The washing machine vibrates and shifts when working - the problem is not big and can be solved by yourself

I remember there was a joke back then about an old man who walked five kilometers every day. The reason for such high-intensity exercise was that the washing machine was running in front and he was chasing after him. The washing machine motors back then were of poor quality, so every time I washed clothes, the washing machine would dance like crazy.

The motor technology is already very high, and the washing machine almost always runs smoothly when working. If your washing machine vibrates too much or even shifts, there may be problems in the following areas - most of the time it is a usage problem that can be solved by yourself. If you have followed all the instructions and it still doesn't work, it may be that the internal parts have failed and you need to contact after-sales service for repair.

1. Problems with placing the washing machine

1. Too close to obstacles

No matter how good the quality of the washing machine is, it cannot guarantee that it will not move at all during operation. The washing machine shakes slightly, which is normal.

Nowadays, many users like to build a washing machine cabinet and embed the washing machine inside. If the washing machine cabinet is too small and the washing machine is placed close to the wall, the slight vibration of the washing machine will be amplified - if the washing machine vibrates slightly, it will bump against the wall, amplifying the vibration.

In this case, we only need to put the washing machine in a relatively spacious place. Generally speaking, the distance between the washing machine and surrounding obstacles should not be less than 10cm.

2. Uneven

The washing machine must be placed on the ground and must be level. One side is high and the other is low, and it will sway when the washing machine moves - just like a chair with four legs of different heights.

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It is important to note that some floors themselves are not level, such as bathroom floors. When placing a washing machine on such a floor, you need to pay special attention. If necessary, you can use a level to assist in measurement.

The four legs (sometimes two) under the washing machine are all adjustable. If it is not level, you can adjust it by changing the height of the four legs. (The adjustable foot is just a screw, which can be rotated by hand.)

If the screw on the foot is broken, do not use cardboard or other things to cushion it. These things are too soft and may still cause shock. You can buy a special washing machine tray.

2. Clothing placement issues

1. Too much or too little

Too much clothing can be divided into too much weight and too much volume. If there are too many clothes, the swing range of the washing tub will exceed the preset range, and the suspension springs, shock absorbers and other devices installed in the washing machine for shock absorption will fail, causing the washing machine to vibrate more. Over time, it may also cause damage to suspension springs, shock absorbers and other devices.

Too few clothes, such as just putting a pair of socks in a 7kg washing machine, will not work. If there are less clothes, the washing machine needs to add more water if it wants to start normally. The sloshing amplitude of the water is much greater than that of the clothes. If the washing machine is running, and there are rough waves in the barrel, the vibration amplitude will certainly not be too small.

There will be a nominal weight on the washing machine, and the weight of dry clothes cannot exceed this value. The minimum weight cannot be less than 30% of the nominal weight. At the same time, make sure that the volume of clothes does not exceed 90% of the washing bucket.

2. Unevenness

Keep the clothes flat even when they are placed in the laundry tub. It’s not that you need to use a level to measure so strictly, but putting all the clothes on one side of the bucket will definitely not work - when the washing bucket is rotated, the side with more clothes will be under greater force, which will pull the entire bucket sideways.

Note that what we need to do is to lay the clothes flat, not to compact them. Put the clothes in the laundry tub in a fluffy state, just keep the top of the clothes small.

3. Installation issues

Like air conditioners and refrigerators, washing machines will provide installation services after purchase.

Some users scoff at this: It’s just there, I’ll do it myself!

In order to prevent the washing tub from shaking during transportation, the washing machine will install a few screws on the back, which are called "transportation screws". screw". These screws must be removed during installation, otherwise the inner barrel cannot move when the washing machine is used, and the motor can only pull the washing machine to rotate together.

The editor has explained to you the problem of shifting of the washing machine very well. I hope it will be helpful to you!

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