Washing machine
Noise during a spin cycle is nearly always worn drum bearings, loose items or a machine that is not level.
Symptom: Loud grinding, banging or rumbling · Typical cost: £90–£300+ (bearing replacement is the high end).
Unlevel feet or leftover transit bolts make the machine rock and bang.
The fix:Level the feet and remove transit bolts.
Coins and pins rattle in the drum or pump.
The fix:Clear the drum and filter.
A rumbling or roaring noise that gets worse with speed means failing bearings.
The fix:Replace bearings — a big job, often worth it on premium machines only.
Weak dampers let the drum bang the cabinet.
The fix:Replace the shock absorbers.
£90–£300+ (bearing replacement is the high end).
If you can see leaks, smell burning, or the appliance is tripping the electrics, stop using it and unplug it. For minor faults without those signs it is usually safe to leave it off until you can diagnose it. Always switch off and unplug the appliance before inspecting it. Never work on gas appliances or fixed electrical wiring yourself — call a Gas Safe registered engineer or a qualified electrician.