Is your washing machine turning into a raging bull trying to escape the bathroom during the spin cycle? The noise and vibration are not only annoying, but can also permanently damage your machine. Check out how to get it back in order in just a few minutes with one simple trick.
We all know that ominous sound. When washing machine switches to the highest spin speed, starts to shake, rattle and literally move across the tiles.
Instead of drinking your coffee in peace, you stand next to him and use your hands to push him back into place so he doesn't destroy the adjacent cabinet or, worse, tear out the water pipes.
Most people think desperately that they are shock absorbers destroyedthat the machine has served its purpose and that an expensive repair call will be required. But the truth is often banally simple. Your machine is most likely not broken, it's just It is completely wrong.
The main culprit is not the age of the machine, but physics
Washing machines are heavy and create enormous centrifugal force during spinning. If the machine it doesn't stand 100% straight and stable on all four legs, this force will be transferred into vibrations. Even a millimeter of distance between one leg and the ground is enough to cause the machine to 1200 turns he starts literally jumping around the room.
The trick with a spirit level and nuts
You don't need a degree in mechanical engineering to solve this problem, you just need two things: a regular spirit level (level) and open-end wrench (usually size 13 or 17, depending on the machine).
The process is simple. Place a spirit level on top of the washing machine – first from left to right, then from front to back. The bubble should be exactly in the middle. If the machine is not level, tilt it slightly and use your hand or a wrench to loosen or tighten the bottom of the foot until it touches the floor and the machine is completely level.
Once the feet are adjusted, you need to tighten the top nut (the one next to the machine body) firmly up towards the bottom of the machine. This nut “locks” the foot. If you don’t do this, the foot will come loose again due to vibrations during the first wash and the dance will repeat.
What if slippery floors are to blame?
Sometimes the machine is perfectly balanced, but bathroom tiles so smooth that they offer no grip. In this case, the cheapest and best solution is to buy anti-vibration pads.
These are small rubber plugs that you place under each foot of the machine. Rubber It will absorb vibrations and act as a brake that will keep the machine glued to the ground.
Hidden defect in new machines
If you have a brand new washing machine, stop washing immediately. You probably forgot to remove the transport locks (the long screws that hold the drum in place during transport) at the back. If you wash with them, you can completely destroy the machine in just a few washes.
Don't let your household appliances dictate your life and destroy the peace in your home. Problems that seem huge and loud often have the simplest solutions. Pick up the tools, spend those five minutes and solve the problem yourself.
