Dan for Model Number Samsung WF42H5200AW/A2 The washer will shake violently in spin, even when empty, it will sometimes bang hard after stopping and changing spin direction. The inner drum rolls freely and smoothly, has little deflection from the outer when lifted. When rolling by hand there is sometimes a noise that continues after the drum is stopped or direction is changed. The noise varies and is occasionally a rattle. Does this sound like a vibration damper-balance ring?
Answer Dan, based on the information provided, it does sound like the counter-balance ring DC97-12135A is failing and causing the tub to become out of balance when in a spin. It should not rattle when the spin basket is rotated. Read More... Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com | Monday, October 12, 2020