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Thread Number: 64939
/ Tag: Modern Automatic Washers
Possible Upgrades... |
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Post# 875641 , Reply# 1 4/4/2016 at 20:39 (2,937 days old) by rp2813  (Sannazay) |
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Stampede averted! | ||
| Post# 875648 , Reply# 2 4/4/2016 at 21:06 (2,937 days old) by whatsername (Denver, CO) | ||
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| Post# 875649 , Reply# 3 4/4/2016 at 21:22 (2,937 days old) by stricklybojack (South Hams Devon UK) | ||
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Post# 875677 , Reply# 4 4/5/2016 at 09:08 (2,936 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey) |
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I don't think they make them anymore, but the Duet Sport was designed for second floor installs for the vibration issues....
there are a few new machines that offer vibration reduction technology..... but can we look at the location install that you have, and maybe beef it up some....even for the next setup you put in there.....maybe a sheet or two of 3/4 plywood screwed down to the joist, or even from underneath, extra supports put in to brace the floor....sound insulation as well... I have a newer home, and one of the installs is in the main floor bathroom, and its just a simple Frigidaire Gallery set, on pedestals, the most you hear is the drain pump.....pedestals usually will make it wobble more..... | ||
| Post# 875726 , Reply# 7 4/5/2016 at 17:57 (2,936 days old) by Liberator1509 (Ireland) | ||
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Why not buy a Fisher & Paykel Aquasmart Top Loader? Brilliant washers, and very quiet! I have one (the Aquasmart 2) and it is really great - highly recommended. CLICK HERE TO GO TO Liberator1509's LINK | ||
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Post# 875775 , Reply# 9 4/6/2016 at 03:24 (2,936 days old) by vacbear58 (Sutton In Ashfield, East Midlands, UK) |
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Before you do anything else
Follow Martin's sound advice about putting a thick board (marine ply) under the washer (and dryer too if is adjacent and not stacked. It also helps if the machines are located near a supporting wall as there will be less opportunity for the floor joists to flex in this circumstance. I have had this arrangement twice in my life (different homes) and this was the answer in both cases. Also, try to fill the machines as much as possible when doing laundry - full loads will have fewer vibration and balance issues than partial loads.
For a few dollars you can have the way ahead laid out for you for other machines will have the same issue without it. You can then decide whether to supplement the machines you have or not, relocate them or not. Al | ||
| Post# 875776 , Reply# 10 4/6/2016 at 03:40 (2,936 days old) by brucelucenta () | ||
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I'd suggest you build a new house centered around the washer and dryer so you can have whatever your little heart desires. End of problem. | ||
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Post# 875778 , Reply# 11 4/6/2016 at 05:03 (2,936 days old) by foraloysius (Leeuwarden, Friesland, the Netherlands) |
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Post# 875820 , Reply# 12 4/6/2016 at 13:33 (2,935 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey) |
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centered on the advice....
but with friends like that, you don't need enema's! better to let them think your a fool, than open your mouth and erase all doubt! washerdude, keep us posted as to how you make out or discover, some of us are interested in your progress! This post was last edited 04/06/2016 at 13:58 | ||
| Post# 875827 , Reply# 13 4/6/2016 at 14:43 (2,935 days old) by brucelucenta () | ||
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Hey, I had the perfect solution to the problem! | ||
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Post# 875828 , Reply# 14 4/6/2016 at 14:53 (2,935 days old) by Joe_in_philly (Philadelphia, PA, USA) |
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