Washer shakes on spin cycle

Check the feet, they must all be firmly planted with equal weight and level left to right and front to back.

If your Roper washer shakes excessively during the spin cycle, this can be caused by your machine sitting on an uneven surface, worn-out rollers, or damaged feet. To solve this problem, you will need to level the floor where your washer is sitting or replace its wheels if there are any worn-out parts.

Why Does My Roper Washer Shake And How To Fix?

Top loader? If so, Most likely suspension rods need replacing.

Replace all four struts

The shock absorbers that hold the tank are broken. Then the load will move the washer all over the place.
Look online for an exploded diagram and order the new shocks for it

Without having the model number, it is difficult to diagnose.

Most Maytag / Whirlpool top loaders use a set of balance springs and friction pads to buffer the shaking.

Here is a Whirlpool site with a number of PDF files on their products including troubleshooting sections.

Find your washer under laundry products and open the PDF, it will probably take a few minutes to load.

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SPIN SPEED IS TOO HIGH- USE A CYCLE WITH A LOWER FINAL SPIN SPEED.

shocks made of plastic squeaks, a little greese may help

Try placing it on a rubber mat or carpet that has a rubber backing. The floor may be too smooth and allows it to walk.

Sounds like the switch which cuts the machine off when the load is unbalanced. My guess is that: This switch is being triggered too easily The springs holding the bowl up are either stretched or one is broken; The machine may not be level.

Probably a bad timer.