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Hi all
I did a search of the forum for help but only found one previous relevant post, which didnt quite help me.Recently my washing machine drum has started banging, particularly during spin cycle. I had a look inside the machine and found one of the support cylinders had become detached, reattached it and things improved.
I’ve been moving the machine a lot recently as I’ve been reffitting the kitchen.
The two springs at the top of the drum are still attached and the two cylinders beneath the drum are attached but the problem is the drum is moving from the front to the back of the machine and I can’t find any supports to stop this.
I guess they’ve either all fallen out at some point or they’re werent any in the first place.Can anybody supply me with a mechanical drawing for the internals of the machine?
thanks
Re: Indesit WG1130T Drum Noise
Two different drums on this machine, depends if it is a WG1130TG, TGT or TPG. The two springs are the only supports at the top. Is the drum completely smooth and quite when you turn it by hand ? Back to front movement when pushed is normal. Are the concrete balance weights on top and around the front of the drum secure ? Be sure to remove the plug before looking inside.
Diagrams are copyright I’m afraid, so we cannot post them on open forums.
Re: Indesit WG1130T Drum Noise
Thanks for getting back to me so quick iadom,
Its a TPG type, Ive checked and the concrete weights are secure. Drum is smooth, bearings okay. Is it normal to have enough movement front to back that the top balance weight can make contact with the outer casing of the machine?
I’ve noticed there are three points on the back of the drum that look like they could be for supports, but there’s nothing there, possibly these are just locators for when the machine is in transit and removed when first installed?
I could post a picture of the machine internals maybe you could compare it to the diagram?
cheersRe: Indesit WG1130T Drum Noise
If you push the drum back and forth it is quite normal for lots of different machines to make contact with the front or back of the machine. Under normal operating conditions virtually all excessive movement is from side to side, not front ot back. If you post a good enough picture then most of the engineers on the forum will be able to see if anything is amiss without referring to the diagrams. 🙂
Is is noisy on spin without any clothes in it ?
Re: Indesit WG1130T Drum Noise
I havent tried it without any clothes, will give it a go tomorrow.
The pictures havent come out very well, this is the best:
Click the picture to be shown larger version, thanks. Sorry about the popup but its a free hosting service!thanks
Re: Indesit WG1130T Drum Noise
barnaby wrote:I havent tried it without any clothes, will give it a go tomorrow
A bit chilly this time of the year isn’t it ? 😯
😆
Re: Indesit WG1130T Drum Noise
This drum would have had 3 transit bolts that would have been removed from the appliance before being used. This is what you are referring to as the holes in the back of the appliance.
Ensure that the appliance is level as if you have been moving it about it could be that the appliance is uneven.
Also ensure that you are not underloading the appliance as this can cause the appliance to be noisy.
Check also by turning by hand in both directions that the cause is not due to foreign object in the appliance drum (Scraping noise is common re bra wire). The appliance as a pre pump chamber at the front of the appliance that can be checked if part dropping into pump chamber).
Re: Indesit WG1130T Drum Noise
I suspect the answer is in the first post – the “cylinders” separating are the friction dampers, to control the drum’s movement. If they have come apart, the friction material will almost certainly have been lost – replacement is the only solution.
P/no is C00055039 – I’d replace both to be on the safe side. An email to spares@ukwhitegoods.co.uk for prices and ordering.
It would make a nice change from them ripping through the chassis plates!
Power off, of course,
Regards,
Penguin45.Re: Indesit WG1130T Drum Noise
Dave_Conway
far to quick for me 😆I’ve not yet had chance to try the machine without any clothes in it!
The friction dampers are intact its just that one of the plastic pins had fallen out of the drum end, refitted the pin to reattach the damper to the drum.
Appliance is level and washing full loads, but not too full obviously.
Cannot locate any foreign objects and no noise’s that sound like foreign objects, its just that the drum is really loose.
I’ve checked the springs and the dampers, all seem okay.
I thought that there may have been some plastic “locators” in the transit bolt holes, just to prevent front to back movement from being excessive.It seems like I may have to bite the bullet and PAY for an engineer to come out and have a look! Can you recommend anybody in the Peterborough area?
thanks to all for they’re assistance
cheers
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