Why Does The Washing Machine Jump When Spinning And What To Do

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The washing machine jumps when spinning: why this happens and what to do

Today there is a washing machine in almost every home; modern housewives can hardly imagine life without such an assistant. One of the most common technical complaints is the movement of the toy car around the room during the cycle, caused by jumping and strong vibration. Normally, this should not be, therefore, if a problem appears, you need to look for its root cause.

Why does the washing machine jump when spinning

The so-called washing machine jumping is a strong vibration that makes the appliance jerk and move out of place. Such a phenomenon causes a lot of problems, at least it is accompanied by loud noise, which disturbs not only residents, but also their neighbors. There are several possible reasons for this behavior of the technique.

Unsuitable installation location

The wrong place for the washing machine is one of the most common reasons for jumping. Taking into account the vibration force that occurs during spinning, the technique is often called capricious - it requires an even and hard floor. There are two possible options:

• unstable flooring, soft floor (for example, wooden) - in this case, the very place on which the machine is installed will be mobile, which means that it will jump significantly with strong vibration;
• uneven floor. Even if there is a tile at the installation site, this does not guarantee a stable position of the equipment. Inexpensive tile itself may be a little crooked, flaws during installation are not excluded. Thus, a different floor level under the feet of the washing machine will intensify vibrations and provoke jumping.

There is only one method of solving the problem - to eliminate floor defects. So, if it is soft or wobbly, it is better to move the equipment to another place, and if the floor is curved, then it will be enough to adjust the height of the machine's legs. This is not difficult to do:

1. First you need to determine which legs are to be adjusted. To do this, you just need to shake it - that leg, on which the machine falls when swinging, needs to be lengthened.

   

   First, you need to shake the machine to understand which leg needs to be adjusted

2. Use a wrench to turn the adjustable foot counterclockwise. Sometimes this can be done without lifting the car, but if this is inconvenient, then the equipment will still have to be tilted.

   

   Using a wrench, you need to adjust the height of the problem leg

3. When the swing is gone, you need to check whether the machine has become even - for this it is worth using a building level.

   

   You can check whether the machine is level with a building level

Incorrect preparation for operation

If jumps appear on a car that was recently purchased, the first thing to check is the shipping bolts. They are fasteners that hold the drum during transportation and must be removed before starting the device - then the drum will drop into place, and the vibration damping system will work at full strength. Often, temporary attachments are simply forgotten, and then the device begins to vibrate and jump strongly. In this case, it is urgent to remove the forgotten bolts - their number depends on the specific model and manufacturer, you can do this yourself, following the instructions for commissioning.

Before using the machine, be sure to remove the shipping bolts.

Machine breakdown

If a breakdown occurs in the vibration damping system of the washing machine, it begins to behave extremely actively and bounce strongly during the spin cycle. If the device is correctly installed, then perhaps one of the parts is out of order:

• shock absorbers, which are located at the bottom of the sides of the tank and absorb vibrations by the resistance of the piston;
• springs on which the tank is attached from above (over time they stretch);

• counterweight (a large weighting agent, which is located on top of the tank and ensures the stability of the washing machine, may crumble or loose on the mountings over time).

  

  The counterweight in the washing machine can collapse or loosen on the mountings

The solution to this problem is one - to call a competent repairman for washing machines, who will diagnose and make the necessary replacement of parts

Incorrect loading

Strong vibration and jumping with a characteristic drum rumble often occur due to non-observance of the rules for using the washing machine. The things in the drum, knotted into one big ball, simply do not allow it to rotate evenly, creating vibrations that are dangerous for the safety of the technique. To avoid such a problem, a number of rules must be considered:

• do not exceed the weight of the loaded items indicated in the instructions for a specific model of the washing machine
• when loading things into the drum, they must be laid out, they must not be thrown in one lump;
• the problem often arises when washing one large item - in this case, you need to stop the cycle and redistribute the item in the drum.

Severe vibration and, as a result, jumping while the washing machine is running is a common problem that can be caused by both improper operation and serious breakdowns. If the elimination of simple violations does not give results, then it is worth contacting a specialist.