Speed Queen Washer Loud When Spinning? Try these FIXES!

Does your Speed Queen washer keep making a loud noise during spin?

I often find the cause is simpler than it first appears. I would suggest you stop the cycle and check the load, drum, and washer feet, because an uneven load or a loose object can cause a noise that starts suddenly.

How to Quiet a Noisy Speed Queen Washer During Spin

First, check the simple causes. A Speed Queen washer making loud noise during spin may have a trapped item, uneven load, loose feet, blocked pump, or worn moving part.

However, notice whether the Speed Queen washer is loud when spinning only. A loud banging noise points toward movement, while a grinding noise during spin or rumbling noise when spinning may need service.

Listen Near the Drain Pump

Also, a grinding noise during spin may actually begin when the Speed Queen washer pumps water out. If the manual shows a user accessible filter, clean it as directed and prepare for water to spill.

With safety in mind, unplug the machine before opening any filter. Do not keep running a noisy pump, because a trapped object can damage it.

This drain noise problem sometimes come and go on a Speed Queen while the washer is empty.

Remove Loose Items

Before moving on, pause the Speed Queen washer, unplug it, and check the drum, pockets, and reachable seal folds for coins, clips, or other small objects.

In many cases, turn the empty drum slowly by hand. Stop if it scrapes or jams, and do not reach below an agitator or open the cabinet.

This part around the loose item often get forgotten on a Speed Queen washer as you check the simple causes.

Have the Bearings and Suspension Checked

So, a rumbling noise when spinning, a loose drum, or metal scraping can point to a bearing, suspension, or drive problem in the Speed Queen washer.

However, these repairs involve heavy moving parts. Stop using the machine if it leaks, scrapes, or shakes violently, and ask a technician to inspect it.

A small moving part problem on the Speed Queen often cause a much bigger symptom before you try a harder repair.

Level the Washer Feet

At this point, press gently on opposite top corners of the Speed Queen washer. If it rocks, adjust the feet until each one sits firmly on a hard floor, then tighten the locking nuts if fitted.

Also, if movement is stronger than the sound, follow the checks for a Speed Queen washer that is shaking and moving.

The leveling foot on your Speed Queen sometimes need only a simple correction while you look over the machine.

Balance the Wash Load

In many cases, a towel, blanket, or tangled sheet can gather on one side of the Speed Queen drum and cause a loud banging noise. Spread heavy pieces around and remove a few items if the tub is packed.

At this point, try a short spin after rearranging the clothes. Stop again if the cabinet begins hitting the wall or the banging returns.

Conclusion

Work through the Speed Queen checks in the order that matches what you see, aiming for a quieter spin.

• Listen Near the Drain Pump
• Remove Loose Items
• Have the Bearings and Suspension Checked
• Level the Washer Feet
• Balance the Wash Load