Noisy new washer
 

Another project completed. My new washer when spinning makes loud noises due to the thin back cover sheet metal vibrating. I added stiffener board across the center and made Hugh difference in noise level.

Ok. I know it’s cheap model, all I want it to do wash cloths with minimal fancy settings. It does have big tub and removable agitator.

So, you screwed in a furring strip?

No I bolted it with .190 by 32 bolts and nut clip on. Through sheet metal screw hole that I enlarged to fit the bolts

I have this exact same washer, just over a year old. I bought it to replace another one (same) that I had for about 5 years. This new one was great until recently when it became very noisy (squeaky) when the drum spins. I have coverage on it, so after round one where the guy replaced some parts that seemed to make it quieter, he is coming back to replace the gear box because it got noisy again. You are saying you have put a "bandaid" on it to quell the noise?

I can die now, I've seen it all !
your nickname at work came back to haunt you, "The Agitator"

Glad I agitated you:thumbup: AI replaces my spelling all them time. :shocked: topspin comes from my old days when I had heavy topspin on forehand and backhand. Not so much now. :sigh:

The thin sheet metal on my model thin and not enough stiffer rolled in, it created the banging noise. The board stopped it from flexing. Time will tell about quality of rest of it. The thing makes all sorts of unfamiliar sounds and takes for ever to complete wash, but it does good job if not in hurry:icon_bored:

You can accomplish this same result by applying automotive sound deadener. It is a sheet of buytl rubber with adhesive on it.

It's useful for dishwashers, sinks and, of course. cars.