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...
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...