I have search previous posts, and have tried some of the suggestions with no success. If I missed something I apologize . . . it is an older whirlpool duet washer (maybe 10 yrs old). Just started banging in the last week - thought kids overloaded or loaded uneven at first - but this is not the case. I removed the back panel and rotated the belt wheel with washer unloaded - the drum banged even at the slowest of rpm's. I do not believe it is the struts as I supported the drum as I spun the wheel. Any ideas? If easy fix, I can handle, otherwise - I am looking for advice on whether to pay for repair or replace.

I appreciate any help. Thanks