Why is the washing machine noisy and how to fix it?

So, one fine day you heard that the washing machine is noisy when spinning, dialing, draining water or during the wash itself. If the technique has served you for more than 5 years, this is normal, because every detail tends to wear out over time (especially since hard water speeds up the process). But what if you only recently made a purchase and the machine did not work even a quarter? In this case, you need to deal with the cause of the breakdown, a list of which we will provide you further.

Foreign objects

In fact, it is a very banal reason that is encountered in most cases. You didn’t take various trifles from your pockets (for example, coins) or metal clasps on clothes beat against a drum, as a result of which the washing machine makes a lot of noise during washing. This reason can be identified by the characteristic sonorous beats about the drum.Little thing

Well, if all the little things remained inside the drum, but if foreign objects were between the tank and the drum, you’ll have to take a little trouble. You need to remove the heater and through the hole to get all the items, and then put the parts back. In some models, all the small things can fall into a special sump, where the filter is installed. In this case, if the washing machine is noisy during washing, you need to find the lid of the sump (usually it is in front, closed by a small door), unscrew it and remove all trapped objects.

Shipping bolts not unscrewed

The instructions pay special attention to the mandatory unscrewing of the transportation bolts after the delivery of equipment to the installation site. Despite this, most people forget to unscrew them, as a result of which interference during operation is heard, which is accompanied by the noise of the washing machine.

The diagram shows the installation locations of the bolts:Shipping Bolts

All you need is to unscrew them and once again check the operability.

We draw your attention to the fact that transport bolts should not be thrown into the trash, as many do. If you decide to transport the washing machine from place to place, they must be screwed in, otherwise the internal mechanism may be damaged during transportation.

Incorrect installation

An equally simple reason for loud work is incorrect washing machine installation. Even a slight skew can cause vibration, which occurs when the equipment is operating at high speeds. As a result, you hear an unpleasant sound, which is easily removed by twisting the legs to a strictly horizontal level of installation.

Twisting the legsThe correctness of the work done can be checked by the construction level. It is the crookedly exposed body that is the reason why the washing machine vibrates and jumps on the floor, as a result of which it is audible how it makes noise.

Bearing wear

A more complex breakdown, the elimination of which will require certain skills. Bearing wear may occur if the oil seal is damaged, which prevents water from entering.As a result, water seeps to the bearing, it corrodes and fails.

Damaged bearing

You can determine the malfunction as follows:

  • rusty streaks form on the back of the tank from the outside;
  • the drum stroke on the shaft is uneven if you slightly push it with your hand;
  • During the spin, a whistle and a strong hum are heard.

To make the replacement process easier for you, we provide visual instructions:

Video lesson on replacing the bearings of a washing machine

Pulley loosened

If during washing, and especially the spin cycle, you hear intermittent clicks that cause an extraneous sound during operation, then most likely this is a pulley loose. There is nothing dangerous in such a breakdown, you need to remove the housing cover and tighten the bolt (or nut) with a wrench. We draw your attention to the fact that with such a breakdown, the washing machine will make noise both at low and high speeds.Pulley

It is recommended that you first completely unscrew the weakened spare part, put it on the sealant, and then tightly tighten it with a key. In this case, the pulley will not loosen in the future.

Balances are weakened

By analogy with the previous problem, the issue with weakened counterweights is also solved. You must open access to the bolts and tighten them, after which the extraneous noise of the washing machine should disappear.Counterweight Tightening

Another option for failure can be associated with balances - their complete destruction. In this case, the sound will be much louder and you will have to replace the broken parts.

How to tighten the counterweight mounts is described in the video tutorials:

Upper Counterweight Tightening

Tightening the lower counterweight

Failure of the drain pump

If the washing machine buzzes when draining, there is only one reason - the drain pump is out of order. You can try to repair it by cleaning the filter, which is located on the front side behind the cover (as shown in the picture).

Filter

If the machine does not make noise due to a dirty filter, check the drain pipe, it may be clogged and need to be cleaned. Well, the most critical option is a complete failure of the pump, as a result of which it is necessary to carry out a replacement.

It is possible to understand that the reason for the hum is in the pump, if an extraneous sound appears only when water is being drawn or when the “washer” drains the water. Usually, with a broken pump, the washing machine buzzes like a transformer.

Again, it’s better to look at the whole essence of the replacement in a visual video tutorial:

Video instruction for replacing the drain pump of a washing machine

That is, all the main causes of increased noise and whistling technology. We hope that now you know what to do if the washing machine is noisy when spinning, draining and rinsing things!

If none of the above reasons fits the description, then it is most likely the engine or the electronics. It’s better to call a master who will ring all the elements of the circuit with a multimeter, and then quickly find the reason why the equipment is noisy at work.

Similar materials:

Video lesson on replacing the bearings of a washing machine

Video instruction for replacing the drain pump of a washing machine

Upper Counterweight Tightening

Tightening the lower counterweight

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74 comments

  • Andrew

    When the electric kettle is heated, the kettle wire heats up and becomes warm. What could be the reason?

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    • Admin

      Hello! There may be two reasons. The first is a Chinese cord with a small cross-section of wires, as a result of which, due to the load, heating starts when turned on. But most likely the reason for heating the cord is the heating of the plug itself, you can feel it, it should be hotter than the cord itself. At the same time, the plug heats up due to an outlet in which the wires at the terminals are loosely tightened. Bottom line - the most common heat transfer occurs along the chain: socket-plug-cord.

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  • Alyona

    Hello! Our washing machine is buzzing (like a transformer). First, it started the wash and after 3-5 minutes the machine hummed very loudly, while it worked. The “pause” button did not work. She turned off the car — it still continued to buzz. And even pulled it out of the socket — it also buzzed for about 3 minutes, probably.

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  • Raul

    the machine begins to roar at the end of the spinning process

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  • Oksana

    Hello! Our machine during spinning buzzes as if the plane takes off. Tell me how to fix this? Thanks in advance.

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    • Admin

      Hello! Have you tried to solve the problem based on the tips in the article? Which of the fault options have you already ruled out?

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  • andrey1968rus

    Thank you guys so much for such an understandable and thorough video !!! thanks for the help!

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  • Alexei

    Good afternoon, I bought a new washing machine. She draws water very loudly and buzzes heavily about draining water (at the very end when the last water is being pumped out), and even whistling, she whistles, removes the cover, checks the engine, when the shaft is twisted there is an audible uniform hum from the engine itself, it may buzz more new brushes, and why the pump is so loud

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    • Admin

      Hello! While the equipment is new, take it to a service center, and if it has not been more than 2 weeks from the date of purchase, I advise you to hand it in at the place where it was taken. There are, of course, a bunch of options on how to solve the problem, but it is not advisable when the washing machine fails even a new one.

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  • Anna

    Hello, my machine is very buzzing when draining water, what could it be?

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    • Admin

      Hello! Read the article carefully, we have all painted in detail!

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  • Dmitry

    Good afternoon.
    During operation, when the drum rotates (it doesn’t even wring out, it just erases it when), a very high-frequency squeak (whistle) is heard
    They just bought a typewriter. First time launched.
    What could it be? Bearing?
    Thanks in advance

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    • Admin

      Hello! Yes, it looks like a bearing. Have you unscrewed the transportation bolts?

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    • Victor

      The high-frequency squeak / whistle of all LGs with DD is a negative side effect when the inverter circuit of the brushless motor DD of the LG SM CM drive is used. Not a bearing. Know. Humble yourself ... Here's another -
      “The sound is just dumb on top of everyone else. A high-frequency whistle sounds during the rotation of the drum, it is not loud, but let's say it is annoying because no other appliances with motors in the kitchen make such sounds.
      ... I don’t understand how loud / not loud it is. It can not be heard only in modes when the machine itself begins to vibrate at high speeds.
      Yes, the DD inverter has a specific rumble and squeak, depending on the mode. ”

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  • Alexander

    Good evening. They bought a washing machine, as soon as it draws water, there is a loud noise, similar to a rattle. What could it be?

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    • Admin

      Hello! It seems that the problem is in the pump. Does the noise appear before washing and spinning the drum starts?

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  • Elena

    Please tell me what kind of breakdown my car may have, even with a simple rotation of the drum, a rumble is heard with my hand that was not there before, the machine is of course an old but beloved ...

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    • Admin

      Hello! You need to disassemble and watch. Either bearings, or counterweights, or the pulley loosened up. The characteristic signs of each of the breakdowns are described in detail.

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  • andrey1968rus

    good afternoon! changed bearings and oil seal, as well as the electric lock at the loading hatch on the BEKO washing machine using your site. Thank you so much for that! I collected everything in the reverse order. I checked all the contacts.when you press the button to open the door, she herself again does not want to open. I have to help with my hand. not working "new" electric lock? or should there be a spring in the hinges of the hatch? and the main question, began to collect less water than before !!! where to look for the reason? thanks in advance!

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    • Admin

      If the washing machine draws a little water, check the water level sensor, as well as the pipe that connects this sensor to the pressure tank. In addition, the cause may be pressure in the sewer, as a result of which water draws out of the machine, causing drainage. In this case, it is recommended to put a valve on the drain, which is called "anti-drain"! As for the door, more information and a visual inspection are needed. Even a new castle can be defective.

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      • andrey1968rus

        thanks for the help! It would also be great to know where the BEKO-6000 water level sensor looks and what it looks like? At the expense of the drain-drain pipe is inserted into the drain above the zero level of drain water, which flows by gravity without a vacuum. whatever Thank you!!

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  • kostyan

    Hello!! A long crack before it starts to drain, then immediately during the discharge everything is fine, just before you start pumping.

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    • Admin

      Hello! There may be several reasons: something has got into the drain pump filter, you need to check it yourself. If everything is clean, maybe the crack is due to the fact that for the first few seconds before draining the pump motor runs dry. A rare case, of course, but sometimes it does.

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  • Viktoriya

    Good afternoon! The master replaced the bearing and stuffing box, but after a month of operation, the machine again began to make whistling sounds. Repair under warranty. Tell me, is there any point in re-repairing, or is it better to return the money for the repair?

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    • Admin

      Hello! Well, I would recommend the master to see why the noise is again happening. Perhaps the new bearing was of poor quality, and therefore it was not possible to properly repair the machine. But everyone’s business is there, of course, you don’t have to rack your brains, but just give the money back, but then what kind of master will he be after that?

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      • avatarjk

        hello noise as if something beats very often when draining water. removed the filter there is nothing small blades visible. no trash. but the sound is loud what could be? indesit machine

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  • Oleg

    Hello!
    The machine whistles heavily during the spin cycle, there are no whistling sounds during washing, and during the spin cycle an increase in speed increases the sound.

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  • Irina

    Good afternoon! Bought a car three days ago. When water is collected, a hum is heard, then it passes as soon as the water collection stops. It buzzes only when water is drawn. Is this the norm? Bosch machine.

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  • Eugene

    Good afternoon. There was a noise (similar to the pump, but 2 times quieter) after the first set of water in the washing mode. It draws water quickly, spin and drain are normal. Samsung car.

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    • Admin

      Hello! Check the filter, if it is clean, it means the pump itself (most likely, the impeller comes to an end).

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  • Natalya

    Hello, the new washing machine lg. At the first wash without laundry, noise is heard at every new rotation of the drum. When the drum is spinning, there is no extraneous sound, but now it stops to start to rotate in the other direction and in the first second of the movement there is noise, like something is bothering him or scrolling, I would even say “groans”. When washing with linen the same. When rinsing and spinning all is well. Before that, there was also lg with direct drive, there were no such noises. The transport bolts were removed; they do not skip during the spin cycle.What can it be and what is the best way to act (in the sense of handing it back)?

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    • Admin

      Hello! Of course, if the washing machine is new, take it back. Most likely low-quality assembly!

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  • Oksana

    Hello! Samsung typewriter 1.5 years. When washing, it began to crack very much, heated the water, I paused, the crack continued, I had to unplug it from the outlet. After 5 minutes I turned on the spin, the machine drained the water, and the laundry was wrung out without cod. Checked the filter is clean. What could it be, tell me pzhl? Tomorrow I want to call the master.

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    • Admin

      Hello! Maybe the engine brushes are worn out, so the machine is cracking. In this case, it is difficult to accurately determine the cause of the malfunction without diagnosis.

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  • Edward

    The washing machine with laundry during spinning vibrates a lot, and if you put it on the empty, there are no problems, the machine is 10 years old what is the problem?

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    • Admin

      All problems are described in the article. Need to disassemble the washing machine and how to inspect.

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  • Angelica

    Hello! Samsung washing machine when draining and collecting water as if the pump does not have enough voltage, it works very poorly. What could it be?

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    • Admin

      First, check the voltage at the outlet to which the machine is connected. But most likely the reason is impeller blockage.

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  • Natalya

    It makes noise, the machine (electrolux) growls directly in the washing and rinsing mode, and the spin, drain is normal. When I pause, it stops making noise. Tell me pzhlst, what could it be?

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  • Eugene

    Hello. The machine deo. Become buggy. When rinsing, the timer stops. Does the machine tarrachit and the OE error lights up? thank

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    • Admin

      Hello! An OE error in daewoo washing machines indicates that there are problems with the drain. Check the filter, pump and throughput of the entire drainage system.

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  • Irina

    Hello. An old Ardo machine began to make a very loud crack (like a click) when washing, and as it seems to me when switching programs. What could it be? thank

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  • Vadim

    Hello! The reason is this: the LG washing machine buzzes when draining the water during the “rinse” process in the “Cotton” mode. Buzzes every time in the same mode, place and process, only once per mode. What to do?

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  • taras

    Hello! My LG machine is buzzing when draining, I cleaned the pump, the buzz decreased, but it didn’t disappear and increased every day. Today I cleaned it again but the noise didn’t disappear. What should I do to change the pump? The machine is 2 years old!

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  • Alexander

    Good afternoon, I have a lie in the spin cycle and it doesn’t completely pour out water, but I cleaned everything in the sump, there is nothing for which reason

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  • Oksana

    I have an LG washing machine. After she launches and shuts off, after a while she starts to make a buzz, as if there is something to squeak. I turn on the power button on the machine and immediately turn it off, the hum disappears and then appears. Sometimes everything is fine. What can it be and how to solve the problem?

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  • Alexandra

    Hello! I have a Samsung Eco Babble washing machine. It began to rattle strongly at normal speeds when washing in a specific mode, it rattles for a while, then the washing is quiet. Then it thunders again. On other modes it works fine. The filter is cleaned. What could it be? Thanks in advance for your reply.

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    • Novel

      Hello! The same situation: (I checked all the rules everywhere. And I don’t understand what it is :(

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  • Darya

    Good afternoon!
    My machine began to rattle, as if inside the iron caps knock. I disassembled the front pump, I clean it regularly, I know how to do it, but this time I barely got it. Inside the pump I found iron hooks that held the lid itself, preventing it from being pulled out. Erasing now, the same sound. Ariston 4 years

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  • Yulia

    Hello, the second machine is driving me crazy. In the middle of the cycle, it begins to roar, creak, very loudly, without any vibration, the filter is normal, the drum rotates normally, no rust comes anywhere, it is installed well, it does not jump. As it begins to roar, I block it on the panel, then turn it off from the network, so she screams for another 4-5 minutes, some kind of poltergeist. What could it be?

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  • Nikolay

    The washing machine’s drain pump howls when draining the water, we quickly and costlessly spill the drain pump motor together with the pump itself with engine oil, this procedure is likely to remove the pump howl when draining the water.
    It may seem frivolous and too simple for someone to “drown” a drain pump in engine oil, but the simplicity and free of charge of this method makes it the most accessible for those who are not particularly versed in electrical engineering, electronics, and the replacement of various components of washing machines. The simpler - the more efficient.

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  • Nick

    Good afternoon. When spinning, the washer buzzes and rumbles, what can it be connected with?

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  • Dima

    Thank you very much, they really helped, guys see the video there answers.

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  • Marina

    Hello! The machine made an extraneous noise, after which there was a loud bang, the smell of wiring .... Stopped working ...

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  • Ivan

    Hello, I can’t unscrew the pulley on the Indesit styling machine, the key for “torex” (t30). I watched your video, it seems not so complicated. Please tell me how to remove, thanks.

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  • Eugene

    Hello buzzing pump when draining water.

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  • Eugene

    The filter is clean, the drain pipe is not clogged.

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  • Dmitry

    Hello, I have a LG 5.5kg machine for about 3 years, it’s such a problem when spinning when it is draining it makes a loud sound, you can say Roar, such that you can hear the neighbors. Tell me, please, what can it be???

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  • Zoya

    Hello! When draining water comes out small debris in the form of scale, what is it? When the machine is turned off, the drum rotates with a rattle.

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  • Hope

    Hello, today the master came to disassemble the entire machine, replace the bearings, but the machine still buzzes like an airplane. Why?

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  • Ilyas

    Good day! Please tell me, the LG 5-year-old car is already working, when collecting water, and when draining, the car began to hum, what might be worn out there, the machine is not fresh

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  • Tatyana

    To avoid this, you need to pull everything out of your pockets before washing. If so handled carelessly, it will not be spoiled for long. We carefully use our indesit washing machine and use it for 3 years.

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  • Arthur

    Hello, at our washing machine, in the rinse mode, when the water is drained, a rumble is heard, then everything is quiet.

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  • SveTIC

    Tell me please. Typewriter LG FH2A8WD2. When closing the hatch, the machine locks and a lock icon appears, but when you lightly press the hatch, he walks. The machine erases normally, but when a set of revolutions occurs during a centrifuge, the manhole cover begins to vibrate (beat against the body), gaining speed, the beating stops. This is normal? And if not, what to do?

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  • Victoria

    Good afternoon. I have a lg car. Less than 3 years. During washing, it is very loud and loudly buzzing, you can hear it even on the floor below. This occurs neither during water intake, nor when draining, nor during the extraction, nor during rinsing. On different programs, the duration and strength of the buzz is different. There is almost no fast, but the main nightmare is simple. I tried to set different temperatures, there is no difference. Tell me, what could it be?

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  • Ruslan

    There are no answers here for several years, why are you still asking questions?

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  • Alexander

    When draining periodically, a noise of the "bounce" type appears. This noise may appear at the beginning of the discharge and then disappears, and may appear in the process. It happens that it appears and disappears several times when draining. Also, with a small shock in the area of ​​the pump, the noise also disappears either completely or may reappear after a while.

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  • Andrew

    Guys! Help out!
    There are problems with the machine, it starts to wash, draws water to the desired level, then it starts to wash (the drum spins), then there is a Water drain ... And then there is a strange crackling noise with a hum and immediately shutdown!
    He filled up the machine, unscrewed the pump, took it apart (there was a raid). I collected everything back, the styrax then drained, the hum was slightly audible and the car was turned off anyway ...!? What is the problem!?
    The windings on the computer do not ring out the resistance of 170 Ohms, maybe something with the electronics, tell me at least where to dig?
    Samsung typewriter.
    If someone has encountered such a problem,

    write, I will be very grateful to you !!!!

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