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Vibrating Washing Machine

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  • 16-06-2005 9:53am
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    englander
    Registered Users Posts: 205 ✭✭


    We purchased first washing machine over a year ago and plumbed it into the kitchen and have used it 'happily' (ie it gets the clothes clean) - but has always made lots and lots of noise on spinning and vibrates the whole kitchen worktop and sink unit etc

    We thought this was due to our kitchen worktops not being secured tightly enough (..inbetween renovating)

    Several people have since pointed out that the washing machine is vibrating far too much (regardless of its surroundings) and we should consider taking it back or getting it fixed..

    The washing machine has always made as much noise since the day we first started using it on the spin (like a plane takling off - the wife says)

    We checked and unfortunately it has passed its guarentee stage.

    Could it be

    a) an imbalanced or problem with washing machine
    b) A problem with the flooring it is on ?


    It is on lino which is on wooden floor boards (which are securely nailed and seem normal enough)

    When I press down on the washing machine when its spinning it makes a lot less noise (although tends to rattle my brain a bit !)

    Any advice please ?


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    amerden
    Registered Users Posts: 164 ✭✭amerden


    englander wrote:
    We purchased first washing machine over a year ago and plumbed it into the kitchen and have used it 'happily' (ie it gets the clothes clean) - but has always made lots and lots of noise on spinning and vibrates the whole kitchen worktop and sink unit etc

    Have you, or can you remember, taking the bolts out that the manufacturers put in to secure the drum whilst the machine is being transported, if not this will cause the machine to vibrate.


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    kadman
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators Posts: 5,098 Mod ✭✭✭✭kadman


    Could be the adjustable feet at the front, need setting , to level the machine, on an uneven surface.

    Could also be due to the machine being overloaded.

    kadman :)


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    Gilgamesh
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,239 ✭✭✭Gilgamesh


    agree with amerden,
    open the top up on the wash machine and you will probably see either some bolts or a plastic pin type thing between the drun and the chassis of the wash machine.


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    Alun
    Registered Users Posts: 21,466 ✭✭✭✭Alun


    Gilgamesh wrote:
    agree with amerden,
    open the top up on the wash machine and you will probably see either some bolts or a plastic pin type thing between the drun and the chassis of the wash machine.
    On all the washing machines I've ever seen, the retaining bolts are screwed into the back of the machine.


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    amerden
    Registered Users Posts: 164 ✭✭amerden


    Alun wrote:
    On all the washing machines I've ever seen, the retaining bolts are screwed into the back of the machine.

    Yes, this is the norm, but his manual should advise him as to the exact location.


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    GreeBo
    Registered Users Posts: 27,163 ✭✭✭✭GreeBo


    1) With the machine off and empty can you rock it at all with your hands?
    If so, then its gonna rock like ACDC when it has a full load and spinning at 1400rpm.
    If (1) is ok, try it on a full spin when empty, if its quiet you are probably overloading it, the machine should never be more than 3/4 full, i.e the clothes should not be much higher than the axle at the back/middle of the drum.
    If it makes noise when empty but you are not able to move it at all "manually" you might be in the market for a new machine.
    Assuming that you have removed the shipping bolts of course...

    Also, if a machine has been abused for a few years ( over load & high spin) it can just pull itself apart inside and everything will be a bit "looser".

    Best of luck.


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