The failure of a part in the suspension rods in a vertical modular washing machine can lead to severe banging and even damage to the machine during the spin cycle. The good news is that is that it is relatively cheap and fixable for the home repair person. This video provides some helpful ideas for replacing these rods and restoring a machine to quiet operation. Machines made by Whirlpool and sold under the Kenmore, Amana, Maytag and other name plates are prone to this problem.