Washing machine repairs: Strange sounds from your washing machine

Got a strange sound coming from your washing machine? Perhaps a banging or scratching noise? This video shows you what the most likely culprit is and how to deal with it. 1. Turn off your machine Before doing any sort of maintenance on your noisy washing machine, you should turn it off and fully unplug it. 2. Check the rubber door seal and drum Run your hand inside the drum. If you’re lucky, you might find a bra wire or something similar poking out from the drum holes. Then, check the grey rubber seal - items that cause noise often end up here at the end of the wash. 3. Identify when items have gone beyond the drum If solid items have gone beyond the drum and into the outer tub, they can make a lot of noise when the machine spins. If this is happening, call an engineer to see if your machine can be fixed. 4. Check the filter Items that make noise during the wash can end up blocking the filter. Locate your filter – it should be at the front of the machine on the right. Remove the plastic cover and pop a shallow container in place to catch the water. Then, pull out the drain hose, remove the cap and drain the water away. Once this is done, you can undo the filter cap and remove the filter to see if there’s anything caught in it. Then, give it a clean it if it’s dirty, and screw it back on, replacing the drain hose and filter cover. For more washing machine tips, visit https://ift.tt/2re6mjb Which?: http://www.which.co.uk Twitter: https://twitter.com/whichuk Facebook: https://ift.tt/1fAOmna