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Washing Machine Moved During Fast Spin

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  • 18-03-2022 3:15pm
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    YFlyer
    Registered Users Posts: 9,717 ✭✭✭


    Recently during a washing cycle our washing machine is aggressively shaken when on a fast spin. It moved a good 3 to 4 inches across the floor.

    Any possible reason why that be?



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    Stanford
    Registered Users Posts: 1,178 ✭✭✭Stanford


    Possibly incorrectly balanced on its four legs, has it recently been installed or moved?



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    NickNickleby
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    If its been fine up till now, then I'd suggest perhaps something large like a pillow or duvet might be causing an imbalance in the drum.

    If its always done it, well welcome to my world. 3 or 4 inches is nothing. The spot chosen for it is right where two uneven floors meet after knocking down a wall. I will fix it next time we're replacing the floor.



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    YFlyer
    Registered Users Posts: 9,717 ✭✭✭YFlyer


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118802004#Comment_118802004

    It has been installed a number of years ago. Moved before Christmas to change brushes on the pump. Had no problem since until a couple of days ago and today.



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    YFlyer
    Registered Users Posts: 9,717 ✭✭✭YFlyer


    Did wash some bed sheets and woolen blanket a few days ago. Today was just a door mat and an old jacket.



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    L1011
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    A door mat and an old jacket sounds like an ideal load to be exceptionally unbalanced. Two things that may be very heavy when wet off to one side and nothing countering it.



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    YFlyer
    Registered Users Posts: 9,717 ✭✭✭YFlyer


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118803459#Comment_118803459

    Thanks. It would appear so alright.

    I'll check with a regular load of clothes and towels the next time.



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