Just found a post on Reddit about a Whirlpool washer EXPLODING

[combo52]

Front load washers self-destructing post number 19

Hi Robert, that’s amazing but when you look at the condition of that wash basket in that black compact front loader, I think that machine probably self-destructed because it was tired of the abuse. That thing has the most disgusting buildup of sludge that I think I’ve ever seen.

Small cheap compact machines that spin it over 1400. RPMs are probably more likely to just simply self distract when the tub seems etc. fail.

I’ve yet to see a full size US front loader do this although I’m sure it’s theoretically possible, I’m sure a Speed Queen front loader would never do this if you saw the way they’re built Plus they have stainless steel outer tubs that would contain most of the destruction.

John L

 

[Unimatic1140]

Hi John, oh yes it happens and even to Whirlpool FLs. And unlike the Unimatic you describe (and yes I'm still waiting to see that video ) these machines didn't have 60 years of rust and corrosion before it happened...

 

[me]

There was a bout of instances in the UK of Indesit & Hotpoint machines rapidly self disassembling themselves, reported about on BBC's Watchdog, some years ago, which lead to a product recall of some models. The drum was apparently unwrapping itself at the seam on spin, I'd guess they'd found a cheaper way to join it. Can't remember if anyone was injured, but a fair few fitted kitchens were decimated.

Old thread about it here https://automaticwasher.org/threads/indesit-on-watchdog-again.43226/

Archived BBC article https://web.archive.org/web/2013010...mes/b006mg74/features/indesit-washing-machine

More recently there's been incidents of the door glass "exploding" https://www.which.co.uk/news/articl...chines-uncovered-by-which-440091-a3Bk71i8UrIz