Defects · Washing machine
The machine shakes heavily, shifts position or bangs during spin. A new installation that moves violently may need an installation check before any component is condemned.
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The machine shakes heavily, shifts position or bangs during spin.
A new installation that moves violently may need an installation check before any component is condemned.
A model-specific approach
Check floor stability, feet, load distribution, transit bolts where applicable, suspension and drum support.
The exact model and operating conditions determine which tests apply. These are possible inspection directions, not a list of components that must be changed.
Stop an unstable cycle and tell us whether the washer was recently moved.
Record the timing, previous work and accessible model label. Do not remove covers or handle live, refrigerant or pressurised components to obtain information.
Completion
A balanced test load should remain stable on a suitable floor after corrections.
Discuss which operation was checked and what to observe during normal use. Keep the service date, model and work description if you need to report the symptom again.
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Installation, transport restraints where fitted, floor stability and levelling need checking before assuming worn parts.
Unstable positioning can contribute. The machine should be assessed on a suitable surface according to its instructions.
No. Load distribution can interrupt spin; persistent instability needs broader inspection.
Transport and reinstallation can change levelling, connections and restraint conditions, which may explain a new complaint.
Yes. Suspension and drum support are among the checks when installation and loading do not explain the movement.
No. Stop the cycle safely and keep clear. Physical restraint does not correct the cause.
Yes. Describe the actual load so the technician can distinguish usage conditions from mechanical faults.
No. They cannot substitute for diagnosing an unstable floor, installation error or worn components.
Note when speed increases, whether the machine shifts position and whether the problem happens with varied appropriate loads.
A suitable balanced load should spin on a stable installation without the original excessive movement.
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