Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Front loader washing machine makes a high pitch noise in spin?
This could be normal.
If you're used to the sound of the spin cycle in a conventional top loader washing machine, you're probably surprised at the slightly higher level of sound (at a much higher pitch) of the front loader. Generally, front loaders spin a lot faster, maybe two times faster, which leads to a higher pitched whirring sound during the spin cycle.
Assuming this is the normal spin noise, it's good that it spins so darn fast.
Why? Because it gets more of the water out of your clothes before they go in the dryer. Drying clothes in the dryer is a lot less energy efficient than spinning out water, so the better a job done in the spin cycle the shorter your dry time. (Plus, you save money on utilities, hooray!)
Now, not every noise is normal. The normal noise is the sound of the drum spinning smoothly at a high rate of speed. Any kind of grinding, tearing, squealing is probably a sign that the smoothness part of the spin isn't working out.
Frankly, if the noise or any other part of the washer's operation makes you worry, trust your instincts and call a servicer and have them check it out. If it is really loud you can probably demonstrate it to them on the phone.
We'll be happy to help in central Alabama.
If you're used to the sound of the spin cycle in a conventional top loader washing machine, you're probably surprised at the slightly higher level of sound (at a much higher pitch) of the front loader. Generally, front loaders spin a lot faster, maybe two times faster, which leads to a higher pitched whirring sound during the spin cycle.
Assuming this is the normal spin noise, it's good that it spins so darn fast.
Why? Because it gets more of the water out of your clothes before they go in the dryer. Drying clothes in the dryer is a lot less energy efficient than spinning out water, so the better a job done in the spin cycle the shorter your dry time. (Plus, you save money on utilities, hooray!)
Now, not every noise is normal. The normal noise is the sound of the drum spinning smoothly at a high rate of speed. Any kind of grinding, tearing, squealing is probably a sign that the smoothness part of the spin isn't working out.
Frankly, if the noise or any other part of the washer's operation makes you worry, trust your instincts and call a servicer and have them check it out. If it is really loud you can probably demonstrate it to them on the phone.
We'll be happy to help in central Alabama.
Labels: diy, front loader, noise, top loader, washers, washing machines
