Washing machine too small?

daveyjp

I suspect a machine problem, not a level problem as the machine suspension should compensate.

Our old machine which had done about 15 years service started to shake violently to the point the concrete block broke up.

Pull the machine out, unplug and take the back off to look for any damaged/worn suspension components, or failing bearings in the motor.

Martin_the_Unjust

Level it first, then do a wash cycle with it empty and let us know what happens.

shiraz99

FlaatusGoat said:

Just looking at some youtube vids it seems that the concrete dampeners can work loose over time, leading to some pretty violent thumping. Might be worth seeing if they're tight. I'll try leveling the legs too as the machine definately sits at an angle. For £15 I'm not expecting miracles!

Just do the basics first, ie, level the machine. Easy enough to do. Firstly I'd pull the machine out and check with spirit level that the floor under the cabinet is itself level.

shiraz99

daveyjp said:

I suspect a machine problem, not a level problem as the machine suspension should compensate.

Our old machine which had done about 15 years service started to shake violently to the point the concrete block broke up.

Pull the machine out, unplug and take the back off to look for any damaged/worn suspension components, or failing bearings in the motor.

That may or may not be the case but always best to check the easy things first.

Norman_Castle

Martin_the_Unjust said:

Level it first, then do a wash cycle with it empty and let us know what happens.

Move it away from the kitchen unit first then level it.

I'm still wondering why its "too small". Is it because it doesn't fill the space designed for a washing machine? I wonder if there's a reason that the space is larger than a washing machine?

shiraz99

Norman_Castle said:

Martin_the_Unjust said:

Level it first, then do a wash cycle with it empty and let us know what happens.

Move it away from the kitchen unit first then level it.

I'm still wondering why its "too small". Is it because it doesn't fill the space designed for a washing machine? I wonder if there's a reason that the space is larger than a washing machine?

But as I mentioned you'd best check that the floor under the worktop is level as well. No point levelling the machine on a flat surface away from the cabinet only to find when you put it back under it's not level any more.

I think the OP's reference to the machine being too small was them simply questioning that big gaps either side could be the reason why the machine is moving about. 

Norman_Castle

shiraz99 said:

Norman_Castle said:

Martin_the_Unjust said:

Level it first, then do a wash cycle with it empty and let us know what happens.

Move it away from the kitchen unit first then level it.

I'm still wondering why its "too small". Is it because it doesn't fill the space designed for a washing machine? I wonder if there's a reason that the space is larger than a washing machine?

But as I mentioned you'd best check that the floor under the worktop is level as well. No point levelling the machine on a flat surface away from the cabinet only to find when you put it back under it's not level any more.

I think the OP's reference to the machine being too small was them simply questioning that big gaps either side could be the reason why the machine is moving about. 

I'm not suggesting leveling it elsewhere! It shouldn't be against the kitchen unit when in use. If it is that will exaggerate any vibration.

I think the op expects the kitchen units to contain the vibration hence the suggestion that its too small and suggestions of how to clamp it. Maybe the op could explain why he thinks its too small.

FlaatusGoat

I was concerned it was too small as the gaps either side were big, I'm used to 'built' in appliances where the surrounding cabinetry contains the machine and helps to stop the machine bounce about on a spin.

I did try a 600 RPM spin the 1200 RPM might be smoother.

Failing that and I decide to chuck it, are the concrete blocks generally easy to remove so I can hump this thing away more easily?

Norman_Castle

Try putting it in the centre of the space, pulled away from the wall at the back so its flush with the other cabinets then level it.