Beko Washing Machine: unusual noise

Professional Repair Guide

What is this symptom?

Is your Beko washing machine making unusual noises during wash or spin cycles? Sounds like rattling, grinding, or banging can indicate issues such as foreign objects in the drum, an uneven load, or even worn components. Addressing these concerns promptly can prevent further damage and maintain your machine's performance.

Urgency: Medium

Important Tips for Beko Models

Beko officially lists worn drum bearings and drive pulley as potential noise causes, and highlights load imbalance, foreign objects, and improper placement.
Rhythmic rattling or knocking noise may be normal with heavy or uneven loads; check load before assuming malfunction.

Possible Causes

Foreign objects in drum

How to Identify: Rattling or irregular clattering sounds, often varies with load imbalance; objects like coins or small items visible in drum.

Part: Drum / interior

Uneven load or load imbalance

How to Identify: Noise during spin with banging or thudding, machine rocking or vibrating; noise often changes when load redistributed.

Part: Laundry load

Worn drum bearings or drive components

How to Identify: Grinding or loud continuous noise during drum spin, louder than typical operation; persists after removing load and balancing.

Part: Drum bearings / drive pulley

Loose motor mount or motor bearings wear

How to Identify: Rattling or vibration noise near motor area, especially during spin; may persist after checking drum and load.

Part: Motor assembly

Uneven installation or machine not level

How to Identify: Thudding or vibration noise particularly during spin, machine moves or vibrates on floor.

Part: Machine feet / placement

DIY Solutions

Remove foreign objects and rebalance load

Easy 10-20 minutes

Stop machine and drain if needed.
Open drum and inspect for foreign objects; remove coins, buttons, etc.
Redistribute laundry evenly, add small items like towels to balance load if necessary.
Run a short spin to check if noise reduced.

⚠️ Safety First: Ensure machine is stopped and unplugged before reaching into drum.

Level machine and adjust feet

Moderate 15-30 minutes

Tools Needed: Spirit level

Check machine sits level using a spirit level placed on top.
Adjust leveling feet by turning clockwise or counterclockwise until machine is stable.
Test with spin cycle to see if noise reduced.

⚠️ Safety First: Be careful not to over-tighten feet as this can stress frame.

Professional Repairs

Replace worn drum bearings or drive pulley

Estimated Cost: $100 - $300

Inspect and service motor mounts and motor bearings

Estimated Cost: $150 - $350

When to Call a Professional

Noise persists after removing foreign objects and load balancing

Grinding or continuous loud noise during spin not linked to load or placement

Noise appears to originate from motor or internal components rather than drum movement

Preventive Maintenance

Check drum for objects before washing: Foreign-object noise and potential damage
Frequency: every load
Ensure machine is level: Vibration and noise from uneven placement
Frequency: monthly check

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is my Beko Washing Machine unusual noise?

Common causes include foreign objects in the drum, uneven loads, or worn drum bearings.

How do I fix Beko Washing Machine unusual noise myself?

Check for foreign objects in the drum and redistribute the load evenly.

How much does it cost to fix unusual noise?

Professional repairs range from $100 to $350 depending on the issue.

When should I call a technician for unusual noise?

If DIY solutions don't resolve the issue, or if the noise persists after adjustments.

References & Sources

Beko UK noisy washing machine FAQ Official
Beko US washing machine troubleshooting Official

Community Analytical Insights

Analysis based on real user discussions from appliance repair communities

Can I Fix This Myself?

65%

DIY Success Rate Difficulty: Either

Common Issues Reported by Users

Worn or damaged drum bearings
Foreign objects stuck in the drum or pump
Faulty or blocked drain pump

User Suggested Solutions

Inspect and replace drum bearings if worn. To do this, disconnect the washing machine, remove the back panel, and check for play in the drum. If there is excessive movement, replace the bearings.
Check for foreign objects in the drum or drain pump. Open the door and inspect the drum for any visible items. For the pump, remove the access panel, and clear any blockages found in the impeller.
Test the drain pump operation. Run a spin cycle and listen for unusual sounds. If the pump is not functioning properly, replace it. This involves disconnecting the power, removing the pump, and installing a new one.

Analysis based on 1 community discussions
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Very odd noise on the last few minutes of my washing machine...

Community Discussions

odd noise during last few minutes of wash

Check the drain pump and inspect the propeller for blockages; also consider drum bearings as a potential issue.