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Thread Number: 82298
/ Tag: Modern Automatic Washers
Whirlpool DD washer- Model ID and tub out of cycle help (even after replacing common parts) |
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Post# 1063083 , Reply# 1 3/13/2020 at 13:44 (1,497 days old) by Yogitunes  (New Jersey) |
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first....pic number 5, why is there a piece of wood in there?...
how does the machine act when in spin, if the basket is empty?... I would almost like to see a vid of the machine in spin with the cabinet off.... wooden floors can cause the machine to shake a bit excessive, but not to the point it can't operate.... | ||
| Post# 1063104 , Reply# 2 3/13/2020 at 15:29 (1,497 days old) by Repairguy (Danbury, Texas) | ||
The wood in pic #5 was probably there to raise the tub assembly to replace the wear pads. Hopefully it was removed. Does the tub lean when not running or is it centered in lid opening? My immediate thought would be the machine in a metal pan on a tile floor. Direct drive whirlpool machines always liked a solid floor and needed to be as level as possible. I’ve seen them walk all over the place just because liquid detergent was spilled on the floor and got between the feet and the floor. They would also walk if the pads on the feet were gone especially on a tile floor. Hope this helps. I’m sure more suggestions will be along shortly.
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Post# 1063133 , Reply# 3 3/13/2020 at 18:54 (1,497 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.) |
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 The model/serial sticker isn't *on* the lid, it should be on the rear of the loading port *under* the back edge of the lid. If missing, then the refurbisher may have removed it because of a mis-match to the original if the cabinet/top was scavenged from another machine.
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Post# 1063134 , Reply# 4 3/13/2020 at 18:56 (1,497 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.) |
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Remove the tub cover to check if there a balance ring attached to the rim of the basket ... just in case it's missing for some reason. The balance ring should be partially filled with water (should have a bit of sloshing sound when the basket brakes to a stop from spin) ... in case it's cracked or leaked out. | ||
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Post# 1063147 , Reply# 5 3/13/2020 at 21:24 (1,497 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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Out Of Balance DD Washer All good suggestions above, I too would wonder if the balance ring still has liquid in it, Also do you think the wash basket is hitting the outer tub or is the outer tub and tub cover hitting the steel cabinet.
If the wash basket is hitting the outer tub it might be rusted and cracked, take the agitator out and inspect the basket.
The washer needs to be sitting solidly on all four feet and be sure that the front feet lock-nuts are tightened properly against the frame.
John L. | ||
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Post# 1063170 , Reply# 7 3/14/2020 at 05:00 (1,496 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.) |
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Is that the right tub cover? It's likely what's hitting the cabinet via tub oscillation during spin. I've never seen one like that on a DD machine, although that's not to say it isn't possible, I surely haven't seen everything. What's the purpose of those slots at the back under the fill flume? Also, he has the machine sitting in a pan, although that shouldn' be related to vibrations. All four legs should have intact rubber pads that contact the floor. The front leg pic, it's all boogered-up, the rear leg pic doesn't have a pad at all. The front legs are adjusted for height/leveling by screwing them directly in/out of the base. The bolts on them are to be tightened up against the base frame after leveling. The rear legs are self leveling by tilting the machine forward then setting it back down. They often get stuck or rusted and aren't loose for self-adjusting. | ||
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Post# 1063205 , Reply# 8 3/14/2020 at 13:43 (1,496 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.) |
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I watched the video just now. That amount of vibration doesn't look bad, doesn't sound like anything is impacting the cabinet (not then, anyway), and likely is related to the 2nd-floor floor. I don't think you're going to get anything better out of it (or any other washer) without reinforcing the floor structure. | ||
| Post# 1063273 , Reply# 9 3/15/2020 at 07:14 (1,495 days old) by mrb627 (Buford, GA) | ||
Could it be this? | ||
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