why does my washing machine or washer-dryer shake during spin?
bunched laundry or uneven support can make a washer shake during spin. for a new installation, transit restraints left in place are another important possibility.
stop the machine and wait for normal door release before redistributing laundry. reduce an oversized load and use a fabric-suitable spin; do not keep running a machine that bangs or moves violently.
the linked stability guide covers gently checking a stopped cabinet for rocking and using a spirit level if safely reachable. confirm restraint removal from the exact installation instructions. if restraints remain, leave the appliance off until installation is corrected.
adjust only feet and locknuts you can reach safely by the permitted method. do not tip, pull out or reach underneath a heavy, built-in or stacked machine. continued movement with a balanced load and correct installation needs installer or service assessment, not an assumed suspension-part purchase.
possible causes
- the laundry is unevenly distributed
- the feet are not supporting the machine evenly
- transit restraints were left in place during installation
solutions
- how to balance a washing machine load and check its spin settingcheck rinse hold, no spin or a gentle programme before assuming a fault. redistribute a bunched load only after the machine pauses and unlocks normally.
- how to check washing machine stability and safely accessible feetcheck a stopped machine for rocking and review transit restraints. adjust only safely reachable feet as instructed; built-in or stacked access may need an installer.
diy warning
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