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Washing machine jumping and jumping during washing? There may be several reasons. Much depends on the service life of the washer, the place of its installation, and the correct operation. This problem needs to be addressed immediately, because today you are disturbed by strong noise, and tomorrow the inlet hoses may come off, which will lead to a flood in the room.
After reading the article, you will learn how to diagnose and fix the problem yourself.
Causes of SMA vibration
If a new washing machine that was installed recently vibrates and jumps, the reason may be:
- in shipping bolts. These are protective bolts that are installed to secure the tank. Thus, it is protected from damage during transit. If the bolts are not removed in time, the main parts begin to wear out, the machine makes noise and staggers during the spin cycle. The bolts are located on the back panel, you can pull them out yourself.
Save the shipping bolts. When moving, they can be installed in place.
- If the washer shakes and shifts during washing, the reason may be due to improper installation. When the equipment is installed on a wooden floor, it sags over time. Check if the machine is not staggering in the off state. If so, it’s a matter of installation.
- Why is the washing machine jumping, twitching and jumping on the floor? Improper operation leads to imbalance. An overloaded drum will vibrate strongly during the spin cycle. And if you put in large items, they can clump together on one side of the drum. Modern machines have protection against imbalance. But it is better to stop washing, drain the water and evenly distribute the laundry.
- It happens that a small object gets into the space between the tank and the drum. You can find it by scrolling the drum with your hand. Try to get the object by bending the cuff of the hatch. If it was not possible to do this, you need to remove the heating element and remove the object through its hole.
Which models vibrate most often
Manufacturers are improving the design of washing machines every time, trying to reduce the noise level. The drum spins at high speed during the spin cycle, so natural vibrations are inevitable. Jumping the most:
- Narrow built-in washers. Due to the narrow body, the supporting part is reduced, therefore, if the machine is poorly fixed or built-in, it will move along the floor in the bathroom.
- SMAs with metal tanks also make a lot of noise during operation.
When buying, pay attention to the methods of fastening the washing machine, as well as the materials of its construction.
Technical problems and their elimination
The reasons for the vibration of the washing machine can be more serious malfunctions.
Bearings – hum, rumble, jump
When the drum bearings are already worn out, it is impossible not to notice. Noise is heard, the car rattles and jumps. The following check will help to verify the malfunction:
- Open the hatch door and rotate the drum by hand. Notice the non-uniform rotation? The drum may be difficult to turn. So it’s the bearings.
- Rock the drum up and down with your hand. If it strongly moves away from the tank, forming a backlash, the bearings are worn out.
It is difficult to replace bearings on your own, because you need to completely disassemble the washer. But this must be done, otherwise the shaft will begin to wear out, and then the tank of the machine. As a result, you will have to buy new equipment.
How to replace bearings in different brands of CMA, we wrote in previous articles.
Counterweight – knock
Concrete counterweights are attached to the tank to dampen vibrations. Counterweights rarely fail. The reasons for their failure may be loose fasteners or a split in the concrete base.
If the counterweight is defective, you will hear a thud while the CM is running. You can confirm your guesses like this:
- Remove the top case by unscrewing the screws at the back.
- Depending on the model of the washer, counterweights can be mounted on top, front or rear.
- Inspect their fastenings, tighten if necessary.
- If the counterweight has fallen apart, it needs a replacement.
Replace the counterweight in reverse order.
Shock absorbers and dampers – tank sag
These two parts also serve to dampen vibrations, soften the jumps of the tank during the spin cycle. Shock absorbers were installed on older CMA models, almost all modern cars are equipped with dampers.
You can check their serviceability by removing the front or rear panel:
- Put your hand on the tank. If he quickly got into place, then everything is in order with the springs. If the tank began to hang out, inspect the details.
- At the bottom under the tank are dampers. Examine them. If a breakdown occurs, two parts must be replaced at once.
- Unscrew the bottom fastening of the part to the body.
- Fasten the damper bushing at the top with a nut to neutralize the latches.
- Pull out the bushing with pliers. Install a new part.
Along with shock absorbers, springs work on which the tank hangs. They attach it to the hooks on top. Over time, the springs can stretch and lose their elasticity. They only need to be replaced in pairs.
Engine – rocking the car
The electric motor can also cause strong vibrations of the washer during operation. Most often this happens due to the loosening of the mounting bolts. You need to remove the rear panel and inspect the engine. Mounting bolts must be adjusted and secured.
If the reason is not in the bolts, it is better to contact the wizard for a detailed diagnosis of the device.
How to fix the washing machine if it jumps
How to properly install the car so that it does not jump? The washing machine must be installed on a flat, non-slippery floor, otherwise it will constantly move. What to do:
- Level the surface, put a special rug or a sheet of chipboard, fiberboard. An additional underlayment is especially necessary if the floor is wooden.
- You can adjust the even touch of the surface of all legs using a level.
- Put special anti-vibration pads on the legs. Set the legs to the desired height.
Having found out the reason for the strong shaking of the washing machine, do not let things take their course. If you cannot fix the problem yourself, call the wizard.