These go between the outer tub and the base frame to moderate the shaking of the tub during the spin cycle.
Top loading washing machine shakes during spin cycle.
The shock absorbers or struts are attached to the base frame and to the outer tub and you will need to remove the front panel or the rear panel to access them.
To solve this problem you can generally add one or more towels to redistribute the weight.
If you have been hearing a loud banging noise from your top loading washing machine and it is shaking and moving during the spin cycle you ll want to check on the shock absorbers or struts.
When you wash one large bulky item such as a blanket or comforter it can hug one side of the machine during the spin cycle.
Adding one or more towels or redistributing the weight and resetting the washer can often solve this problem.
You may be able to reattach the spring but most likely you ll need to purchase a new suspension rod.
As it spins it will simultaneously throw water out of the appliance through the drain hose which empties into a sink or drain pipe.
Main drive pulley 3.
These springs are used to suspend the basket from the frame.
Springs or dampening straps.
Shock absorber front loader washers 9.
Washing machine making noise during the spin cycle.
Suspension rods or dampening straps are used on top load washing machines to keep the tub centered.
Assuming you have a front loading washing machine recommended for energy efficiency you can access the suspension springs through the top panel.
This will throw the washer off balance and cause it to shake violently.
The short pause and vibration when the washer spin cycle reaches approximately 400 rpm is a normal.
Clogged or damaged drain pump 7.
All front load washing machines have shock absorbers that are used to dampen the tub movement in the spin cycle.
Transmission is worn out 8.
Motor coupling worn 4.
When shock absorbers weaken or become damaged unbalanced loads will cause the washer to shake or move and the machine will often make a loud banging sound during the spin cycle.
Worn out drive belt 6.
If they are broken or damaged however the washing machine may shake violently when it enters the spin cycle.
In theory when your maytag washer reaches its spin cycle it should begin spinning.
After you reset the washer it should work fine.
A single large wet item such as a comforter or blanket can hug one side of the washer during the spin throwing the washer off balance and causing it to vibrate.
Main tub bearing faulty 2.
