Antivibration stands for washing machine

Antivibration stands for the washing machine are needed in order to reduce vibration while the machine is running. Before deciding that you need such a stand, you need to make sure that your machine is installed exactly, because the cause of severe vibration, shaking, most often is the wrong installation of household appliances. But even if the installation of the machine's legs went perfectly, it continues to vibrate strongly during operation, it is necessary to use special stands for the washing machine. They are quite practical in work, because they rarely fail. Even if they are out of order, it's very easy to replace them. All the features of the choice and installation of such devices will be discussed in this article.

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Stands for the feet of the washing machine

These devices not only reduce the vibrations of the machine, they also suppress noise and prevent it from jumping and sliding, thus preventing it from moving around the room.

Why does vibration occur?

Just so, vibration in the process of pressing and washing rarely arises, this phenomenon, like any other, has its own reasons. Most often - these are the errors that are committed during the installation of the device.

To prevent the machine from vibrating:

• it must be installed on a flat, firm surface;
• to align it horizontally - you can do it simply by adjusting the legs.

Important! Provided that all the installation rules are met, and the vibration is still there - this means that, most likely, during the installation of the washing machine, you could forget to remove the transport bolts. These bolts are temporary fasteners that fix the drum of the washing machine during transportation, protecting it from damage.

What is the danger of vibration:

1. During spinning, a strong vibration occurs. With a slight depreciation provoked by the appearance of microdamages on moving parts. This, in time, can lead to damage with serious consequences.
2. Vibration can spoil the floor covering, create a strong noise, discard items on the machine. It is easy to see that it is necessary to fight this problem.

Important! Taking care of your washing machine and installing special anti-vibration stands for the washing machine, you thereby significantly extend the life of it, and also protect yourself from excessive noise.

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Anti-vibration feet for the washing machine

The sets of anti-vibration protective legs for washing machines and refrigerators are made of special high-strength polymeric material. An acceptable conical shape, as well as an integral structure of the stand, allows a noticeable reduction in vibration.

Important! An additional plus of using such a device - when you change the washing machine, you do not have to close the traces of its legs or do expensive repairs.

There are several options for these parts, from which you can choose:

• rubber feet for a washing machine;
• silicone stand for washing machine.

Accordingly, they can be black or white, completely colorless, that is, transparent.

Important! The diameter of each of the supports is usually 3-5 centimeters. But we must remember that they are not universal and may not be suitable for some models of technology. Most often this applies to embedded devices, because with the stands their level rises and they can no longer fit in a niche.

Stand for washing machine with drawer

In addition to rubber anti-vibration mounts for the washing machine, you can also install a stand in the bathroom, which raises your household appliances above the floor. This will make the loading and unloading of the laundry comfortable, and the noise and vibration levels will drop significantly.

Product Features:

1. This stand is a box with a height of up to 45 cm, the front part of which extends. In this pull-out part you can store washing powder, linen, towels and other detergents, which is very practical in the arrangement of a bathroom of a small area.
2. Manufacture of such supports from chipboard, wood, fiberboard, and the top is lined with finishing materials. The parameters allow you to install a washing machine of various dimensions.
3. Specially made fasteners for the legs will perfectly help fix the washing machine and you do not have to worry about its safety. The legs of the machine will be firmly fixed on the stand, which will lead to a reduction in vibration during its operation, the disappearance of loud noises.
4. With this convenient stand, the process of unloading and loading laundry becomes more pleasant and quick. Manage the machine and monitor its serviceability during operation will be much easier.
5. Another advantage of the stand for a washing machine with a drawer is the saving of space in the bathroom, and the appearance becomes more aesthetic and attractive.

Important! In order for the anti-vibration stand to serve you reliably and for a long time to keep the washing machine, during assembly it is necessary to securely fasten all the parts, and also to fix the back part of the box against the wall. Usually these devices have standard sizes, therefore they are suitable for any model, perfectly in harmony with the design of household appliances .

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Washing machine stand with your own hands

If you want to save money and not buy an expensive stand for the machine, you can try to design it yourself at home. The self-made box will cost much less than its purchase in the store. The process of its assembly, most likely, will be fascinating and interesting.

Materials and tools

In order to make a stand for a washing machine with your own hands, you will need:

• Veneer sheet;
• Wooden beams measuring 10 * 10 cm;
• Drill;
• Self-tapping screws 75 mm;
• Mounting adhesive;
• Circular Saw.

Procedure:

1. First of all, when you start working, measure the parameters of the washing machine. This is necessary in order to determine the length and width of the stand. For greater stability, add 5 centimeters to each side. The height of the stand can be any, but it is best to make it no more than 50 cm.
2. After you have defined the parameters of your stand, cut the beams and MDF according to the dimensions with a circular saw.
3. Assemble the frame of the product from pre-prepared wooden parts.
4. Fix them together with self-tapping screws, attach a back wall made of plywood to them.
5. External, as well as the bottom and top, the surface of the sides, without fail, glue with glue and glue to them the cut sheets of plywood, and then fix them with screws.

Important! The stand will be in the form of a frame, inside of which there will be an empty space. There you can put the container in order to store accessories for cleaning, washing, and dirty laundry. Choose the color of this product based on your own preferences or based on the color gamut that is present in the design of your room .

Useful advices:

1. When creating a stand, use a large number of long self-tapping screws to give it strength and reliability.
2. To ensure that the washing machine is securely fixed to the surface of the stand, purchase a rubber mat and lay it before putting on the machine.

We hope, now you will not have any more problems with a constant washing machine on the bathroom. The cost will pay off with your comfort and tranquility!