How do I fix a washer that walks?
How do I fix a washer that walks?Here’s how to level a vibrating washing machine: We’d all like our washing machine to be more fun…but we don’t want it to dance or take a walk! Learn how to fix the problem easily.Answer: Has your washing machine gone for a walk or vibrated so strongly it banged into a wall? If your washing machine is not perfectly level–with all four legs touching the floor–it can bang and rock back and forth. This isn’t good for the machine and may damage anything near the machine. Washing machines have adjustable, front leveling legs with a lock nut. You should adjust each leg to the proper height and then tighten the lock nut up against the body of the machine to keep the leg from rotating. After adjusting each leg, lean against the machine and make sure that you feel no movement.Some machines have the same type of legs in the rear that should be adjusted.Keep the machine as close to the floor as possible – the lower it is, the less likely it is to vibrate. Most
