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[LG top load washing machine noise] A noise is heard during washing.

Troubleshooting

Causes and Symptoms

  • [Tik-tik and tak-tak] noises occur due to a door lock.
  • When the tub spins, a [clicking] noise occurs due to the operation of parts.
  • A [rattling] noise is heard during spinning due to a zipper or a button, etc. in the laundry.
  • [Woong, tak] noises that are operating noises occur during water supply.
  • When a foreign object is caught in the tub, [squeaking, scrubbing] noises occur.

Try this

Do [tik-tik, tak-tak] noises occur?

During the operation of a top-load washing machine, the door lock operates for safety.
Noises [tik-tik, tak-tak] that occur when this device is unlocked or locked are normal operating noises, so use the product with an easy mind.

Tic-tic noises from the door lock of the washing machine.

Does a [clicking] noise occur when the tub spins?

When it is switched from washing plate spinning to tub spinning, the washing plate moves to the left and right, setting the motor gear.
At this time, a [clicking] noise may occur.

Clicking noise when rotating the washing machine

Does a [rattling] noise occur when the tub spins?

When washing laundry with a zipper or buttons, or when washing with a foreign object such as a coin and a key, etc. in the tub, those objects may hit the tub, creating a rattling noise.
Check and empty all pockets before washing, and wash laundry items after closing zippers and/or fastening buttons and turning the laundry item inside out.

Clack noise due to foreign substances inside the washing container

Does a squeaking noise occur?

If a foreign object is stuck in between the washboard and the tub or a steel wire is stuck in the tub, a squeaking noise may occur when the washboard or the tub spins.
Remove the laundry and check if there is a foreign object such as a coin or a steel wire, etc., in the tub.
If a foreign object is caught, remove it using a suitable tool.

Remove foreign substances from the gap in the washboard

Do [Woong, tak] noises occur during water supply?

During water supply, [Woong, tak] noises may occur when water enters the water supply valve of the washing machine and the valve is closed by electricity.

Woong noise from the water supply valve

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