Samsung Top Loader Very Loud during Spin Cycle

[JamesT5000]

I own a Samsung WA40J3000AW/A2 top load washer that is very loud during the spin cycle. It sounds like a jet engine is taking off and it’s loudest on full speed.

I can’t find any bearings or transmission on the dialogue so is it the motor that’s the problem? It definitely sounds like bearings as it’s extremely loud during spin cycle. I look at the parts for this thing and I don’t see any bearings or transmissions listed for this machine. I spin the drum by hand and I can hear a noise. I know it’s not suspension rods since it’s not banging.

It’s so loud that I can hear it throughout the house. When I look up “Samsung washer bearing replacement” it only shows those for front loading Samsung washers. The machine roars loudly during any spin cycles.

 

[DADoES]

The (basket-spin) bearings presumably are part of the clutch(/transmission) assembly.

https://www.appliancepartspros.com/samsung-assy-clutch-hudson-dc97-16984b-ap5967012.html

 

[henene4]

Yes, DC97-16984B would be the part in question.
Prices start at north of 200$ for the part.


If the machine has warranty, of course, use that.
If the machine isn't terribly old and you can do the job yourself, it might be an idea to replace the part, if you like the machine otherwise.

However, if it's somewhat older or you'd have to pay labour charges, given the equivalent replacement is in the 600$ range, I don't see much point fixing it.

 

[phillymatt53]

I own a Samsung WA40J3000AW/A2 top load washer that is very loud during the spin cycle. It sounds like a jet engine is taking off and it’s loudest on full speed.

Have you heard about the Samsuck washer that launched it's spinning tub full of clothes right through a homeowner's wall?