Knocking noise in the Indesit washing machine during the spin cycle - what to do

It is not by chance that a device for washing clothes breaks down, and the prerequisites for this are always identified in advance. Having noticed that the drum in the washing mashine has begun to knock, it is necessary to urgently organize an inspection and, as a result, repairs. It is not recommended to delay diagnostics, since reasons for extraneous sounds may be different, which can result in expensive repair work. So, what should you do if you hear a knocking sound in the Indesit washing machine during the spin cycle?

The problem is not related to the breakdown

To understand why the Indesit washing machine makes a knocking sound and bounces during the spin process, you should diagnose the device. There are several reasons that could create such a situation. You should start with those that do not mean that the washing mashine has a breakdown:

1. Things are unevenly distributed in the washing machine drum. Clothes loaded into a washing machine sometimes form a large lump and knock on the walls of the tank, causing imbalance. In such a situation, eliminating the knocking is quite simple - stop the running program, wait until the door is unlocked and distribute the items evenly in the drum. Note that a similar situation can arise with older models of washing machines.New units have a special function that allows you to weigh loaded items and distribute them evenly throughout the drum;
2. The washing machine is installed on an uneven surface. Quite often, the machine makes extraneous sounds due to the fact that the requirements for its installation have been violated. By adjusting the location of the unit, you can eliminate the strange knocking noise. To determine whether the washing machine is unevenly placed, it is necessary to use a building level, with the help of which the levelness of the installation is checked. If such a tool is not available, the washing mashine should simply be rocked. The device, if installed correctly, will remain stationary. If an uneven installation is detected, the problem can be solved using special stands, placing them under the SMA body.

The problem is caused by springs or shock-absorbing elements

The machine may vibrate and make a knocking sound in the drum if the springs and shock absorbers designed to prevent the machine from vibrating and maintain its balance have failed. Over a long period of operation, the elements are subject to wear, and this may cause extraneous sounds. The springs that support the machine's tank lose their elasticity after some time, after which it begins to shift and hit nearby parts during washing.

Note that the reason for the knock is failure of shock absorbers and springs – a fairly common occurrence. What should be done in such a situation? One option is proposed - replacing parts that have ceased to fulfill their functional purpose. True, you will have to perform several difficult steps:

1. the top panel of the body of the Indesit washing machine is removed;
2. The tank is raised as high as possible and secured in a suspended position. Fix the tank with any object that happens to be nearby at that time;
3. applying force, we pull the spring towards the drum, carefully disconnect it from the machine body;
4. We connect a new analogue to the vacant space.

Checking the counterweight

With the help of such elements, the Indesit washing machine is given stability. The part is a heavy block made of concrete. Most often in washing mashines it is mounted directly under the top housing panel. Thanks to this counterweight, the washing machine does not vibrate when the drum rotates at maximum speed.

Over time, the fasteners that hold the counterweight unit in place weaken. The counterweight begins to oscillate and hit the tank. It is easy to fix such a malfunction; you just need to gain access to the counterweight and tighten all the fasteners.

To do this kind of work, remove the top panel of the machine Indesit, inspect the counterweight block, tighten the fasteners. If after such prevention the block continues to vibrate, unscrew the bolts and place washers under them. Perhaps the stone will begin to hold better.

There is a foreign object in the tank

A knocking sound in the drum of a washing machine from the Indesit company may appear from the presence of a foreign object inside the unit that is in the tank.This problem is considered more serious than previous cases because the system can suddenly jam. To get rid of the cause of the knocking, you should turn off the washing machine and disassemble it.

After disconnecting the washing machine from the electrical network, try to remove the foreign object using the hole near the water heater. The algorithm of actions is as follows:

1. the Indesit washing machine is disconnected from all communication systems;
2. the unit is installed in the center of the room to provide easy access to the rear panel of the machine;
3. Unscrew the screws and remove the back cover of the case;
4. disconnect contacts water heating element;
5. remove the nut holding the heating element;
6. holding the heating element, carefully rock it, gradually removing it from its seat.

Conclusion

There have been rare cases when a knocking sound in the drum of a washing machine appears due to damaged bearings. You can check them by removing the back panel from the case. The central zone of the pulley is carefully inspected. If a defect appears in the bearing, lubricant will leak from this place, clearly visible to the naked eye.

Such a malfunction is considered complex, and bearing replacement It is best to entrust it to an experienced service center specialist.The fact is that the Indesit washing equipment will need to be completely disassembled and the tank and drum will be removed from it. As you can see, the extraneous knock heard in the Indesit unit can, in most cases, be eliminated with your own hands.