Kenmore top-load washing machine loud noises Appliance Repair Troubleshooting Questions › Category: Washing Machines › Kenmore top-load washing machine loud noises 0 Vote Up Vote Down Anonymous asked 8 years ago Kenmore top-load washing machine when the control knob is set to spin on my 2004 Kenmore top-load washing machine, there is a loud, rapid ratcheting sound and nothing happens. Is this machine "toast"? Thanks for any advice, Bruce. Email Name Website Comment Current ye@r * Leave this field empty Your Answer Your Email Your Name Accepted file types: txt, jpg, pdf Add another file