You probably agree that the worst experience when using your LG washer is when it makes a weird sound when spinning. Incidentally, some of the reasons for an LG washing machine making noise when spinning are things you can fix, and as a result, you don’t have to pay someone.
Your LG washing machine is making noise while spinning because of uneven laundry or washer, drum overload, extra-long supply/drain tube, stuck foreign objects, nearby cabinets/shelves, clogged tub/drain filter, broken drive belt, high water pressure, or weak tub bearings or shock absorbers.
While there are at least 11 possible explanations for a noisy LG washer, it only takes one to disturb your peace. The secret, however, is first to identify the type of noise coming from your washer, as that’ll help you narrow down the likely causes.
For example, an uneven load could cause a thumping, vibrating, or banging sound, while an overload can cause a grinding sound. On the other hand, an extra-long drain or supply tube can cause a knocking sound, while a clogged tub or drain filter could result in a whirring sound.
And again, we’re talking about loud sounds. You cannot expect your LG washer to run silently. It makes some noise, but once the noise becomes weird or too loud, you consider the issues mentioned.
Let’s start with the 11 issues and look at their matching sounds and fixes.
In a rush? Check out how to quickly troubleshoot a noisy LG washer in the table below.
LG Washing Machine Making Noise When Spinning – Quick Troubleshooting Guide
| – | Likely Cause | Noise Type | Fix |
| 1. | Uneven Laundry | Thumping, vibrating, clanging, or banging noise | Redistribute the laundry evenly |
| 2. | Uneven Washing Machine | Vibrating, banging, rattling, or grinding noise | Readjust and level the washer’s feet |
| 3. | Drum Overload | Jet engine sound or grinding noise | Reduce the laundry load (to ¾ full) |
| 4. | Extra-Long Supply or Drain Tube | Vibrating or knocking sound | Create enough clearance between the wall and the washer |
| 5. | Stuck Foreign Objects | Whirring, banging, rattling, grinding, or jet engine sound | Remove the stuck foreign items (pins, keys, accessories, coins, among others.) |
| 6. | Nearby Cabinets or Shelves | Banging or knocking sound | Move the washer away from nearby cabinets and shelves |
| 7. | Clogged Tub or Drain Filter | Whirring sound | Clean the tub and filter and remove any obstructions |
| 8. | Broken Drive Belt | Squeaking or squealing or jet engine sound | Replace the drive belt |
| 9. | High Water Pressure (above 100psi) | Whistling, squealing, clanging, or banging sound | Lower the supplying water pressure if it’s higher than 100psi |
| 10. | Weak Tub Bearings | Grinding, high-pitch whining, or jet engine sound | Replace the tub bearings |
| 11. | Weak Shock Absorbers | Clanging or banging sound | Replace the shock absorbers |
Why Your LG Washer is Making Noise While Spinning
Discussed are 11 reasons why an LG washing machine will make loud noise while spinning:
1. Uneven Laundry
For proper spinning, the laundry should be even in the tub. If it’s not, the washer will make some weird noise, which could be anything from a thumping or vibrating sound to a clanking or banging sound.
Fix
Check the laundry distribution to determine if it’s even. If it’s not, stop the washer from running and redistribute the laundry evenly.
Meanwhile, ensure the washer is leveled. If it’s out of balance, it’ll also throw the clothes out of balance, resulting in a strange sound.
2. Uneven Washer
As mentioned above, an unleveled washer can throw the clothes out of balance, forcing the washer to make noise. It could be a vibrating, banging, rattling, or grinding sound.
Fix
Inspect the washer to determine if it’s leveled. If not, adjust its feet and evenly distribute the load before rerunning it.
3. Drum Overload
It’s also not a good idea to overload the washer. Manufacturers recommend keeping the drum ¾ full. Once you surpass this limit, it may be hard for the washer to spin, and if it does, it’ll make some strange noise, such as a grinding or jet engine sound.
Fix
Quickly glance at the drum to see if it’s overloaded. If it is, stop the washer and reduce the load to at most ¾.
4. Extra Long Supply or Drain Tube
If the water supply or drain tube is too long, it may rattle against the washer’s wall, producing some noise. The noise could be a loud vibration or knocking sound.
Fix
Create enough clearance between the washing machine and the walls to avoid kinking the drain or water supply tube. Doing so will prevent the pipes from rattling against the washer’s outer walls.
5. Stuck Foreign Objects
Sometimes, foreign objects like keys, coins, pins, broken zips, and jewelry may fall off the clothes and get trapped in the tub. If so, such items may make noise when the washer is spinning.
Typical noise types associated with stuck foreign objects include whirring, banging, rattling, jet engine, and grinding noises.
Fix
Stop the washing machine and inspect it for stuck foreign objects. Remove anything foreign trapped in the drum. You can even remove the clothes to see if some foreign items are trapped.
6. Nearby Shelves or Cabinets
Is your LG washer close to cabinets or shelves? If so, it may bang against them when spinning and produce a banging or knocking sound.
Fix
Move the washing machine away from the shelves and cabinets to avoid collisions. That should stop the banging or knocking sound.
7. Clogged Tub or Drain Filter
The tub may clog over time, and once that’s the case, the washer may produce a loud whining sound when spinning. Sometimes the noise is associated with a clogged drain filter, which you should also inspect.
Fix
Inspect the tub for clogging and clean it. And if the drain filter is clogged, remove the obstruction.
8. Broken Drive Belt
While a broken drive belt could stop the washing machine from spinning entirely, the washer could spin but make some noise if the belt is not damaged. If so, the washer will make a squeaking or jet engine sound.
Fix
Inspect the drive belt for breakages and replace it if that’s the case.
9. High Water Pressure
The recommended washing machine water pressure is at least 20 PSI. But once you exceed 100psi, the pressure may be too much for the washer, making it noisy.
Watch out for a whistling, squealing, clanging, or banging sound when the water pressure is excessive. You can, however, confirm if that’s the case using a water pressure gauge (View on Amazon).
Fix
Use a water pressure gauge to check the supplying water pressure. If it’s over 100psi, reduce it. You can do that by fitting a pressure-reducing valve or regulator. But if you can’t find one, adjust the water pressure from the main by partially closing the supply valve.
10. Weak Tub Bearings
Is your LG washing machine making high pitched noise when spinning? Perhaps it’s a high-pitch grinding or shinning sound. Sometimes the noise sounds like a jet engine.
If so, it’s more likely due to weak tub bearings. Over time, the tub bearings rust from water contact or wear out. When they do, they can produce a high-pitch noise while the washer spins. In the long run, the washer may fail to turn, so you have to replace them early.
Fix
Inspect the tub bearings for corrosion or wear. Once that’s the case, replace them.
11. Weak Shock Absorbers
Just like the tub bearings, the shock absorbers weaken over time. In that case, they cannot absorb the extra shock movements, so your washer will likely make some noise.
In most cases, the washer will make a clanging or banging sound. Of course, the sound, as shared earlier, could indicate an uneven laundry or washer, stuck foreign items, or rattling shelves or cabinets.
Fix
Check if the shock absorbers are worn out. If they are, replace them.
Other Issues
Troubleshooting a New LG Washing Machine Making Noise When Spinning
If your newly bought LG washer is making some noise while spinning, the issue could be any of these:
- Load imbalance – If it’s a thumping, vibrating, clanking, or banging sound
- Unleveled washer – If it’s a vibrating, banging, grinding, or rattling sound
- Washer overload – If it’s a grinding or jet engine sound
- Stuck foreign objects – If it’s a whirring, banging, rattling, jet engine or grinding sound
- An extra-long drain or supply tube – If it’s a vibrating or knocking sound
Troubleshooting an LG Top Load Washing Machine Making Noise When Spinning
Your LG top-load washing machine will likely make some noise while spinning because of an unbalanced load, a drum overload, an uneven load, or trapped foreign objects.
If not, the washer could be rattling against nearby shelves, cabinets, or the wall if the supply tube or drain tube is extra-long.
Troubleshooting an LG Front Loader Washing Machine Making Noise When Spinning
Several issues could point to a noisy but spinning LG front loader. It could be that the load or the washing machine is out of balance.
If nothing is wrong with the laundry load or the washer’s balance, it could be that some foreign items, such as coins and pins, are stuck in the tub.
And if that’s not it, it could be that the washer is rattling against nearby cabinets or an issue like tub clogging or worn-out shock absorbers.
Troubleshooting an LG Direct Drive Washing Machine Making Noise When Spinning
Consider that your LG direct-drive washing machine is noisy while spinning because of uneven load or washer. It could also be that the drain tube or the supply line is extra-long or there are stuck foreign objects like pins and coins in the tub.
Sometimes, the noise could point to corroded tub bearings or a broken drive belt.
Troubleshooting an LG Washing Machine Making Grinding Noise When Spinning
A grinding sound from an LG washing machine could point to one of two issues. First, it could be due to foreign objects such as pins, jewelry, or coins. These objects could be trapped in the drum, forcing the washer to make some grinding sound as the washer turns.
If there are no stuck objects, the problem could be that the tub bearings are rusty and thus weak. In such a case, the bearings need a replacement.
Troubleshooting an LG Automatic Washing Machine Making Noise When Spinning
If your LG automatic washer is noisy while spinning because it’s out of balance, the load is uneven or overloaded, or due to stuck foreign items. If not, it could be that the washer is rattling against nearby cabinets, shelves, or walls.
So, ensure the washer is even, as should the laundry, and avoid overloading the drum. If there are stuck foreign items, remove them and ensure enough clearance around the washer.
Concluding Thought:
Above is what to check when dealing with an LG washing machine making noise when spinning. It’s essential first to recognize the type of noise emanating from your washer to determine which of the 12 shared reasons is the most likely cause.
But if you can’t stop the noise after following the guide, involve a washer expert or LG technical support.
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