If you have installed automatic washing machineand it does not stand in one place because of vibration, as if trying to "escape", and even bounces when you spin it then, most likely, you have installed it wrong. And even if the floor of the kitchen or bath seems "to the eye" flat, it does not mean that they do not have relative to the ground any deviations.
The need for proper installation of the washing machine
Therefore, the question of why it is necessary to properly install the machine can be answered as follows.
Let's say you bought a good quality, new bed, and there is something wrong with it, something is missing. Then you realize that the mattress is missing. When a special mattress is purchased and installed in place, of course, sleeping on it becomes much more pleasant and softer. The same principle is used for the washing machine.
In order to level the washing machine, you need to use the method described in the instruction manual, that is - twist or unscrew the feet of the washing machine.
And in order to do everything well and correctly, on the cover of the machine set the construction level.
It will show how we need to act and we can proceed directly to the adjustment.
In some machines, such as LG washing machines LG washing machines, there are clear instructions in the instruction manual that it must be set perfectly level. If you neglect these instructions, then as soon as you start using this household appliance, you can immediately begin to prepare yourself for repairs, and unplanned ones at that.
Parts That Can Break From Improperly Installed Machine
What breaks first? Mainly the parts that are under mechanical stress.
Shock absorbers.
They are needed to dampen the vibration of the feet of the machine when spinning.
If the automatic machine is installed unevenly, then Wear and tear of the shock absorbers If the machine is installed unevenly, the wear and tear of the shock absorbers is uneven, and with prolonged use, it can break down.
In this case, a strong beating may occur, which will hasten the collapse of the rest of the machine.
Bearings. Even a small misalignment creates unnecessary load on some group of bearings. If at a small load of the washing machine it may pass unnoticed, at the maximum mode of rotation of the drum will be clearly noticeable unbalanced.
So if you find it difficult to adjust the feet of the washing machine yourself, or if you do not have the necessary tools, please contact the professionals.
There is another reason to adjust your washing machine - stagnant water.
A skewed machine will form a place of stagnant water that the pump can't completely remove. There will be a whole buildup of germs in this spot that can get on clean clothes.
How to adjust the washing machine with your own hands
You will need:
- Tools.
- Dowels.
- Liquid nails.
- Plywood.
First, you will need to check the surface on which you are going to install your washing machine. If the floor is uneven, it doesn't matter if it has a tiled or concrete surface - the machine won't stay that way anyway. This means that even with a slight vibration, the machine will still bounce and move slowly from its original location. If this applies to your case, you need to level the floor.and then you won't even have to adjust the washing machine.
If you have a flat floor surface, then you should look at how to stand the feet of the washing machine. To do this, you need to gently wiggle the machine back and forth. You can also tilt it slightly to the sides. This is to see which feet should be raised for adjustment.
Now let's move on to the process of adjusting the washing machine. To do this, the feet that need to be lifted should be unscrewed (or rather the washer on them), and then rotate the foot clockwise or counterclockwise. This is the adjustment process itself. To check the accuracy of the installation, use spirit level. Ideally, the bubble of the level should be in the center. To measure, it is most convenient to put the level on the machine itself and make the adjustment.
An additional device can be used to adjust and level certain types of machines. Take plywood sheet and cut out a base plate for the machine. Then you should attach it to the floor with dowels or liquid nails.- A folk method can be called the following operation: wipe the floor with very sweet water and immediately put your newly acquired device on it. It should stick to the surface. The method is, frankly, questionable, but those who have done so, assure that everything went perfectly.
Breakage of internal elements, such as shock absorbers, dampers and counterweights, usually causes the washer to shake and move when spinning.
Only a specialist will be able to accurately determine the malfunction and replace the part at the highest level, so if the vibration has not disappeared with the correct implementation of all instructions, it is strongly recommended to seek advice from a specialist.
Thank you, very easy and detailed article. Immediately figured out how to twist the legs.
But unfortunately for my Bosch WLN2426MOE machine it didn't work. It's new, but the drum shakes the machine a lot when spinning, even beats.