Drum squeaks in Indesit washing machine

If the drum in the Indesit washing machine squeaks, then you need to take action. Such a creaking signal indicates a malfunction in the operation of the machine and, without timely diagnosis, will result in a serious breakdown and lengthy, expensive repairs. The only good thing is that the cause of the grinding sounds coming from the depths can be easily determined independently. What to inspect first and according to what algorithm?

Destruction of the bearing unit

More often than not, creaking noises when the drum rotates are caused by worn bearings. If the grinding noise is accompanied by a hum and whistle, then the issue is clearly in the bearing assembly. Most likely, its shelf life is close to the end and the element needs to be replaced urgently.

If, when rotating, the drum not only creaks, but also hums with a whistle, then the bearings in the Indesit machine are worn out.

It’s easy to verify that the bearings are at fault: just empty the drum and carry out a manual test. Depending on the results, the degree of wear will be determined.

• Weak. If you notice uneven rotation when spinning the drum.
• Strong. If when swinging the drum up and down, play is visible (that is, a strong departure from the body).

In any case, the bearing assembly needs to be changed: purchase a repair kit, completely disassemble the washing machine, pull out and half the tank, knock out the drum, and then deal with the bearings and seals. The repair will be long and difficult, so it is better to immediately contact the service department. True, such a procedure is not cheap, and if the Indesit machine is already old, you should think about buying a new model.

Something has caused an imbalance

Another possible option for the appearance of a squeak is an imbalance of the machine.This happens if the user exceeds the maximum permissible weight of things when loading or, conversely, provokes underweight. As a result, the laundry crumples during the spin cycle, gets fixed on one side, the container loses its correct trajectory and begins to rub against the walls of the tank. A similar outcome is possible when washing one large item such as a coat or duvet cover.

If there is an imbalance, a clanging sound is added to the squeak, as the drum hits the body of the machine and the walls of the tank.

Every user of the Indesit machine will be able to cope with the imbalance. You just need to stop or pause the program, flush the water through a button or emergency hose, and then wait for it to unlock and open the hatch door. Next, we take out some of the things, distribute the laundry evenly over the drum or add clothes.

But imbalance occurs only in older Indesit models. Modern machines are protected from imbalance by a special function.

Incorrectly positioned body

You can also hear a creak if the housing is installed incorrectly when connecting the machine. As a rule, in this case, the unit “disturbs” during the spin cycle, when the engine accelerates the drum, and strong vibration begins at high speeds. Vibration leads to “jumps”, the washing machine begins to rumble and squeak with metal parts.

It is better to immediately turn off the system forcibly and check the quality of installation:

• measure the evenness by placing a building level on the cover of the machine.
• rock your body, placing your hands on both sides. If the legs come off the surface, then the washer is installed incorrectly.

Let us once again remember the rules for installing any washing machine: a solid, stable and even surface and carefully adjusted legs.And preventive measures will not hurt - the use of special anti-vibration attachments.

Something inside the tank

A creaking sound when the drum accelerates and a foreign object stuck inside the machine makes itself felt. To check your guess, you need to turn the metal container again: if you feel an obstacle and hear a ringing, knocking or grinding sound, then the riddle is solved. Most likely, a button, coin, bra wire, or other foreign body got into the machine.

You cannot leave an object inside, as over time it will move and cause a drum spell with all the ensuing consequences. It is better not to hesitate, stop the cycle, drain the water and fix the problem as soon as possible. This is done in three ways.

1. Unfolding the cuff of the hatch. Here you can find long metal objects such as keys or bra wires.
2. Pulling out the heating element. Medium-sized objects, as a rule, immediately fall into the tank. We remove the back cover, unscrew the bolts holding the heater, and through the vacated hole we take out the “lost thing”.
3. Pulling out the tank. In difficult situations, you will have to try and almost completely disassemble the machine.

It would be a good idea to check the surge protector. It is located on the rear wall and when the fixation is loosened, it rubs against the tank. It is necessary to tighten the fastenings of the part, and if it breaks, replace the element.

Check the damping system

Worn shock absorbers can also be a source of squeaking. When the springs are stretched, the vibration is not damped, but is transmitted to the body, which causes clicks, squeaks and crackles.. The machine shakes, an imbalance occurs with all the ensuing consequences.

Dampers cannot be repaired. It is necessary to replace the struts by removing the rear wall, taking out the shock absorbers and installing new parts.The work is not difficult, but it is better to follow the instructions.

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