New washing machine? Any handymen types here?

[Little6pack]

We recently purchased a brand new Front loader Clothes washer by whirlpool.
(doing my part to keep the overseas economy going)

Anyway I set it all up with new no leak hoses, & made sure it was level on the wood pallet.

This has a 1500 rpm spin cycle & boy does it shake & make some noise.
Unfortunatly you can't hear these or see them run in the store.

Does anyone else have same problem? Any ideas on what I can do to stop it from shaking. If I lean against it the rattling goes away.

 

[Slow91z]

Not good...Did you pull out the transportation bolts from the rear?? (I've only delt with LG, don't know for sure Whirlpool has them)

 

[cruzn57]

I have new maytag, front loader

and is a little noisey ( fast spin cycle) but not bad, check with dealer and see what they say.
ours has 300 lbs of concrete in base of it!! (not kidding!)

 

[Little6pack]

Not good...Did you pull out the transportation bolts from the rear?? (I've only delt with LG, don't know for sure Whirlpool has them)

Yes all 4.

 

[Little6pack]

and is a little noisey ( fast spin cycle) but not bad, check with dealer and see what they say.
ours has 300 lbs of concrete in base of it!! (not kidding!)

I guess I will have to call LOWES. :frown:

 

[Pronto]

Take it off the pallet. That's probably wobbling.

 

[wile87]

x2. try setting it on 4 sep 4x4's if your worried about flooding

 

[gsgns4me]

We recently purchased a brand new Front loader Clothes washer by whirlpool.
(doing my part to keep the overseas economy going)

Anyway I set it all up with new no leak hoses, & made sure it was level on the wood pallet.

This has a 1500 rpm spin cycle & boy does it shake & make some noise.
Unfortunatly you can't hear these or see them run in the store.

Does anyone else have same problem? Any ideas on what I can do to stop it from shaking. If I lean against it the rattling goes away.

I'm confused (as usual). Why is it on a wood pallet? 1st thing a service tech is going to ask you is "What kind of floor is it on?"

 

[ronbuick]

Our Maytag has been on the shipping pallet for over 20 yrs. and still going
strong, do not if that helps you or not.

Ron

 

[gsgns4me]

Our Maytag has been on the shipping pallet for over 20 yrs. and still going
strong, do not if that helps you or not.

Ron

Is it a top load? The new front load washers need a sturdy floor. The speed and harmonics are completely different on them compared to a top loader. Concrete (basement) preferably. Next best is first floor. Forget about getting one to never shake if it's on a second or higher floor. At least the way most modern homes are built.

 

[gsgns4me]

We recently purchased a brand new Front loader Clothes washer by whirlpool.
(doing my part to keep the overseas economy going)

Anyway I set it all up with new no leak hoses, & made sure it was level on the wood pallet.

This has a 1500 rpm spin cycle & boy does it shake & make some noise.
Unfortunatly you can't hear these or see them run in the store.

Does anyone else have same problem? Any ideas on what I can do to stop it from shaking. If I lean against it the rattling goes away.

My front load washer vibrates FAQ

 

[JOHNDEEREGN]

To many clothes per load maybe.... our makes a hell uva a noise if we load it to heavyyy,,,,,:biggrin:

 

[Little6pack]

To many clothes per load maybe.... our makes a hell uva a noise if we load it to heavyyy,,,,,:biggrin:

That could be it.. The wife is tryin to load up & do less washes.

I tell you after spinning at 1500 rpm the clothes come out almost dry. It has cut down our Dryer time in 1/2.


To everyone else. It is on a pallet currently but I think I will pull that out & place on the cement floor.

 

[Little6pack]

My front load washer vibrates FAQ

OOOOOH this link helps Thanks.

 

[Dabigguy]

I bought one of these a year ago along with a new gas dryer. I love doing laundry now. The dryer dries clothes almost as fast as I can wash them. I say take it off the pallet and install the adjustable feet.

 

[TR Custom Parts]

Sounds like a Buick v-6 motor.:biggrin: Little vibration but goes like stink.:smile:

 

[Rivical]

Thankfully they'll be bringing front load production here soon!