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Thread Number: 58414
/ Tag: Modern Automatic Washers
Front load - heavy vibration |
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Post# 809283 , Reply# 1 2/14/2015 at 16:35 (3,352 days old) by Frigilux  (The Minnesota Prairie) |
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Post# 809364 , Reply# 2 2/15/2015 at 08:22 (3,351 days old) by Launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage) |
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Is the machine level?
Also what surface does it rest upon?
All H-Axis washing machines are happiest on solid/firm flooring such as concrete. From there some may adapt or be content upon various other types but YMMV. If you are saying the washing in in basement and rests upon concrete, then the next thing to do is make sure it is level. This may or may not be actually "true" level with a spirit. Sometimes in order to adapt to slight sloping of the floor the best thing to do is level the back legs the while the machine is spinning slightly adjust one or both front legs until the vibrations stop or are minimal. Being as all this may depending upon your home's structure/design it may not be able to cope with the forces generated by your washer hence the movements. By design H-axis washers send the forces from spinning down through their legs to be absorbed and dissipated by the flooring into the building. Finally watch how you are loading your washer. Ideally balanced loads shouldn't cause much if any vibration. If you are constantly having vibration issues that is not good. | ||
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Post# 809369 , Reply# 3 2/15/2015 at 09:39 (3,351 days old) by Lorainfurniture (Cleveland ) |
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1. Make sure machine is level 2. Remove lower panel, inspect shocks. They do wear out. Sometimes they break altogether. 3. Any weird noises during spin? Knocking, or like a plane taking off? | ||
| Post# 809371 , Reply# 4 2/15/2015 at 09:41 (3,351 days old) by washerdude (Canada ) | ||
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The washer is on the second floor and it resets on ceramic tile. The washer is perfectly level from front to back, and the sides. | ||
| Post# 809462 , Reply# 5 2/15/2015 at 17:56 (3,351 days old) by mrb627 (Buford, GA) | ||
In My Opinion...
Anti Vibration pads are more trouble than they are worth. Sure, they may reduce vibration transmission into the floor. But, they tend to be bouncy which causes the machine to shake more with even a slightly unbalanced load. Eventually, the suspension system in the machine will prematurely wear out from the excessive shaking. Pitch them out.
Malcolm | ||
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Post# 809465 , Reply# 6 2/15/2015 at 18:06 (3,351 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.) |
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Post# 809491 , Reply# 7 2/15/2015 at 19:43 (3,351 days old) by Launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage) |
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Second Floor You Say?
What is the subfloor beneath the tile?
If this is a wood frame building then you may have to reinforce the flooring. For the record vibrations from h-axis machines installed on upper floors historically has caused problems. Miele recommends installing its washers in corners where the flooring is usually strongest if they cannot be placed on solid/firm surfaces. Agree with the above comments that those anti-vibration pads and even pedestals often are more trouble than they are worth. | ||
| Post# 809499 , Reply# 8 2/15/2015 at 20:31 (3,351 days old) by washerdude (Canada ) | ||
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Im pretty sure its wood. Also this is a much more newer duet which has no bottom panel and i doubt the shocks have gone bad after 4 months of use. | ||
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Post# 809503 , Reply# 9 2/15/2015 at 20:48 (3,351 days old) by Launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage) |
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Wood flooring normally has too much give for most h-axis washers liking. Again the washer generates forces that it naturally will send downwards. If not perfectly level and resting on a solid surface there are going to be problems.
Regarding shocks, no they shouldn't go after four months, but then again constant unbalanced/badly vibrating loads aren't doing them any favors. Main purpose of the shocks is to control the drum. More effort they must do the shorter lifespan I shouldn't wonder. First things first. Check to ensure the unit is level. Often you can tell if the thing is not by watching how it goes into spin. If the machine sinks or moves towards one leg or another that is a clue. Also pressing down on each corner of the machine as there shouldn't be any movement. Until you sort out the problem would steer clear of high spin speeds which tend to aggravate vibrations under certain conditions. . Also again make sure you are doing proper loads. Not under loading or overloading and other problems that cause vibrations. | ||
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Post# 809534 , Reply# 11 2/15/2015 at 23:03 (3,351 days old) by whirlykenmore78 (Prior Lake MN (GMT-0500 CDT.)) |
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Washer vibration:
Anytime a washer is on ANYTHING other than a concrete slab vibration can be an issue. A perfect example would be my mother's KM DD washer that shook and bounced everywhere on the main floor while an identical machine in the neighbors basement never moved.
About the only washers I can recall that wouldn't bounce and shake the house on a wood floor were BD WP/KM machines. I would guess this had to do with their tremendous weight and lower spin speed. WK78 | ||
| Post# 809571 , Reply# 12 2/16/2015 at 05:27 (3,350 days old) by mrb627 (Buford, GA) | ||
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Lock Nuts on Feet?
Did the installers put the locking nuts on the feet?
I would loosen the front locking nuts, then on the next spin, get down and touch both front feet. You may be able to identify which foot has the most movement. Adjust that foot to reduce vibration. When acceptable, lock the nuts. Be prepared to repeat this procedure once or twice a year. Malcolm | ||
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Post# 809573 , Reply# 14 2/16/2015 at 05:45 (3,350 days old) by retro-man (- boston,ma) |
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You stated the machine is only 4 months old. I would call for servicing under warranty. Let them check the machine over, esp if this problem just started after 4 months of normal service. Jon | ||
| Post# 809639 , Reply# 17 2/16/2015 at 13:12 (3,350 days old) by washerdude (Canada ) | ||
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I noticed something about the feet when I was feeling for movements. Every foot has a bent part. Could this be the majority of the reason why it vibrates a lot? | ||
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Post# 809659 , Reply# 18 2/16/2015 at 16:40 (3,350 days old) by Launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage) |
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Unless Something New Has Been Added
No, leveling feet/legs shouldn't bend or be anything else but straight. However this is easily sorted by looking up the part number online and comparing.
Would be highly unusual for all four legs to be bent on a brand new machine. Who installed the unit? Since the washer is still under warranty I'd contact Whirlpool ASAP and request replacements. Are the stems of your machine's feet metal or plastic? Cannot imagine a front loader so out of balance it would destroy all four feet and not take down your house or a itself in the process. CLICK HERE TO GO TO Launderess's LINK | ||
| Post# 812652 , Reply# 20 3/6/2015 at 21:15 (3,332 days old) by washerdude (Canada ) | ||
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Before i get the new feet, i noticed something fairly strange. With all feet of the washer set to the lowest (Touching the bottom of the washer), the entire thing rocks. Now I am suspecting 2 things. 1 Floor is uneven or 2 the feet just need to be changed. | ||
| Post# 812659 , Reply# 21 3/6/2015 at 21:45 (3,332 days old) by Stricklybojack (South Hams Devon UK) | ||
snap a pic.. | ||
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Post# 812690 , Reply# 22 3/7/2015 at 05:49 (3,331 days old) by gizmo (Victoria, Australia) |
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Floors are always uneven. That is why there is adjustment of the feet - so you can adjust it to suit wonky floors. | ||
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