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Thread Number: 84731
/ Tag: Vintage Automatic Washers
Whirlpool Washer Leveling Help |
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Post# 1091870 , Reply# 1 10/3/2020 at 20:21 (1,162 days old) by Yogitunes  (New Jersey) |
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the problem could be your new 'floating floor'.....unlike true hardwood flooring, this has a foam cushion underlayment, and that alone could be causing the bounce...
would be no different that installing your machine on carpet.... unfortunately most times, for a laundry area/room, best for hardwood or tiled flooring...a solid surface over top of another solid surface... keep in mind too, your DirectDrive washer is a lot lighter in weight than if you had a Belt Drive unit which would hold its own under most flooring conditions... you may find that you would have to install 3/4" board as a platform under the washer/dryer, screwed in place to make firm contact with the substructure... | ||
| Post# 1091887 , Reply# 2 10/4/2020 at 05:49 (1,162 days old) by Louvac (M) | ||
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I kind of suspected this It isn't possible to screw a platform down since the floating floor cannot be secured to the base floor. Do you think by simply putting down a 3/4" piece of plywood would do the trick? Or, do you think rubber furniture cups may even work? | ||
| Post# 1091888 , Reply# 3 10/4/2020 at 05:52 (1,162 days old) by Louvac (M) | ||
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Forgot to mention How critical is the turning of the feet in terms of "turns"? In other words, does a quarter of a turn make much of a difference or does it need to be adjusted in terms of whole turns? | ||
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Post# 1091895 , Reply# 5 10/4/2020 at 07:54 (1,162 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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Shaking DD Washer There should be lock nuts on the front feet that must be tightened UP against the washers frame, this will help a little, but unfortunately the floating floor may be the main problem.
The good news it will not hurt the washer to shake, but if you don't want it to shake you can either remove the floor under the washer or try 3/4" piece of really good plywood under the washer & dryer [ use one piece under the W&D for best stability ]
John L. | ||
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