My GE Profile Washer Is Loud During Spins

Thumps, Bangs and Rattles

Loud noises, such as thumps, bangs or rattles, during the spin cycle can indicate improper installation. Often they result from leaving the shipping rod, located on the bottom right side of the machine, in after installation. The machine needs to be level as well in order to operate efficiently. Adjust the leveling feet at the bottom of the front of the machine by turning each until it is level. The thumps should stop if this is the problem. If the shipping rod has not been left in and the machine is level but you still hear these sounds during the spin cycle, open the machine and find the fabric softener dispenser. This may fall off during agitation or spinning and can create a lot of noise as it bangs around the tub. If the noise is a banging sound that occurs as the machine drains as well, this may be the result of an improperly secured drain hose that is banging against the back of the machine. If the noise persists and is not caused by any of these things, then call a technician to inspect your washing machine.

Sucks, slurps and gurgles are not uncommon during the spin cycle of your GE Profile washing machine. These may be faint or they may be very loud but are usually just the pump extracting water from your clothes and will subside near the end of the spin cycle as the pump removes all of the water from your clothes.

Squeaking sounds are not unusual in a new washing machine and they can often be very loud. GE recommends giving the machine about five cycles to allow it to “break in” and the squeaks should subside. If your machine is older, however, and a squeak develops during the spin cycle, it may require service or repair.

A metallic knocking sound often occurs as your GE washing machine cycles from a stopped position into spinning. This is normal and may occur several times during spin cycles because the pulse agitation feature often pauses during rinsing and spinning to reduce the amount of wear on your fabrics. It is caused by the drive system engaging rapidly and should last no longer than a minute. If you notice a knocking sound that also occurs while the machine is draining however, there may be objects in the drain pump. Buttons, coins and other small items that fall off or out of the pockets of your laundry may slip inside the drain pump and knock around as it cycles. Some models of GE washing machines have an access cap that can be removed to access the drain pump and remove the objects.