Direct answer
Grinding that tracks drum speed can come from a trapped object, damaged drive component or bearing—not from normal water movement.
What this covers
- Washing machines · noise
- The exact symptom in the title before component-level repair
- Consumer-accessible controls, connections and maintenance areas
What it does not cover
- ×Smoke, burning odor, swelling, liquid on powered parts or damaged wiring
- ×Opening sealed panels, bypassing interlocks or live-electrical testing
- ×Account ownership, billing or warranty disputes
Observe before changing anything
ReversibleStop the cycle and record whether the sound occurs empty, only with one item, or once per drum revolution.
Isolate the failing boundary
ReversibleAfter disconnecting power, inspect the drum, gasket and removable filter for coins, wire or debris without opening panels.
Apply the narrow correction
ReversibleRemove only visible accessible objects and run a brief empty spin; persistent metal contact needs repair.
Verify the result and stop at the boundary
ReversibleStop immediately for binding, metal shavings, smoke or a burning odor.
Evidence ledger
Sources behind this answer
Visible sources support the visible claims. Home Product Support records the publisher, the fact used and the review date; community reports can suggest an issue but do not become a published fact on their own.
Exact questions
Common follow-ups
What should I check first for “Washing machine makes a grinding noise during spin”?+
Stop the cycle and record whether the sound occurs empty, only with one item, or once per drum revolution.
How do I know whether the problem is external or inside the device?+
After disconnecting power, inspect the drum, gasket and removable filter for coins, wire or debris without opening panels.
When should I stop and request repair?+
Stop immediately for binding, metal shavings, smoke or a burning odor.
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