Noises During Spin Cycle. Unbalanced loads may cause loud noises in the spin cycle. If this is the case, turn off the washer and make sure the tub is evenly stacked with clothes. Close the lid and turn it back on. If this doesn’t work, unload some clothes in order to find out if they were really causing a problem or not. A washing machine’s noise levels will normally fall between 47 dB and 67 dB on average. Washing machines usually produce more than 50 dB of noise during the wash cycle,... If this piece is broken, you will hear a loud noise.