It often happens that a high-quality technique is bought, it seems to be installed correctly, and then it turns out that the washing machine jumps when spinning. You can, of course, leave it that way, but the constant noise makes the inconvenience, besides it will reduce the service life.
The fact that your washing machine vibrates violently may be due to technical problems or installation in an unsuitable place.
Why does the washing machine jumping during spinning and what can I do about it?
First of all, make sure that everything is done according to the instructions during the installation. Often the machine jumps simply because the transport anchors have not been removed before use. They can be called transport bolts, but this is not entirely correct - in addition to the bolts there are other details, but this is not essential. They are installed in the machine for rigid fixation of the tank, than, as the name implies, protects the machine from damage during transportation. Sometimes, during installation, they forget to remove or simply do not understand why they need to be removed, and this leads to a strong vibration during spinning. When the anchors are removed, the tank hangs freely on the shock absorbers, which soften the vibration. If you have no idea how to do this, it is better to call a master. Sufficiently confident in their abilities, readers can simply use the instruction - there in detail and with illustrations describes how to remove the anchor when installing a washing machine.
Another reason for the jumping machine may be that the legs are not adjusted. This can be dangerous: if it does not stand exactly, some details may touch each other and deteriorate. Check the machine for shakiness, shaking from side to side - the fact that it succumbs, clearly indicates that the legs are not adjusted correctly. It's not difficult to fix it yourself. Most often, the legs of the machine just twist like bolts, so that anyone can do it right. The best option for adjustment is to put the construction level on the machine( if it is not there, you can use a saucer with water, but it will not give this accuracy).You must first put the building level parallel to the front( on it is the door) and the back of the machine, check the slope in this plane and adjust. After that - put it parallel to the side walls, that is, perpendicular to the previous position, and do the same.
If the previous tips did not work, maybe the reason is not in the typewriter, but in an unsuitable floor( too smooth, curve or not strong enough).To fix this, you can buy a dense rubber mat, special rubber pads or suckers. Pads will need to be pasted: check with the sellers how to do it with those that you have purchased. All this you can certainly find in any store for home products. In addition, the machine could move banally. Check, perhaps, it comes into contact with walls, pipes or other objects around it.
Still do not know why a washing machine is jumping? Some cars start to shake and make noise when they can not cope with the correct balancing of the laundry. It is worth to look at the instructions, how much laundry is recommended to load. Also advise to add a pair of towels, if you erase one massive thing( such as a jacket), so that the laundry is evenly distributed. Try to load things at regular intervals over the drum and do not erase too little or too much.
Shock absorber in the washing machine
If the machine used to work properly
For a while the machine worked fine, but now it jumps? This may indicate a malfunction, and it is better to understand the breakdown as early as possible, until they lead to more serious damage. Most often these are problems with a counterweight, shock absorbers or bearings.
- Shock absorbers.
Shock absorbers in washing machines are designed to soften the vibrations and not allow the tank to beat against the body, which keeps all the parts intact.
To check the shock absorber, pull the tank towards you and release. To do this, you need to shove your hand inside the drum, as if to cling to it and pull it. If he just returns to his place, it's all right. If it swings from side to side, the shock absorbers will have to be changed.
To repair the shock absorbers, you need to change the plastic covers. Disconnect the shock absorber from the housing( for this, unscrew several screws and remove it).Having found out the damaged furnishings, remove them and replace with new ones. To do this, you need to unhook the U-shaped metal rods, install new parts and return the rods to their previous positions.
- Counterweights.
Counterweight is a heavy block that also interferes with vibration, which makes the washing machine stable. It is made of concrete or plastic. Concrete counterweights crumble and collapse over time. But more often there are problems with fastening - they are blurred, there is a characteristic knock and vibration. If you do not know how to properly replace them, a good solution is to call the wizard.
- Bearings.
Unfortunately, due to moisture, some breakdowns in washing machines are almost inevitable. Bearings, for example, are likely to begin to rust and collapse after a while, and will therefore become worthless. Initially, the machine produces an iron grinding, and when the damage becomes more serious, the drum starts to walk freely from side to side, and the machine vibrates violently. If you suspect a breakdown of the bearings, it is highly discouraged to use the machine - during operation they can literally fly apart, which will damage the rest of the parts. It is better not to change the bearing independently - this job requires experience and special knowledge.
advice If you are not sure of your strengths and knowledge - it is strongly recommended that you seek help from a specialist.
There are many cases where, not knowing what, how and why to do, unlucky masters just broke the technique. Some details of washing machines are quite expensive, and a new machine - even more so. So it may happen that in the pursuit of savings you as a result will have to invest in more complicated repairs and the purchase of new spare parts.