Maytag Washer Making a Loud Noise When Spinning? Here's How to Fix It

Is your Maytag washer making a loud noise during spin? A sudden bang, grind, or rumble can sound serious, especially when the drum is moving fast.

Luckily, I often find a loose item or badly placed load before I find a failed part. Stop the cycle if the washer is banging hard, then start with the simple checks below.

Why Is My Maytag Washer Loud When Spinning?

A Maytag washer loud during spin may have a trapped object, uneven load, loose feet, blocked pump, or worn bearing that needs professional repair.

Pay attention to when the sound begins. Banging points toward movement or an uneven load, while grinding during draining can come from the pump area. A grinding noise during spin or steady rumbling noise when spinning may need a closer inspection.

Remove Loose or Trapped Items

Pause the cycle and unplug the washer. Check pockets, the drum, and the rubber door seal on a front loader for coins, clips, or other small objects.

There may be an item that only make noise at high speed. Turn the empty drum slowly by hand and listen, but do not reach beneath an agitator or open a cabinet.

Spread Out the Wash Load

A blanket, towel, or heavy garment can gather on one side and cause a loud banging noise. Separate tangled clothes, spread them around the drum, and remove a few pieces if the washer is packed.

One heavy items can throw the whole load off balance. Run a short spin after rearranging it and stop again if hard banging returns.

Make Sure the Washer Is Level

Press gently on opposite top corners. If the washer rocks, adjust the feet until all of them sit firmly on a solid floor, then tighten their locking nuts if fitted.

A washer that rocks may also move across the floor. If movement is the main problem, follow the checks for a Maytag washer that is shaking and moving.

Check for a Noise Near the Drain Pump

If the grinding starts while water is leaving, the pump filter or drain area may contain a coin or small object. Follow the filter cleaning directions in your model's manual because access differs between Maytag washers.

Unplug the machine first and expect water to come out when a filter is opened. A noisy pumps should not be run repeatedly because an obstruction can cause more damage.

Ask a Technician to Inspect Moving Parts

A deep rumble that gets louder with drum speed can come from worn bearings. A broken suspension part or drive part can also make the washer loud when spinning.

These repair requires opening and supporting heavy parts of the machine. Stop using the washer if the drum feels loose, scrapes the tub, or leaks, and arrange professional service. Contact Maytag before repair work if your warranty is active.

Conclusion

The sound itself gives you a useful clue. Check these five areas before the next full load:

• Remove loose or trapped items
• Spread out the wash load
• Make sure the washer is level
• Check for a noise near the drain pump
• Ask a technician to inspect moving parts