I just bought one of those stackable washers and dryers, an LG. So we set it all up and checked that it is level on all sides but during the spin cycle it vibrates the floor to the point where things fall off the counter... What can be causing this and what can I do to stop it??? (I set the spin cycle on low, and it still vibrates ALOT).
Dense rubber pads help cushion any vibration, but there is another point to consider. There is now extra weight concentrated on the floor - are the support beams underneath strong enough to bear this weight? The vibration of a nearby countertop is a clue. Without further construction, which might not be possible if the beams below are finished and covered, add a couple of pieces of 2 x 4 lumber underneath two feet each. This spreads the weight more evenly, as well as giving extra support. These can be painted to match your decor before placing them.
Check the load. When it is shaking badly lift the lid and let it stop rotating. Chances are that the wet cloths are not evenly distributed in the drum. Things like towels and blue jeans are heavy enough to throw the washer around if they are on the same side of the drum. Spread the wet cloths out and close the lid. That will re-start the spin cycle. If you have evened everything out the violent shaking will be gone. It will still vibrate but should not make a noise. I am assuming that all four washer legs are firmly on the ground
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Look in your manual. There is a spin sense button you can push to activate a more controlled vibration made specifically for people who use the front loaders in kitchens, etc. You have to have the washer in the process of doing a load and hold in the spin sense button for 3 seconds to activate, watch for the spin cycle button to start flashing (and it stays flashing) and that means that it is activated. It will permanently be on for the rest of your cycles, you do not have to push this each time. Something in the manual says it even stays active through a power outage or something like that. I use it all the time (bought the pretty red LGs on sale!) and can't even tell my washer is on. Also make sure you took the bolt looking things (I think they call them the shipping bolts) out of the back of the machine and put the plugs in, there is also something in the directions or the packaging if you don't do this, then the vibration is really bad. I didn't have to take them out, the delivery guy did, but I read the manual thoroughly since I knew nothing about front loaders :) and it's a big investment.
