eidolon (plural eidola or eidolons) 1  An image or representation of an idea; a representation of an ideal form; an apparition of some actual or imaginary entity, or of some aspect of reality. 1936, Henry Miller, Black Spring: As a species it is extinct; as an eidolon it retains its corporeality â but only if maintained in a state of equipoise.
A worn bearing can also damage the tub of the washer. This means the tub (inner or outer) may need to be replaced also. A washer making a loud noise during spin cycle can also be caused by a faulty drive pulley. The pulley is what the belt (if applicable to your washer) rides on to spin your washers tub. The pulley can be made of plastic or metal. It could be simply worn out or just loose.
(Get our free Washer Buying Guide to help guide you through your next laundry purchase. Over 100,000 people have already found answers in a Yale guide). One other function of the steam is to help soften the fabric during the wash cycle. Todayâs front loading washers spin at speeds in excess of 1,000 rpms. This high speed is more efficient, because there is less drying time. However, the clothes are more wrinkled. By introducing steam into the cycle, it helps soften up the fabric thus releasing the wrinkles.