How Do You Fix A Washing Machine Leveling Problem?
A correctly leveled washing machine can usually handle unbalanced loads, and most machines shut off if the load becomes unbalanced enough to cause damage. When not leveled, washing machines can vibrate and move across the room. Securing an unleveled machine in one place can cause it to vibrate so much that items fall off shelves in the house, and washing machine parts can loosen and break. Fix any washing machine leveling problems to prevent pricey repair bills. Unplug the washing machine. Place a carpenter’s level across the front of the washer on top. It must rest on a flat surface. Check whether the machine is level. Tilt the machine forward, raising the rear feet a few inches off the floor, if the level showed a problem. (Some washing machines do not have rear feet.) Then set it back down. Most washers have self-adjusting feet, which will often solve the problem. Place the level on top of the washer again. If it is still not level, tilt the machine backward and adjust the front mac