Check with a bubble level front to back and side to side.
Top load washing machine shakes violently.
Now that you have it close check from one rear corner then diagonly to the opposite front corner.
Pay special attention to leveling as it is crucial for vibration minimization.
If your top load washing machine shakes or vibrates check the following leveling first check the level of your machine.
That s because high efficiency models have a much faster spin cycle.
Now check the other corner to corner.
To shake and vibrate during operation.
All front load washing machines have shock absorbers that are used to dampen the tub movement in the spin cycle.
When shock absorbers weaken or become damaged unbalanced loads will cause the washer to shake or move and the machine will often make a loud banging sound during the spin cycle.
The suspension springs help to absorb the movement of the washer tub.
The shock absorbers or struts are attached to the base frame and to the outer tub and you will need to remove the front panel or the rear panel to access them.
A severely under loaded or overloaded washer will vibrate excessively.
However when the machine begins to vibrate and shake violently causing a loud disturbance it is a problem that could damage your machine or floors.
There should be no rocking.
Make sure your washer is properly installed.
If a suspension spring breaks the tub might become unbalanced causing it.
While either model of a washing machine can vibrate for various reasons front loaders tend to vibrate more than top loading washing machines.
Check the load amount.
Often the problem causing this vibration requires only a simple fix.
This is a normal part of the process of cleaning your clothes.
One or more of the suspension springs might be broken.
If washer is vibrating do the following.
To minimize the possibility of electric shock unplug this appliance from the power supply before attempting any maintenance or cleaning.
Assuming you have a front loading washing machine recommended for energy efficiency you can access the suspension springs through the top panel.
On 1995 and newer top load washers you must remove the shipping material just before sliding the washer into place.
These springs are used to suspend the basket from the frame.
Make sure the shipping bolts are removed.
If the washer is walking vibrating shaking or moving check the following.
Inspect the suspension springs to determine if any of the springs are broken.
