Balancing washing machine...
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Having just had a new kitchen fitted, I've bought a new washing machine. The problem Is, it's throwing itself around the room with almighty bangs and sounding like it's going to take off! I assume this is down to balancing it...but I've tried setting it flat with the feet and a spirit level bit it's still awful...any tips?!
Cheers,
Dom
Cheers,
Dom
Usually 2 or 3 bloody great long bolts in the back of it, covered by plastic caps, see here for an example:
http://www.creativelaundry.com/owner_services/prod...
http://www.creativelaundry.com/owner_services/prod...
or you might need to take the top off the machine where there will be a large metal bracket securing the drum from moving during transit. If it's not removed, the drum's centrifugal force can't be absorbed by the shock absorber/springs, so instead the force is sent through the whole chassis.
My old man had a tumble dryer (still does actually, a VERY elderly hoover) where he had to remove the top of it to remove some transit strapping. I only know this because he usually has it apart every few years to fit new bearings. It must be getting on for 40 years old now; I've not seen anything apart from bolts on anything newer than that.
Silver993tt said:
m4ckg said:
I've never had to remove the top off a washing machine and have fitted loads, there is usually a big sticker on the back pointing to the transit bolts in big red letters saying REMOVE BEFORE USE !
I have, both on a Bosch (16 years ago) and a Smeg (5 years ago).jimmyjimjim said:
Silver993tt said:
m4ckg said:
I've never had to remove the top off a washing machine and have fitted loads, there is usually a big sticker on the back pointing to the transit bolts in big red letters saying REMOVE BEFORE USE !
I have, both on a Bosch (16 years ago) and a Smeg (5 years ago).m4ckg said:
jimmyjimjim said:
Silver993tt said:
m4ckg said:
I've never had to remove the top off a washing machine and have fitted loads, there is usually a big sticker on the back pointing to the transit bolts in big red letters saying REMOVE BEFORE USE !
I have, both on a Bosch (16 years ago) and a Smeg (5 years ago).
spikeyhead said:
m4ckg said:
jimmyjimjim said:
Silver993tt said:
m4ckg said:
I've never had to remove the top off a washing machine and have fitted loads, there is usually a big sticker on the back pointing to the transit bolts in big red letters saying REMOVE BEFORE USE !
I have, both on a Bosch (16 years ago) and a Smeg (5 years ago).
Cheers guys - now sorted, was actually quite complicated and involved balancing the machine to within 1 degree on mutliple axis. Took the back off and found the drum wasn't actually perfectly weighted side to side so I stripped it down and found casting defects in a number of parts, took them home and dynamically balanced them on the lathe like a real man...machine is now running whisper silent, but thanks for the tips!
Dom
(Or you were all right, page one of the manual said to remove the 4 bolts....said bolts had big red arrows pointing to them. Bolts removed, machine running perfectly.)
Dom
(Or you were all right, page one of the manual said to remove the 4 bolts....said bolts had big red arrows pointing to them. Bolts removed, machine running perfectly.)
Zeemax_Mini said:
Cheers guys - now sorted, was actually quite complicated and involved balancing the machine to within 1 degree on mutliple axis. Took the back off and found the drum wasn't actually perfectly weighted side to side so I stripped it down and found casting defects in a number of parts, took them home and dynamically balanced them on the lathe like a real man...machine is now running whisper silent, but thanks for the tips!
Dom
(Or you were all right, page one of the manual said to remove the 4 bolts....said bolts had big red arrows pointing to them. Bolts removed, machine running perfectly.)
Dom
(Or you were all right, page one of the manual said to remove the 4 bolts....said bolts had big red arrows pointing to them. Bolts removed, machine running perfectly.)
Zeemax_Mini said:
Cheers guys - now sorted, was actually quite complicated and involved balancing the machine to within 1 degree on mutliple axis. Took the back off and found the drum wasn't actually perfectly weighted side to side so I stripped it down and found casting defects in a number of parts, took them home and dynamically balanced them on the lathe like a real man...machine is now running whisper silent, but thanks for the tips!
Dom
(Or you were all right, page one of the manual said to remove the 4 bolts....said bolts had big red arrows pointing to them. Bolts removed, machine running perfectly.)
Dom
(Or you were all right, page one of the manual said to remove the 4 bolts....said bolts had big red arrows pointing to them. Bolts removed, machine running perfectly.)
My sister had a similar 'problem' with her WM. She failed to spot the instructions on removing top of WM and removing the Styrofoam packaging before use; never did run smooth and, was always having problems with it after that. Zeemax_Mini said:
Cheers guys - now sorted, was actually quite complicated and involved balancing the machine to within 1 degree on mutliple axis. Took the back off and found the drum wasn't actually perfectly weighted side to side so I stripped it down and found casting defects in a number of parts, took them home and dynamically balanced them on the lathe like a real man...machine is now running whisper silent, but thanks for the tips!
Dom
(Or you were all right, page one of the manual said to remove the 4 bolts....said bolts had big red arrows pointing to them. Bolts removed, machine running perfectly.)
Brilliant response! Glad it's sorted.Dom
(Or you were all right, page one of the manual said to remove the 4 bolts....said bolts had big red arrows pointing to them. Bolts removed, machine running perfectly.)
Alright, help... I have taken the access panel at the back off, and got to the pump assembly as below:
Now, I am unfamiliar with the big white clips. I take it that a) they are an alternative to jubilee clips and b) are undoable.
However, how do I undo them? Have been poking about with a screwdriver with limited success. Secondly, are they single-use- Will I be able to replace them or need to go and buy a replacement jubilee clip?
I take it the filter would be on the "hose" side of the pump??
Now, I am unfamiliar with the big white clips. I take it that a) they are an alternative to jubilee clips and b) are undoable.
However, how do I undo them? Have been poking about with a screwdriver with limited success. Secondly, are they single-use- Will I be able to replace them or need to go and buy a replacement jubilee clip?
I take it the filter would be on the "hose" side of the pump??
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