Haier's manual separates normal sounds from problems on the HLC1700AXW. Normal: tumbling sounds as wet clothes are tossed around, an air-rushing noise when the tub spins at high rpm, clicking as the wash and rinse cycles go on and off along with spraying and splashing, and the drain pump when dirty water is being drained. Problems: a drum that was not unlocked correctly at installation (remove the shipping bolts), coins, loose change or buttons left in pockets, support feet that have not been adjusted, and a load that needs rebalancing. The Button Trap catches small loose items before they damage the machine.
Differential
Likely causes of “Haier HLC1700 washer/dryer combo makes grinding, squealing, clicking or banging noises”, and how to tell them apart
- 1
Transportation bolts still installed
What separates it There is violent noise and shaking from the first use because the transportation bolts are still installed
How to confirm Remove the shipping bolts as the installation section describes
- 2
Coins, buttons or heavy objects in pockets
What separates it There is rattling or grinding during the wash or the spin because of coins, buttons or heavy objects in the pockets
How to confirm Empty the pockets, and clear the Button Trap, then run the cycle again
- 3
Support feet not adjusted
What separates it There is a rocking noise because the support feet are not adjusted
How to confirm Check that the appliance is level, and adjust the support feet
- 4
An uneven load
What separates it There is a thump in the spin because the load is uneven
How to confirm Distribute the clothing evenly in the basket, and restart the spin
Before you touch a setting
Record this first — changing settings destroys the evidence
- What the noise is and when it occurs
- Whether the unit is level on the floor
Try in this order
0 of 5 completedCompare with the normal sounds
ReversibleTumbling, air rushing at high spin, clicking and splashing, and the drain pump are all normal.
Empty pockets
ReversibleEmpty pockets, since coins, buttons and other heavy objects can rattle or damage the drum.
Check shipping bolts and levelling
ReversibleCheck the shipping bolts and the levelling, by removing the shipping bolts and adjusting the feet so that all four support weight.
Clean the Button Trap
ReversibleClean the Button Trap, since it captures small loose items that would otherwise rattle, and then test again to see whether it helped.
Balance the load
ReversibleBalance the load, by evenly distributing the clothing in the wash basket, and then test again to see whether it helped.
Model-specific
What is true of this model and not of its siblings
- Normal Operating Sounds list
- Haier's manual names four normal sounds: tumbling as heavy wet clothes are tossed, an air-rushing noise at very high spin rpm, clicking with spraying and splashing as wash and rinse cycles go on and off, and the drain pump when dirty water drains. Sounds that are not on that list, and especially grinding or scraping, are the ones to investigate.
- Feet, floor and shipping hardware
- The manual's transport section shows the transportation bolts, rubber grommets and plastic spacers that hold the drum still behind the back plate; until they are removed the drum cannot float on its suspension and the unit shakes and knocks. The four adjustable feet each have a locking nut that must be tightened after levelling so the vibration does not loosen them.
- Parts for this problem on the HWD100 (RepairClinic, 2026-09-21)
- add to cart washer - belt pulley genuine oem par, part number WD-0344-12, at $0.49; heater motor, part number WH01X27877, at $116.78; add to cart plug genuine oem part # wd-5310-05 g, part number WD-5450-26, at $19.50.
- Other models this page answers
- These steps also fit the HWD100 combination washer/dryer.
Stop boundary
When this stops being a self-service repair
- !If grinding continues after emptying the Button Trap and levelling, call Haier service on 1-877-337-3639
- !If the unit was moved, confirm the transportation hardware was removed again
Evidence ledger
Sources behind this answer
Haier's own manual for this unit, read from the operating instructions through the warranty, 2026-09-25.
Haier's own error-code table for its combination washer/dryers.
Haier's own support-content articles, each.
Haier's product page and a dealer listing for the capacity, cycle counts and dimensions.
The OEM part numbers and prices for the folded model.
Exact questions
Common questions
Is air rushing noise normal?+
Yes, when the washer tub spins at a very high rpm.
What is the Button Trap for?+
It captures small loose items such as buttons and coins to keep them from damaging the machine.
Do I remove shipping bolts?+
Yes; a drum that was not unlocked correctly during installation makes noise.
Could a load cause noise?+
An uneven load can cause noise, so it needs re balancing, so rearrange the clothes.
What if it grinds?+
If it grinds, stop running the unit, and call service, since the noise may mean damage.