Kenmore top-load washing machine loud noises Appliance Repair Questions › Category: Washing Machines › Kenmore top-load washing machine loud noises 0 Vote Up Vote Down Anonymous asked 9 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. Please login or Register to submit your answer Username or Email Address Password Remember Me