I just moved to a new house, and after setting up my washing machine it now shakes a lot while running, like it moves itself 3 or 4 inches sometimes. It seems to really shake for a 5-15 seconds then runs normal for a while. No real discernible pattern.

I’ve already tried leveling it and making sure the feet all hold some weight, but it’s still happening. It’s an older style top loader with an agitator.

Any ideas on how to stop the shaking?

  • pacology@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    Is it a side loader? The drum has springs that connect the drum to a weight in the back. Check if all of the springs are connected. If one is loose, the machine will vibrate like crazy.

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        1 year ago

        Top-loaders can be suspended with springs too. The springs connect to metal anchors on the base, and the anchors may each have a plastic insert with multiple notches allowing for different levels of spring tightness. A plastic insert could actually have broken and need to be replaced.