Gram
Drum Bearing or Drive Pulley Wear
Washer produces a high-pitched squealing or grinding noise when spinning
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Safety Warning
This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.
If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.
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Possible Causes
Worn rear drum bearings, Damaged bearing seal allowing water ingress, Loose or worn drive pulley, Worn motor bearings
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety: Unplug the washer.
- Manual spin test: Rotate the drum by hand. Listen for grinding or scraping and feel for roughness.
- Check pulley and belt: Remove the rear panel and inspect the drum pulley and belt. Tighten the pulley bolt if loose. Replace a glazed or frayed belt.
- Assess bearings: If noise persists and there is play when lifting the drum up and down, the rear bearings are likely worn. Bearing replacement on Gram washers usually involves replacing the rear tub half or complete tub assembly and is a complex repair.
Because bearing replacement requires special tools and significant disassembly, most users should contact a professional technician.
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Repair Difficulty
Professional Required
5/5
Required Part
Rear Drum Bearing Kit
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