How to stop my washing machine from violently shaking?
I just moved to a new house, and after setting up my washing machine it now shakes a lot while running, like it moves itself 3 or 4 inches sometimes. It seems to really shake for a 5-15 seconds then runs normal for a while. No real discernible pattern.
I’ve already tried leveling it and making sure the feet all hold some weight, but it’s still happening. It’s an older style top loader with an agitator.
i had the same problem with a front-load machine. Feet seemed to be even, but the machine pivots clockwise about left front foot causing it to screw in (and shorten), which then worsens as it goes. My fix was to lengthen that foot more so that it seems to bear more load than the other three feet. I don’t consider it a permanent fix because that leg still manages to eventually get shorter anyway, but takes much longer.
I guess my next move is to drill a hole in a circular piece of wood giving a donut-like shape, and use that as a spacer to stop that foot from shortening under vibration.
If it is a new washing machine there are breaks screwed into the back of the machine.
They are put there so the drum does not move during shipping from the factory to the customer, maybe they were also put in when you moved. If they remain in the washing machine motor is fighting against the break pads and the machine will shake violently. Please look at the manual or search on the internet how to take them out.
No, it’s about 7 years old. It’s worked great until this move. The moving company jammed foam in between the drum and the frame. I’m thinking they may have screwed something up
Are the feet set properly? They usually screw in and out. Try rocking it and see if you can adjust the feet lengths so it doesn’t rock when shaking it.
I can't really solve your shaking problem but my washer shakes a bit (not crazy but it does vibrate the upstairs) so I bought pucks on Amazon and they stop the washer from shaking heavily.
I had the same issue with the same solution after I moved my washer.
I didn’t previously know that it’s important to clamp the springs when moving a washer, otherwise the springs experience years of wear during one truck ride.
I replaced the springs and had a like-new washer again.
Is it a side loader? The drum has springs that connect the drum to a weight in the back. Check if all of the springs are connected. If one is loose, the machine will vibrate like crazy.
Sounds to me like the drum might be floating really loosely inside the machine. It not spinning dead center is gonna cause the weight to be thrown around and move everything.
Depending on how the machine is made it could be a couple of components on the fritz. At a guess I’d say either the belt that turns the drum is stretched from use, or the frame the drum glides on might need replacement.
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