screws holding the wire retainer to the tub.
Step 24. Use your Philips screwdriver to loosen the screw-clamp securing the sump hose to the bottom of the tub. Disconnect the hose from the tub (keep a rag nearby in case water spills).
Step 25. Using a 13mm socket wrench, loosen the upper mounting bolts of the four shock absorbers connected to the tub. Detach each shock absorber from the tub, then push them aside.
Step 26. Loosen the nuts on the control panel mounting bracket securing the dispenser. Move the dispenser assembly out of place.
Step 27. Use a flat-blade screwdriver to pry the retainers off the suspension springs at the side of the cabinet.
Step 28. Carefully lift and unhook the two springs from the cabinet. Lower the tub assembly, then guide it out of the cabinet.
Step 29. Unhook the two suspension springs from the mounts on the tub. Turn the tub assembly so it faces upwards, then set it on two supports.
Step 30. Using a 10mm socket wrench with an extension, take out the bolts holding the two halves of the outer tub together. Lift the front half of the outer tub off the assembly, then set it aside.
Step 31. With a Philips screwdriver, loosen the bolts holding the front balance ring in the inner tub. Using a putty knife, pry the ring out and discard it.
Step 32. Push the new balance ring into the inner tub, then tighten the bolts using your Philips screwdriver.
Step 33. To replace the rear balance ring, lift the inner tub out of the rear half of the outer tub. Turn the inner tub over.
Step 34. Take out the bolts holding the spider support arm to the back of the tub. Lift the spider off and set it aside.
Step 35. Loosen the nuts securing the rear balance ring using a Phillips screwdriver. Pry the ring out of the tub using a putty knife.
Step 36. Discard the old balance ring, then prepare the new one for installation by unpacking it. Push the new ring into the tub, then apply the Philips screws.
Step 37. Mount the spider arm on the inner tub, then secure it by applying the six 10mm bolts.
Step 38. Turn the inner tub over, then lower it into the rear half of the outer tub. Lower the front half of the outer tub onto the assembly. Secure the two halves of the tub by applying the 10mm bolts.
Step 39. Hook the two suspension springs onto the tub. Carefully guide the tub assembly into the cabinet.
Step 40. Lift the two springs, then hook them onto the cabinet. Snap the retainers onto the suspension springs.
Step 41. Push the four shock absorbers into the mounts at the bottom of the tub. Secure the shock absorbers by applying the 13mm bolts.
Step 42. Move the detergent dispenser back into place, then apply the nuts at the top to secure it.
Step 43. Reconnect the sump hose to the port at the bottom of the tub. Tighten the screw-clamp to secure the hose.
Step 44. Plug each wire connector into its appropriate terminal on the heating element.
Step 45. Connect the pressure tube to the port on the tub, then secure it using the retaining clamp.
Step 46. Reconnect the dispenser hose to the port on the drum. Slide the retaining clamp into place to secure the hose.
Step 47. Carefully fit the door boot seal around the drum opening. Fit the inner retaining wire around the seal. Secure the wire by tightening the bolt on the screw-clamp.
Step 48. Connect the little tube to the port on the door seal. Secure the tube by sliding the retaining clamp into place.
Step 49. Lift the two weights and mount them on the drum. Secure the weights by applying the 13mm bolts.
Step 50. Carefully lift the front panel and mount it on the cabinet. Using your Philips screwdriver, apply the bolts at the top of the panel.
Step 51. Apply the two screws in the pump filter housing. Open the door of your machine.
Step 52. Reach in behind the front panel, then push the door lock into place. Secure the door lock by applying the Philips screws.
Step 53. Refit the door boot seal around the front panel. Fit the outer retaining wire around the door seal using a flat-blade screwdriver.
Step 54. Plug the wires back into the control panel. Snap the panel onto the front of the cabinet. Apply the screws at the top of the panel.
Step 55. Push the soap tray into the dispenser. Reconnect the vent hose to the port at the top of the drum. Secure the hose using the retaining clamp.
Step 56. Plug the wire connector into the temperature sensor at the back of the tub. Secure the wire harness bracket to the back of the tub by applying the bolts.
Step 57. Mount the stator at the back of the tub, then use a 10mm socket wrench to apply the bolts. Plug the wires into the stator.
Step 58. Place the rotor on the stator, then secure it by applying the 19mm bolt. Snap the rear access panel onto the cabinet, then secure it with the Philips screws.
Step 59. Mount the top panel on the cabinet, then push it forwards. Use your Philips screwdriver to apply the nuts at the back of the panel.
Step 60. Reconnect your appliance to the electrical outlet, then turn the water taps on. Ensure that the noise has stopped by running a spin cycle.
6. Damaged Bearings (Front Loaders)
If the bearings in your front loader washing machine get warped, it will cause the drum to make noise when spinning. Follow the steps below to replace this part…
Tools Needed:
- New bearing kit
- 10mm, 13mm, and 19mm socket wrenches
- Philips screwdriver
- Two supports
- Flat-blade screwdriver
- Socket wrench extension
- Hammer and a punch
- Pliers
Step 1. In order to prevent leakage and electrocution, turn the water supply taps off and disconnect the power cord from the outlet before starting this repair.
Step 2. Loosen the bolts at the back of the machine securing the top panel using a Philips screwdriver. Pull the panel backwards a few inches, then lift it off the cabinet.
Step 3. Use pliers to release the spring clamp holding the dispenser outlet hose to the tub. Detach the hose from the machine.
Step 4. Slide the soap tray out of the housing. Press the tab inside the tray to release it from the dispenser. Use your Philips screwdriver to take out the bolts at the top of the control panel securing the dispenser.
Step 5. Pull the dispenser out of place, then set it aside. Loosen the bolts securing the control panel to the mounting bracket using your Philips screwdriver.
Step 6. Pry the control panel off the cabinet. Disconnect the wires plugged into the control panel (ensure that you note where each plug goes).
Step 7. Open your washing machine’s door. Wedge a flat-blade screwdriver underneath the retaining wire around the door seal (take care not to damage the seal).
Step 8. Work the screwdriver around until the wire pops off. Pry the door seal off the front panel.
Step 9. With your Philips screwdriver, take out the bolts holding the door lock to the front panel. Pry the pump filter access panel open, then pull the emergency drain tube out of the retainers.
Step 10. Loosen the bolts in the pump filter housing using a Philips screwdriver. Take out the nuts at the top of the front panel.
Step 11. Carefully lift the front panel off the cabinet and set it aside. Squeeze the retaining clamp holding the little tube to the port on the door seal. Detach the tube from the seal.
Step 12. Loosen the bolts holding the weights to the front of the drum using a 13mm socket wrench. Lift each weight off the machine carefully, then set them aside.
Step 13. Release the retaining clamp holding the pressure tube to the port on the tub. Detach the tube from the machine.
Step 14. Place a small container underneath the emergency drain hose. Pull the hose’s cap off, then drain out any water stuck in the machine.
Step 15. Once all the water has drained out, put the hose’s cap back on. Place a rag on the floor underneath the sump hose.
Step 16. Take out the bolt on the screw-clamp securing the sump hose to the bottom of the tub. Detach the hose from the machine.
Step 17. Detach the wires plugged into the heating element at the bottom of the tub (ensure that you note where each plug goes). Loosen the screw holding the wire retainer to the tub.
Step 18. Go to the back of the cabinet, then take out the bolts holding the rear access panel. Lift the panel off the machine, then set it aside.
Step 19. Loosen the nut holding the rotor to the back of the tub using a 19mm socket wrench. Pry the rotor off the machine, then set it aside (this will require some effort).
Step 20. Detach the two wires connected to the stator. Disconnect the thermistor wire harness at the back of the tub.
Step 21. Take out the nuts securing the wire harness retaining bracket to the back of the tub. Lift the bracket off and set it aside.
Step 22. Take out the bolts securing the stator to the tub using your 10mm socket wrench. Lift the stator off the machine.
Step 23. Loose the upper mounting bolts of the four shock absorbers using a 13mm socket wrench. Pull each shock absorber out of tub.
Step 24. Using a pair of pliers, release the retaining clamp securing the vent hose to the tub. Detach the hose from the machine.
Step 25. With your flat-blade screwdriver, pry off the suspension spring retainers on the cabinet. Carefully lift each spring and unhook it from the cabinet.
Step 26. Lower the tub assembly, then guide it out of the machine. Unhook the springs from the tub mounts.
Step 27. Set the tub assembly on two supports facing upwards. Loosen all the nuts holding the two halves of the outer tub together using a 10mm socket with an extension.
Step 28. Lift the front half of the tub off the assembly, then set it aside. Lift the inner tub out of the rear half of the outer tub.
Step 29. Using a flat-blade screwdriver, pry the bearing seal out of the tub. Apply some anti-rust oil to the bearings to loosen them.
Step 30. Using a hammer and a punch, knock the outer bearing out of the tub. Turn the tub assembly over.
Step 31. Use the mallet and punch to knock the inner bearing out in the same way. Clean the bearing seat using a cloth.
Step 32. Prepare the new bearing kit for installation by unpacking it. Apply some liquid soap to the new outer bearing.
Step 33. Place the bearing on the tub seat. Plate a flat board on the bearing, then knock the bearing into place with your hammer.
Step 34. Turn the tub assembly over, then use your hammer to knock the new inner bearing into the seat.
Step 35. Apply some liquid soap to the bearing seal, then push it into place above the inner bearing.
Step 36. Lower the inner tub into the rear half of the outer tub. Lower the front half of the tub onto the assembly, then tighten the bolts using a 10mm socket wrench.
Step 37. Hook the two suspension springs onto the tub. Carefully guide the tub into the cabinet.
Step 38. Lift the two suspension springs, then hook them onto the cabinet. Snap the retainers onto the suspension springs.
Step 39. Push the shock absorbers into the mounts at the bottom of the tub. Secure the shock absorbers by applying the 13mm bolts.
Step 40. Reconnect the sump hose to the port at the bottom of the tub. Tighten the screw-clamp to secure the hose.
Step 41. Mount the stator at the back of the tub by applying the 10mm bolts. Plug each wire harness into its appropriate terminal on the stator.
Step 42. Plug the wire back into the thermistor. Tighten the Philips screws to secure the wire harness bracket to the tub.
Step 43. Place the rotor on the stator, then apply the 19mm bolt. Snap the rear access panel onto the cabinet, then apply the Philips screws.
Step 44. Reconnect the pressure tube to the port on the tub, then slide the retaining clamp into place.
Step 45. Plug each wire into its appropriate terminal on the heating element. Lift the two weights, then carefully mount them on the tub. Secure the weights by applying the 13mm bolts.
Step 46. Connect the little tube to the port on the door boot seal, then slide the retaining clamp into place.
Step 47. Lift the front panel, then carefully mount it on the cabinet. Using your Philips screwdriver, apply the nuts at the top of the panel.
Step 48. Apply the two screws in the pump filter housing, then snap the access panel back on.
Step 49. Open the door of your machine. Reach behind the front panel, then push the door lock into place. Secure the door switch by applying the Philips screws.
Step 50. Fit the door boot seal around the front panel. Using a flat-blade screwdriver, fit the retaining wire around the door gasket.
Step 51. Plug each wire harness into the appropriate terminal on the control panel. Snap the panel onto the front of the machine.
Step 52. Use your Philips screwdriver to apply the nuts at the top of the control panel. Reconnect the vent hose to the dispenser, then slide the retaining clamps into place.
Step 53. Move the detergent dispenser into place. Reconnect the dispenser’s outlet hose to the tub, then move the spring clamp into place.
Step 54. Secure the dispenser by applying the two screws at the top. Push the soap tray into the dispenser.
Step 55. Place the top panel on the cabinet, then push it forwards. Tighten the nuts at the back of the panel to secure it.
Step 56. Reconnect your appliance to the power outlet, then turn the water taps on. Ensure that the noise has stopped by running a spin cycle.
7. Damaged Clutch (Top Loaders)
If the clutch in your Samsung top loader is damaged, it could cause the machine to make noise when spinning. Follow the steps below to replace this part…
Tools Required:
- Philips screwdriver
- Putty knife
- Hammer
- Tape
- Pipe wrench
- 17mm, 13mm, and 10mm socket wrenches
Step 1. In order to prevent any chances of electrocution or leakage, ensure that you turn your machine’s water supply taps off and disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet.
Step 2. Go to the back of the washer, then pull the drain hose out of the standpipe. Using pliers if needed, disconnect the COLD and HOT water supply hoses from the inlet ports (some water may spill).
Step 3. Loosen the nuts at the back of the machine securing the top panel. Place some tape on the lid of your machine to help secure it.
Step 4. Insert a putty knife underneath the top panel (this will release the locking clips. Lift the top panel carefully, then support it. Using a flat-blade screwdriver, pry the cap off the pulsator.
Step 5. Loosen the bolt securing the pulsator using a 10mm socket wrench. Pry the pulsator out of the tub and set it aside (use a flat-blade screwdriver if needed). Loosen the bolts securing the cover to the tub assembly using your Philips screwdriver.
Step 6. Pry the tub cover off the assembly and set it aside. Place a pipe wrench on the tub nut.
Step 7. Hold the tub with one hand, then use a hammer to turn the pipe clockwise (this will loosen the tub nut).
Step 8. Lift the inner tub out of the cabinet carefully, then set it aside. If the tub is hard to remove, apply some penetrating oil to the shaft, then let it soak overnight.
Step 9. Lower the top panel and snap it back onto the cabinet. Use your Philips screwdriver to apply the nuts at the back of the top panel.
Step 10. Tip your washing machine onto its side, then set it on the floor. Loosen the bolts securing the rotor support bracket using a 10mm socket wrench. Take the bracket off the machine and set it aside.
Step 11. Using your 17mm socket wrench, loosen the bolt holding the rotor to the bottom of the tub. Pry the rotor off the tub, then set it aside (this may require some effort).
Step 12. Detach the two wires plugged into the stator (ensure that you note where each wire goes).
Step 13. Take out the bolts holding the stator to the bottom of the tub using a 10mm socket wrench. Lift the stator off the machine and set it aside.
Step 14. Pull off the cotter pin on the clutch arm. Move the clutch motor retainer off the arm, then set it aside.
Step 15. Loosen the bolts securing the clutch assembly to the bottom of the tub using a 13mm socket wrench. Slide the clutch out and set it aside.
Step 16. If the clutch doesn’t slide out, you may need to lift the machine upright and strike the shaft using a hammer.
Step 17. Discard the old clutch, then prepare the new one for installation by unpacking it.
Step 18. Mount the new clutch assembly on the cabinet, then secure it by tightening the 13mm bolts.
Step 19. Slide the clutch motor retainer onto the arm on the new clutch. Push the cotter pin back into place.
Step 20. Place the stator on the clutch assembly, then tighten the bolts using a 10mm socket wrench.
Step 21. Plug each wire connector into its appropriate terminal on the stator. Mount the rotor on the stator, then secure it by applying the 17mm bolt.
Step 22. Place the rotor support bracket at the bottom of the tub, then apply the nuts with your 10mm socket wrench.
Step 23. Carefully lift your machine onto its feet. Loosen the bolts at the back of the machine securing the top panel using a Philips screwdriver.
Step 24. Insert a putty knife underneath the top panel to release the retaining clips. Lower the inner tub onto the shaft carefully.
Step 25. Reapply the tub nut using your pipe wrench and hammer. Snap the tub cover onto the tub assembly. Secure the cover by applying the Philips screws.
Step 26. Lower the pulsator into the inner tub, then apply the 10mm bolt to secure it. Snap the cap onto the pulsator.
Step 27. Lower the top panel carefully, then snap it onto the cabinet. Peel the tape off the lid of your machine.
Step 28. Use your Philips screwdriver to apply the bolts at the back of the machine. Reinsert the drain hose into the standpipe.
Step 29. Reconnect the HOT and COLD water supply hoses to the corresponding ports at the back of the cabinet (ensure that each hose is properly connected in order to prevent leaks).
Step 30. Plug your appliance back into the electrical outlet, then turn the water supply taps on. Ensure that the noise has stopped by running a spin cycle.
8. Failed Suspension Rods (Top Loaders)
Damaged suspension rods can also cause your top loader machine to make noise. Follow the steps below to replace this part…
Step 1. Turn your machine’s water supply taps off and disconnect the power cord from the outlet before starting this repair in order to prevent leakage and electrocution.
Step 2. Detach the COLD and HOT water supply hoses from the ports at the back of the cabinet (use pliers if needed).
Step 3. Loosen the nuts at the back of the cabinet securing the top panel using a Philips screwdriver.
Step 4. Insert the putty knife underneath the top panel to release the locking the clips. Lift the top panel, then carefully support it.
Step 5. Lift the suspension rod you want to replace, then slide it out of the slot on the cabinet. Unhook the rod from the tub mount, then pull it out of the cabinet.
Step 6. Discard the old suspension rod, then prepare the new one for installation by unpacking it.
Step 7. Lower the new suspension rod into the tub, then hook it onto the tub mount. Hook the top of the rod into the cabinet.
Step 8. Snap the top panel onto the cabinet. Use your Philips screwdriver to apply the nuts at the back of the panel.
Step 9. Reconnect the water supply hoses to the corresponding ports at the back of the machine.
Step 10. Turn the water taps back on, then plug the power cord into the outlet. Ensure that the noise has stopped by running a spin cycle.
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Samsung Washing Machine Making Noise When Draining
If you notice that you Samsung washer is making noise during cycles, it is most likely the result of a defective drain pump. Here’s what to do to fix this issue…
Step 1. Turn off your washing machine’s water and power supply to avoid electrocution and water spills.
Step 2. Disconnect the water supply hose from the back of the washing machine.
Step 3. Disconnect the washer’s drain hose from your home drain.
Step 4. Carefully tilt your washing machine onto its side.
Step 5. Depending on your washer’s model, there may be a metal noise sheet at the bottom. To remove the noise sheet, use a Philips screwdriver to take out the screws holding it.
Step 6. You will see a thick, black hose connected to the drain pump. Detach the two wire harnesses connected to the pump.
Step 7. The drain pump is held to the washer by three screws. Take the screws out using a Philips screwdriver.
Step 8. With the screws removed, take the drain pump out of the washer.
Step 9. There will be a small black band around the drain pump. This band acts as a seal; remove the band from the old pump and keep it in a safe place.
Step 10. Take your new drain pump out of its pack.
Step 11. Check to see if the new drain pump has the black seal around it. If it does not, put the seal from the old pump on it.
Step 12. Pop the new drain pump into the same position as the one you removed.
Step 13. Secure the new drain pump by applying the three screws around it.
Step 14. Connect each wire harness to its appropriate terminal on the drain pump.
Step 15. If your washer has one, screw the noise sheet back in place at the bottom of the machine.
Step 16. Lift the washing machine upright.
Step 17. Reconnect the water supply hose to the back of the washer.
Step 18. Insert the drain hose back into your home drain.
Step 19. Run a wash cycle to see if the issue has been fixed.
Note: Please keep in mind that the process of replacing this part will vary greatly depending on your model. For some models, replacing the drain pump requires you take a lot of things apart.
If you could not follow the procedure above on your washer, it is advised that you contact a washer repair service to help you. You can also refer to the video below for another way to replace this part…
Samsung Washing Machine Making Noise When Finished
Samsung washing machines normally play a tune when a wash cycle is through. Many people find this tune irritating. However, there is some good news; you can turn the sound on your washing machine off.
To deactivate the sound on your Samsung washing machine, all you need to do is simultaneously press and hold the Spin and Option buttons for three seconds until the mute icon shows on the display. For some other models, you will have to press the Rinse and Spin buttons.
The buttons you should press will vary depending on the model of your washer. For washers with buttons, look for the volume icon on the control panel. You should see two lines pointing to two buttons. These are the buttons you need to press to deactivate the sound.
If your Samsung washing machine is very modern, we suggest consulting your washer’s manual to learn the proper controls.
Note: If your Samsung washing machine is an old model, you won’t be able to do a thing about the sound.
Samsung Washing Machine Making Noise During Agitation
Most times a grinding noise coming your washer isn’t really a cause for alarm. It often comes as a result of the washer’s agitator switching between rotating left and rotating right.
A grinding noise from your Samsung washing machine could also be a result of putting too many clothes in the drum. Try reducing the quantity of clothes you put in the drum. Also remember to spread the clothes evenly in the drum to distribute the weight.
If neither of these things was the cause of your washer’s problem, there may be a more serious issue. It is advised that you contact a washer repair service to further diagnose the situation.
Samsung Washing Machine Making Noise When Filling
If your Samsung washer makes noise when filling with water, it is a result of the water pressure being very high. This isn’t really a cause for alarm. However, in order to prevent leakage, it is advised that you close the water supply valve a bit to reduce water pressure.
Samsung Washing Machine Making Clicking Noise
If your washing machine makes a clicking sound at the beginning or end of a wash cycle, it is completely normal. However, if you notice the sound throughout the cycle, there may be an item of clothing with metal on it. This piece of metal knocks against the washer’s drum and produces a clicking sound.
You may also get a clicking sound from your washer if the machine isn’t properly balanced on the floor. To fix this, all you need to do is adjust the level of the legs by hand and secure them at the desired length using the supplied wrench.
