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My washer /dryer is on the 2nd floor. For vibration we put a barn mat under the washer/dryer, only helped a little. What can we do about the vibration?

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Have you adjusted the four "legs" at the bottom corners of your washer/dryer? Place a level on the washer/dryer and rotate the "legs" to adjust the height so that all four legs are firmly on the floor.

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Make sure all the feet are even the machine usually has these little pegs sticking out one in each corner and if they are all screwed out to the same depth that will help with it not being unbalanced and lessen the vibration check and make sure ur not missing any. Also do not over fill the machine. When u put fabrics in it make sure u spread the weight evenly. Vibration gets worse if the load is not balanced right

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Drill small plug holes to let the washer set on the concrete

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SOURCE: wet floor

If this has happened since you started using the A/C it is probably the drain tube for the A/C. They get plugged and usually someone has to go under the car with a coathanger and open the tube up.

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SOURCE: The LG washer vibrates so much that it shakes the

If the washer is solid on the floor, and the floor or walls are vibrating, it's a weak floor. This is our biggest problem with most front loaders. Beef up your floor by installing blocking between the floor joists, install another pier, or sister the joists, check on the internet for how to sister joists. Good Luck, Appliance Specialists

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SOURCE: Considering the purchase of Samsung WF338 / DV338 Washer & Dryer

Don't buy any Samsung products. They're definitely not worth the money. We bought the front load 2009 washer and dryer about 14 months ago. Have always had problems with the dryer -- auto dry is a joke. The washer will not allow you to change the water temp. It's supposed to automatically correct the water temp; what a joke. AND the power went off today while the washer was filling with water, with clothes in the tub. No way to open the door, and we have to wait almost a week for a service call!!! IF YOU BUY SAMSUNG PRODUCTS, YOU WILL BE WASTING YOUR MONEY!!!

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Hello,

Welcome to FixYa.

i'll start with the most obvious, but still quite common oversight, have you remove the shipping bolts from the rear of the washer ?

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The next thing to pay close attention to is detergent usage. Regardless of what one may have been told, "He" detergent has to be used, and even then not too much.

Look for this symbol when buying/using detergents...

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These are the most common things that can (and DO ) contribute to the machine acting in the manner you've described.

If neither of these things apply to your situation, please let me know and I'll be glad to assist you further.

Thank you for choosing FixYa and Good luck.

Regards,

Macmarkus :)

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Assuming that you've installed the stack kit according to instructions, you should check the following:
1. The dryer should be securely attached to the washer and not wiggle or move. The washer must always go on the bottom of the stack.
2. Washer should be level and have all four level legs making solid contact with the floor, no wobbling.
3. Make sure the drain hose is not pinched or restricted (or there is not debris in the drain pump) as a slow pump out will accentuate vibration problems.
4. Make certain you've removed all of the washer packing bolts before using the machine (see owners manual for description.)
5. The floor must be solid with no "springy" or "spongy" feel. No matter what you do to the laundry set it will vibrate on a less than solid floor. This occurs on upstairs installations or other wooden floors, especially in an older home. Sometime the floor can be braced to stiffen it. Also, vibration pads are sold that might help minimize the vibration. The walking is a symptom of vibration.

Experience shows that most problems of this sort result from incorrect installation and/or flooring issues, not the laundry. You should not attach it to the wall. It is possible the washer has a problem in which case a technician would need to check the unit. They can check the suspension and drive system for proper operation.
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How to keep the floor from vibrating while in spin cycle

Most likely cause of vibration is that the washer isn't leveled. Use a torpedo or carpenters level and adjust the support feet on the washer to get it level. If it still makes the floor vibrate, you may have a soft floor. You could then try putting a piece of 3/4 plywood under the washer to help support the weight.
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Wm 2487H. My machine is off balance and shake the house terribly bad. It also has a metalic scraping sound sometimes when the drum spins. I just purchased my LG washer and dryer a couple of months ago. I...

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These washers will (unlike round door models) perform very well on wood floors.
If the WM2487 washer is on a wood floor--even a tiled wood floor--it will be near impossible to get smooth spin performance.
Some homeowners have had success by adding two layers of 3/4 inch wood under the washer AND dryer.
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1) Remove washer & dryer
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3) Locate floor joists with a stud-finder & mark locations at the edge of the flooring--allows finding the joist locations after 3/4 sheet is laid to floor.
4) Add wood glue to floor
5) Place 3/4 inch wood sheet to floor & drive screws thru wood into joists (as many scews as deemed necessary to fully & completely compress wood sheet to existing floor
6) Add wood glue to 1st wood sheet
7) Place 2nd 3/4 inch wood sheet on top of 1st wood layer and drive screws into floor joists.
8) Add molding if desired
9) Re-install washer & dryer and level.
10) Add one heavy towel into washer tub & close door ( this will mimick an off-center load)
11) Press power "on" button
12) Press "Spin Speed" button & select high speed spin option
13) Press "Start" button
14) When * 9 minutes remaining * is displayed--use the flat wrenchette that comes with every LG washer to "tweak" the adjustment of the front leveling legs. This will allow for "fine tuning" adjustment of the front leveling leg(s) to eliminate vibration / noise during the spin cycle. The rear leveling legs DO NOT need further adjustment.
NOTE: Those with pedestals--check the front leveling legs on the washer and on the pedestals (front only) during spin.
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