Indesit w1435 - whines like a jet engine when drum spins at high speed.
Now started to have intermitent knocking/banging noise when spun at high speed.
When drum empty, little or no noise.
What is likely cause and how can I fix it?

Ian T, February 2009

Check for bearing failure by seeing if there is any vertical movement between the moving stainless drum and the fixed outer drum. There should be no vertical movement between them - if there is the bearings have failed and will soon collapse. Power off, drag machine out onto the floor, remove back cover. Check for rusty spray around where the pulley shaft exits the drum - another indication of seal and bearing failure. Another method of checking is to remove the drive belt and rotate the drum by hand - there should be no noise, roughness or resistance to rotation. Changing bearings is an involved job, only attempt if you are mechanically competent.

Repair and service your own washing machine. Go to www.2ndwave.co.uk/manual.html

dannyboy, February 2009