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Product Help | Whirlpool

Knocking or Thumping - Noise - Washer

Possible Solutions

Knocking or Thumping Noises:

Typically, a knocking or thumping noise will only occur during agitation/wash, and spin portions of the cycle.

 In What Cycle is the Knocking/Thumping Noise Occurring?

Agitation/Wash

There will be a knocking/thumping noise as the drive system shifts from agitation mode to spin mode or vise versa. These sounds are part of the normal washer operation.

Do not overload the machine, and do not wash 1 item by itself. If you wash a bulky item, such as a blanket, use towels as counterweight to even the load.

Spin

With an off balance load, it is possible for the tub to hit the cabinet of the washer. This may cause a knocking/thumping sound. Be sure that you are loading clothing evenly around the agitator or wash plate. Also verify that the washer is level front to back, side to side, and that all four feet are touching the floor with the locking nuts tightened.

​Refer videos shown below for “Leveling the washer” or “Out of Balance”.

Leveling the Washer

Out of Balance

Neither/Unsure

Some Knocking/Thumping sounds are part of the normal operation of the washing machine. You may hear different sounds depending on which cycle the noise is occurring in.

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