Thread Number: 87886
/ Tag: Modern Automatic Washers
Speed Queen FF7005WN excessive shaking going into a spin |
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Post# 1124803 , Reply# 2   8/3/2021 at 09:42 (994 days old) by vacerator (Macomb, Michigan)   |   | |
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at least it isn't dancing on the floor. |
Post# 1124805 , Reply# 3   8/3/2021 at 10:03 (994 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.)   |   | |
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I'm not a SQ expert but it seems normal. Frontloaders tend to have an individual lower RPM range at which the (empty) drum/tub exhibits a maximum oscillation that settles down as the RPM increases. Some (newer?) SQ models have a balance ring partially-filled with ball bearings that adjust on each load (or an empty spin) to counter the oscillation. I recall mention of some brand (LG? Samsung?) that ran an installation calibration for the electronics to determine what is the RPM at which max oscillation occurs so the machine can quickly accelerate past it when running a load. |
Post# 1124811 , Reply# 4   8/3/2021 at 11:33 (994 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)   |   | |
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This is completely normal for machines that have active vibration damping, with no load they are often worse at certain lower speeds with no clothing.
Many here have noticed even plain WP DD TL washer vibrate with no load at all because of the water filled balance ring.
Hopefully the 2 X 4s will help your weak floor, it is usually a good idea to glue and screw a heavy sheet of 3/4" plywood the size of the washer [ and dryer ] if it is sitting next to the washer into the floor joists to reinforce the floor, you could also screw the 2 X 4s into the joists but the problem with the 2 X 4s is the machine may fall off of them.
John L. |