Do not laugh at the words "the washing machine is jumping", in fact it is not very funny. I think everyone understands perfectly well that in this case something is clearly wrong with the washer. Annoyances are present, such as loud knocks and vibration. Well, and accordingly, any malfunction can easily occur.
When spinning, the washing machine jumps. What to do?
If you are faced with the fact that your washing machine is jumping, do not give up and do nothing, as the consequences can be sad. If the power cord is longer than the drain hose or set of water, then the latter can easily detach and voila, you will have to wear rubber boots.
Let's try to focus and understand the reasons why your washing machine is jumping.
Why is the washing machine jumping?
In most cases, this problem occurs when you enable those
washing machines that have just been installed.
Consider the possible reasons:
- Maybe you forgot to remove the bolts that block the drum during transport? Washing with these bolts seriously interferes with the normal operation of washing machines and contributes to severe wear of the main components.Be sure to make sure that there are no shipping bolts on your washing machine.
- If the first item does not apply to your washing machine, then most likely the problem lies in improper installation. The washer should stand perfectly level, relative to the horizontal plane. It is clear that the floor in your house may not be ideal, therefore, adjustment of the position of the washing machine with its legs is provided. Try to position the washing machine so that it does not wobble and is stable.
- In rare cases, the reason for the washing machine to jump is that the floor is too smooth. In this case, place the washing machine on something non-slip, such as a rubber mat or special footrests.
In the event that the problem did not appear after installing the washing machine, but after its normal long-term use, the problem may be uneven distribution of laundry or overload. Maybe your washing machine is trying its best spin the drumbut too big load of laundry shakes her. Try to load the laundry more rationally and evenly, perhaps the problem will disappear.
Possible malfunctions due to which the washing machine jumps during the spin cycle:
| Malfunction | Possible reason | Repair price |
| Defective damper or shock absorber. | Worn shock absorbers or dampers. Their main task is to soften vibrations at high drum speeds. With decent wear, they do not always cope with this.In this case, you can hear the characteristic knock of the shock absorber on the body of the washer. Shock absorbers should be replaced. As a rule, they change in pairs. | Starting from 10$. |
| Springs faulty. | The springs serve as an addition to the shock absorbers. If they are worn out, the normal functioning of the washing machine is also impossible. She starts to jump when spinning. | Starting from 10$. |
| Counterweight defective. | Its fastenings have weakened or destruction has begun. What is a counterbalance? This is a heavy element that gives stability to the washing machine and dampens its vibrations. Most often it is made of concrete. As a rule, the bolts of its fasteners are damaged, but it is possible that the counterweight itself began to crumble. It is necessary to replace the fasteners, or the counterweight itself. | Starting from 10$. |
| out of order bearing. | Probably, due to moisture, the bearing began to rust and fail. When it is worn out, the washing machine first rattles unpleasantly, after which it begins to vibrate strongly during the spin cycle. It is forbidden to operate such a unit! The bearing may be completely destroyed, and its fragments will harm the rest of the components. The bearing should be replaced. | Starting from $40. |
*Attention! The indicated price includes only repairs, it does not include the cost of spare parts. The final price can be revealed only after the diagnosis is carried out.
Our masters will diagnose your washing machine absolutely free of charge and make high-quality repairs with subsequent guarantees. After that, your washing machine will stop jumping and vibrating during the spin cycle.
