Is It Time To Replace My Washing Machine?

[Treacle71]

It keeps moving forward when spinning even on 800rpm! I've pushed it back into place each time, but now I have no strength left. If I don't move the machine back in place, then we can't open our freezer door (as they're opposite each other - we have a tiny kitchen). I even put down rubber door stops at the bottom of the machine, but still it moves 🤷. It went through a phase for a few years where it was fine! I daren't wash anything more and will have to replace it.

I just wondered please if anyone has any ideas? TIA.

[bookbinder]

https://howtofixit.net/how-to-stop-a-washing-machine-from-moving-when-spinning/

[naomi24]

It sounds like it's not level.   Get a spirit level on top of it and try adjusting the feet.

[Rosie29]

I bave  posted with exactly this problem  before.  And  my sons have tried all suggestios including making sure its absolutely level.   Nothing semss to work..  Im reluctantly considering buying a new one.  Im just out of hospital anf in my 90s and fed up qith it.  Its been a good machine and hasnt always had this fault.  I sympathise.

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[Old_Geezer]

Probably just unbalanced. I'd live with it. No point spending unnecessarily.

[Gizmonster]

We had the same problem - our washer is located behind a kitchen unit door and it started to move forward and push the door open.

Simple solution - I fixed a few pieces of 2" x 1" wood to the floor to stop it moving.  One piece on either side of the washer and two pieces at the front, close to the sides - each piece held in place with 2 small screws. 

Each piece of wood is approx 3" in length and they effectively box the washer in and keep it in place.

It works a treat and the washer doesn't move at all.

The wood is easy to get to so when we eventually need a new washer, the wood can easily be removed.

[Treacle71]

Thank you all who replied.  I've put down 4 rubber door stops at the bottom of the machine, but really it'll have to be replaced.  I tried 8 times this morning to push it back as we can't get into our freezer as it juts out too much.  My shoulders, arms and legs are killing me.  I can do no more.  

[Gizmonster]

I wouldn't rush out and buy one just yet.  If it still works okay, it'll be fine once you've stopped it doing a merry dance.

Ours still males a lot of noise and vibration (nothing clunky, just noise and vibration from the drum  spinning), but it still works fine and stays in place with the pieces of wood that I put down  :)

[naomi24]

If you replace it and the new one isn't level, you'll have the same problem.  If you can't level it get someone in to do it.

[Khandro]

Can you not get a square of carpet preferably rubber-backed and stand the machine on it?

We have spin dryer standing on a washing machine and I bought a rubber mat which is purpose made for the job of standing between them, works perfectly. 

[Khandro]

Try googling spin dryer vibration pads'. eg.

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[Treacle71]

Thank you all for your further input. There is no way I can put carpet under a washing machine. I'm not strong enough and I have no family 🤷