Anti-vibration stands for a washing machine: when and how to choose?

stands Several years ago special anti-vibration stands for washing machines appeared in Russian stores. Let's try to figure out how these products are effective and whether they really can be useful to owners of home appliances.

Why do washing machines vibrate?

One of the main parts of the washing machine is a drum in which linen is laid and water is poured. When the drum rotates, a centrifugal force arises, which extends over the entire "styar".Producers in their majority try to somehow compensate for vibration - they install special counterweights, dampers and shock absorbers inside. But this does not solve the problem to the end. Often, users note that before their machine worked quietly and did not vibrate, but eventually began to make noise, and the body began to tremble noticeably. This, as a rule, is associated with the wear and tear of the damping devices.

If the noise becomes too irritable, you can try using anti-vibration mounts( also called pads, feet, legs).Especially these products can be useful for narrow washing machines. Often, their manufacturers save space by partially refusing to monitor balance and unbalance.

Features and operation principle of

antivibration mounts These stands do not allow the washing machine to slide on the floor, move from a certain place and "jump", reduce noise during washing and spinning. Their design is such that they are able to withstand an impressive weight - from 100 kilograms and more, and therefore suitable for any modern household model.

Antivibration mounts are sold in sets of four pieces - according to the number of legs. The diameter of one support is from 40 to 60 millimeters.

The outer surface of modern supports or supports is not smooth, but embossed, and this allows the machine to hold on to them firmly and steadily. And the lower part of the supports has stiffeners. In many respects due to them, the noise and vibration emanating from the machine are so effectively extinguished. And do not be afraid that there will be scratches and dents on the floor - this is completely out of the question.

How to choose the right product?

Now anti-vibration stands for washing machines are made mainly of the following materials:

• rubber;
• silicone.

Why these materials were chosen is easy to understand. Rubber is durable and resistant to wear. Stands made of it perfectly absorb vibration, in addition, rubber has anti-slip properties. And yet it is quite elastic material, so the stand can be pulled on the legs of the machine, even if it seems that they are not very fit.

All the same can be said about silicone. However, silicone pads, as practice shows, are slightly more expensive than rubber. However, many still choose silicone products, in particular, because many overhead legs for a washing machine made of this material have bizarre shapes, for example, the shape of the legs of some animals.

The anti-vibration mounts can also differ in color. Usually in stores you can see black or white products. But if you want you can find, and, for example, transparent.

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Some respected companies that produce washing machines, themselves make them and stands. For example, you can find products with the LG logo. But in this case, it is not necessary to take the "native" stand, the vast majority of retail products are universal and will certainly suit your needs. There are even stands that can be used not only for washing machines, but also for refrigerators.

How do I install the coasters with my own hands?

The installation of stands is carried out in just a few minutes. First you need to check whether the same length of the same machine. If this is not the case, then they need to be adjusted. And only after this it is necessary to carefully place the supports under each leg. At the end of the installation, you can put the washing machine in place.

This ease of installation causes another advantage of these products - if necessary, they can always be removed and replaced with new ones.

Why is it not always advisable to buy stands?

Before you buy a stand, it's worth checking whether the use of the described products is really appropriate. Owners of built-in equipment can face an obvious problem: after mounting the stand, the machine will become slightly higher than other objects adjacent to it, and this will introduce some disharmony into the interior.

And in some cases, to buy anti-vibration stands for washing machines in general, it makes no sense. Sometimes the equipment vibrates for such reasons that these inexpensive pieces can not be fixed.

• The cause of vibration of washing machines and loud noises during its operation can be an uneven floor. This problem is not uncommon, especially in old homes. The solution suggests itself: you just need to rearrange the machine so that the vibrations stop.
• Sometimes the machine starts to vibrate due to the fact that it is on a wooden floor. Separate boards begin to shift in turn( "walking like a walker", as they say in the people) with the active phase of the "styralka", and this creates a very noticeable noise.
• Also, the machine can vibrate and make loud noises due to bearing failure. But to change their own hands is unlikely to work, for this it will be necessary to disassemble the entire machine. To call a master is the best way out in this case.
• A "stiralka" can vibrate a lot because a thing is stuck in the space between the tank and the drum. You can try to pull it out through the TEN hole.
• If the machine is new, it is worth checking whether the transport bolts have been unscrewed. They are used to fix the drum during transportation. Their presence makes the vibrations and noises very strong.

This is only part of the reasons and faults that can lead to vibrations. Therefore, beforehand, before buying anti-vibration feet for your assistant, it will not hurt to call a repair technician to inspect it.

Anti-vibration mats - alternative to

supports There is also a kind of alternative to the stand - antivibration rubber mat. Rugs are more expensive than stands, but in any case the price for these accessories is not too great.

In the corners on the rugs there are special seals - they should be the legs of the machine. Mats are made from the same materials as the stands, but they have several special advantages.

• The anti-vibration mat for the washing machine makes its bottom more sealed.
• Such a rug does not require installation in principle - it simply underlay the machine.

So, we can conclude that the stands are a useful and inexpensive thing, but not always their purchase is really justified. Therefore, it is preliminary to understand whether the machine does not vibrate due to some breakdown or malfunction, check the evenness and quality of the floors in the place where the machine is.