Ariston A1636 awful noise spinning when loaded no noise when empty?

Thank you for your reply. Yes the dampers had worked loose - just needed the bolts tightening up. Had to call out Hotpoint Engineer as machine was still within 5 year parts cover, just in case it needed new parts £99.+ call out fee. Still nice bloke keen on Rallying arrived so felt he was just the chap - in tune with machinery.

widow twankey
October 2009

Sorry for you loss.
The washer problem could have several causes, more detective work will be required. I am not too familiar with this particular model so hopefully someone else will input here as well.
A couple of things you should check first...Open the door & lift the drum up & down to check if there is any slack. Check that the machine empties properly. Post new findings.
Other problems could be: friction dampers (shock absorbers) defective or a counterweight could have worked loose.

Mike
October 2009