Laundry Center: Why does my laundry center washer bang loudly?
An unbalanced load, broken suspension spring or worn snubber ring can cause the washer tub to bang against the sides of the laundry center washer cabinet.
Stop the washer and redistribute the load if all items inside the washer have worked their way to one side of the spin basket.
If the washer bangs loudly when the load is balanced, unplug the laundry center and check the suspension springs and replace any broken springs.
If the suspension springs are okay, check the snubber ring for damage and replace the snubber ring if it's cracked or worn.
THESE REPAIRS MAY HELP SOLVE YOUR LAUNDRY CENTER PROBLEM
Replace the laundry center snubber ring
The snubber ring allows the tub support assembly to move during when the load is slightly off balance while the base remains stationary. Replace the snubber ring if it's worn or broken, causing the tub to bang against the sides of the washer cabinet when the load is balanced.
Laundry center snubber ring
How to replace a laundry center washer snubber ring
Does your laundry center wash tub bang against the washer cabinet when it spins? The problem could be that the snubber ring is worn out. This DIY repair guide and video show how to replace a laundry center washer snubber ring in 30 minutes or less.
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