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How to stop my washing machine from violently shaking? (self.homeimprovement)

submitted 1 year ago by generally_incorrect to c/homeimprovement

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I just moved to a new house, and after setting up my washing machine it now shakes a lot while running, like it moves itself 3 or 4 inches sometimes. It seems to really shake for a 5-15 seconds then runs normal for a while. No real discernible pattern.

I’ve already tried leveling it and making sure the feet all hold some weight, but it’s still happening. It’s an older style top loader with an agitator.

Any ideas on how to stop the shaking?

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[–] sheeeep 28 points 1 year ago (1 children)

If it is a new washing machine there are breaks screwed into the back of the machine.

They are put there so the drum does not move during shipping from the factory to the customer, maybe they were also put in when you moved. If they remain in the washing machine motor is fighting against the break pads and the machine will shake violently. Please look at the manual or search on the internet how to take them out.

[–] generally_incorrect 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Thanks, I’ll take a look. It’s not new and I doubt the movers put them in but could be

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

It's recommended to put them in when you move the washing machine.