Asko Washing Machine: scraping noise
What is this symptom?
Experiencing a scraping noise from your Asko washing machine? This often indicates potential issues like worn drum bearings, a faulty spider arm, or misaligned suspension components. Understanding the causes can help you take appropriate action.
Possible Causes
Worn or broken spider arm/drum support causing scraping or metal‑on‑metal contact
How to Identify: Excessive drum play when pushing up/down, scraping or grinding noise during spin, wobbling drum, noise persists with empty load
Part: Drum spider assembly / drum support
Worn or failed drum bearings causing grinding/scraping sound
How to Identify: Grinding/scraping noise especially during spin, rough drum rotation by hand, noticeable play or wobble when moving drum, noise absent when stationary
Part: Drum bearings
Faulty or worn suspension components leading to drum misalignment and scraping sounds
How to Identify: Noise during agitation/spin accompanied by vibration or drum hitting housing, drum seems to shift excessively, uneven load amplification
Part: Suspension springs/shock absorbers
Next step
Choose the next step for scraping noise
Confirm the diagnosis before ordering. An error code can identify the system involved, but it does not prove that a specific part has failed.
Most relevant component to inspect
Drum Bearing Kit
Supports the spinning drum and ensures smooth, quiet rotation during cycles.
- Typical part-only price
- $40 - $95
- DIY difficulty
- Hard
- Estimated time
- 120-180 mins
Where can I find the model number?
Check the rating label around the door, lid, frame, rear panel, or inside the appliance cabinet. Use the complete model number, including suffixes.
Verify the complete model and part number on the retailer's compatibility page before ordering.
Other parts options
Check related components first; use model search as a fallback.
Washer Shock Absorber
Dampens tub movement and vibration during high-speed spin cycles.
Model-compatible Washing Machine parts
Enter the complete model number to browse compatible replacement parts. This is a model-based parts search, not a diagnosis that a specific component failed.
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Optional routine care
Maintenance supplies
These products support cleaning or routine upkeep. They are separate from the possible repair components above and are not claimed to fix this error code or symptom.
Washing Machine Cleaner Tablets
Routine tub-cleaning supplies for residue and odor control. They do not repair a mechanical, drainage, or electronic fault.
Braided Washer Inlet Hoses
A maintenance replacement option for visibly worn external fill hoses. Verify thread size, length, and hot/cold connection requirements.
Washer Drain Hose Holder
Helps secure an external drain hose at the standpipe. It does not correct an internal pump or control fault.
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Preventive Maintenance
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Run periodic empty spin cycles to listen for abnormal noise changes: Early detection of developing scraping or grinding issues
Frequency: monthly -
Balance loads and avoid overloading: Stress on suspension and bearings leading to noise
Frequency: Every use
Frequently Asked Questions
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Community Analytical Insights
Guidance from available sources; statistical claims are shown only for samples of at least 10 discussions
Common Issues Reported by Users
- Foreign object trapped in the drum or filter
- Worn drum bearings
- Damaged or misaligned drum support pads
User Suggested Solutions
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Check for foreign objects: Unplug the machine, open the door, and inspect the drum and filter for any items like coins or small clothing pieces. Remove any found objects and test the machine again.
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Inspect and replace drum bearings: Unplug the machine, remove the front panel, and check the bearings for wear. If they are worn, replace them with new ones following the manufacturer's instructions.
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Check and replace drum support pads: Unplug the machine, access the drum support area, and inspect the pads for damage. If they are damaged, replace them with new pads.
Limited-source guidance; percentages and success-rate claims are not shown
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