Washing Machine Making Loud Noise When Spinning Fixed

Worn drum bearings are the leading cause of loud grinding or roaring noise during the spin cycle. The bearing sits at the rear of the drum and when its grease seal fails — accelerated by hard water in Dubai — metal grinds on metal at high RPM. Other causes include collapsed shock absorbers (banging), loose counterweight bolts (rhythmic thumping), broken suspension springs (irregular wobble noise), and high drive belt tension (squealing). Each noise type has a distinct pattern: grinding worsens with spin speed, banging varies with load weight, and squealing is usually consistent across all speeds. A technician can identify the exact cause within 15 minutes of arrival.

A grinding noise during spinning almost always signals bearing failure and needs professional bearing or drum replacement. The drum bearing is a sealed steel race that allows the drum to spin at up to 1400 RPM. When the rubber lip seal fails and water contaminates the grease, the bearing races wear metal-on-metal, producing that distinctive grinding sound. Running the machine beyond this point is risky — the worn bearing allows lateral drum movement that scores the drum shaft, turning a straightforward AED 200–300 bearing replacement into a much more expensive drum assembly job. Book a diagnostic service as soon as the grinding starts.

A banging noise usually signals an unbalanced drum or broken shock absorber — not an immediate danger, but a fault that needs prompt repair. Shock absorbers are hydraulic or friction-based dampers that keep the drum centred during spin. When one collapses, the drum swings freely and hits the machine's cabinet on each rotation, causing that sharp banging sound. On its own this is not a fire or flood risk, but continued use allows the drum to damage door seals, loosen water hoses, and — in severe cases — chafe electrical wiring against the cabinet. Addressing it within a few days prevents what is normally a inexpensive shock absorber replacement from becoming a multi-fault repair.

Fixing a noisy washing machine in Dubai typically costs between AED 180 and AED 450 depending on the faulty component. Drum bearing replacement runs AED 200–350 including parts and labour. Shock absorber pair replacement costs AED 150–280, and suspension spring or drive belt jobs generally fall between AED 80–200. Most repairs are completed same-day, with technicians arriving within 2–4 hours of booking across the city. Costs increase if secondary damage has occurred — a scored drum shaft adds AED 150–300 to a bearing job — which is why booking at the first sign of noise keeps the bill at the lower end of this range.

LG washing machines making a loud noise during spinning most commonly have worn suspension rod tips or failed drum bearings — both are typical LG-specific wear points. LG front-loaders use four suspension rods with plastic ball-and-socket tips to support the tub; as these tips wear, they produce a hollow knocking or clunking sound that is especially noticeable at the start and end of the spin cycle. LG drum bearings, particularly on models manufactured before 2019, also have a known tendency to fail earlier than rated when used with hard water. Both repairs use OEM LG components for a lasting fix — generic suspension rod kits often fail within months under daily Dubai laundry loads.