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whirlpool washer balance

badboy368
Explorer
Explorer
I just installed a brand new whirlpool stackable washer and dryer. I am happy with the performance of both so far, but the washer literally shakes the entire coach when spinning. Has anyone ever experienced this or know what i can do to maybe balance this machine? Or maybe point me in the right direction to solve this?
40' pusher,350 turbo cat, pullin a 37' trailer haulin a drag car. oh yea baby
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badboy368
Explorer
Explorer
got it.....thank you very much. i will look at that today.
40' pusher,350 turbo cat, pullin a 37' trailer haulin a drag car. oh yea baby

dougrainer
Nomad
Nomad
ALL Clothes washers have 4 Shipping bolts to secure the drum in transit. IF you read the Install directions it is pointed out to remove those bolts:B Doug


https://producthelp.maytag.com/Laundry/Washers/Product_Info/Washer_Installation_Support/Moving_a_Fro...

https://producthelp.maytag.com/Laundry/Washers/Front_Load_Washers/Noise_and_Vibration/Vibration%2C_W...

badboy368
Explorer
Explorer
Hi Doug, Maybe I don't remember removing those bolts..:h... can you give me a little more info?
40' pusher,350 turbo cat, pullin a 37' trailer haulin a drag car. oh yea baby

Cummins12V98
Explorer III
Explorer III
dougrainer wrote:
Did you REMOVE the drum shipping bolts? Forgetting these usually causes your problem. Doug


I resemble that remark.......
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dougrainer
Nomad
Nomad
Did you REMOVE the drum shipping bolts? Forgetting these usually causes your problem. Doug

RJsfishin
Explorer
Explorer
you doing too big a loads Make them smaller then its easier to distribute the load evenly
Rich

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badboy368
Explorer
Explorer
coach is definitely level, and washer is level also. i will try pausing the cycle and rearranging load to see if that helps. this surely has me puzzled. Please keep any other ideas coming
40' pusher,350 turbo cat, pullin a 37' trailer haulin a drag car. oh yea baby

Cummins12V98
Explorer III
Explorer III
coolmom42 wrote:
Cummins12V98 wrote:
Thatโ€™s what they do. โ€œLโ€ clip it to the floor.


That assumes the floor is level. It's not a good idea to transfer all that vibration stress to the floor.


That is exactly how both my washer and dryer were installed at DRV.
2015 RAM LongHorn 3500 Dually CrewCab 4X4 CUMMINS/AISIN RearAir 385HP/865TQ 4:10's
37,800# GCVWR "Towing Beast"

"HeavyWeight" B&W RVK3600

2016 MobileSuites 39TKSB3 highly "Elited" In the stable

2007.5 Mobile Suites 36 SB3 29,000# Combined SOLD

coolmom42
Explorer II
Explorer II
Cummins12V98 wrote:
Thatโ€™s what they do. โ€œLโ€ clip it to the floor.


That assumes the floor is level. It's not a good idea to transfer all that vibration stress to the floor.
Single empty-nester in Middle TN, sometimes with a friend or grandchild on board

Cummins12V98
Explorer III
Explorer III
Thatโ€™s what they do. โ€œLโ€ clip it to the floor.
2015 RAM LongHorn 3500 Dually CrewCab 4X4 CUMMINS/AISIN RearAir 385HP/865TQ 4:10's
37,800# GCVWR "Towing Beast"

"HeavyWeight" B&W RVK3600

2016 MobileSuites 39TKSB3 highly "Elited" In the stable

2007.5 Mobile Suites 36 SB3 29,000# Combined SOLD

wa8yxm
Explorer III
Explorer III
The washer empty will not shake.> but even my mini can really shake things up (1.6 CU-Ft does bedding by the Johnny Cash Method "One Sheet at a Time" ๐Ÿ™‚ )

re-arrange cloths and re-start spin cycle.. You may need to do this a few times.
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coolmom42
Explorer II
Explorer II
Make sure the coach is level and the washer is level in the coach.
Single empty-nester in Middle TN, sometimes with a friend or grandchild on board

opnspaces
Navigator II
Navigator II
When my home washer does this I pause the washer and redistribute the load around so it's more uniform.
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