LG Washer Dryer Clicking Sound

[Cagz]

Apologies for yet another "my washing machine noisy" question !

This is a metallic, clicking sound only on spin cycle, starting at around 800 rpm, increasing with the rpm. The noise comes from the top of the drum, roughly at the centre, and it feels like I hear one click per rotation. A fast repeating noise.

No signs of bearing issues, all other operations are completely silent unless drum spins to 800+ rpm.

It very much feels like a wire stuck on the drum, extending further out with high rpm and hitting something on the top. But after several close examinations I cannot see anything stuck at all.

Doesn't seem like a loose item outside the drum as the noise always on the top, at the same spot.

Can you think of anything else I can check practically ? I'd like to avoid servicing during the lockdown if I can at all.

Many thanks

 

[jj4091]

Bra wires are a common cause of that sort of fault, you may be able to extract it through the drain hose at the bottom if you remove it & revolve the drum by hand.

 

[Cagz]

Removed the top cover today and everything was very obvious. Three missing screws ! Main culprit was the clamp tightening hot air blower to the seal, last picture. But I also discovered two screws connecting dryer assembly to the drum housing was missing as well, first three pictures.

What do you guys recommend here ? I am planning to replace the seal, as there are some heat damage already, and I think I can sort out the clamp using a new screw and nut. Unless you think this is a bad idea. What do you suggest for the other two screws ? Do I just find out slightly bigger ones ? Would loctite help in this kind of setting ? I'd like to do a long lasting repair if I can, don't mind replacing one or two more parts, within reason. Any recommendations are more than welcome.

 

[blup]

Get a job lot of screws from ebay (Kay’s fasteners have a wide range) and loctite.

Blup