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My washing machine has suddenly started being much noisier during the spin cycle. It doesn't seem to be vibrating or knocking/banging. It's just got a much louder whine when spinning fast than it used to. What preliminary checks can I perform to identify the root cause so I can decide whether it's worth paying a professional for a repair or if I should just replace the machine?

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Top loader or front loader? – Niall C. Oct 10 '11 at 0:03
Sorry, front loader – conorgriffin Oct 10 '11 at 0:20
Do you have the model number? – Tester101♦ Oct 26 '11 at 18:31
How old is it? Most of these types of washers are belt driven, and squeaks and squeals are usually signs of belt wear, which is easy to replace/repair. – ShoeMaker May 2 '12 at 0:41

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