Leveling Front Load Washer

Loosen the locking nuts and screw the washer legs all the way up into the washer chassis.

Leveling front load washer.

At 70 to 120 minutes per load in our tests front loaders are the slowest type of washer when it comes to doing a load of laundry. Washers and dryers washers dryers stacked laundry centers pedestals explore top load laundry set explore front load laundry set laundry parts accessories smart laundry appliances kitchen appliances. See the video below for help leveling your washer. All front load washing machines have shock absorbers that are used to dampen the tub movement in the spin cycle.

These high spin speed washers require sturdy floors. Continue to the next steps if self leveling does not work or is not an option on your. Try rocking the washer back and forth and side to side. If it does you do not need to manually adjust those legs.

Now when the washer is leveled from side to side and front to back tighten all the lock nuts. Leveling the washing machine to level your washing machine and adjust for vibration follow these steps. For best wash performance adjust all four leveling legs until washer is level left to right and front to back. When washer is level you should not be able to rock it at all when it s not running.

Run the washer with a test load to determine if the unit is leveled. Refer to the installation instructions for flooring requirements. Place around six pounds of laundry in the washer press power select rinse spin and press start pause. The leveling legs on a washing machine are used to support the washer.

The shock absorbers or struts are attached to the base frame and to the outer tub and you will need to remove the front panel or the rear panel to access them. Some front loading washers have self leveling feet in the back. Check your user s manual to determine if your washer has this feature. Modern washers have high spin speeds to extract more water from the load.

Move the washing machine into its final resting location. This example works for either top load or front load washers. Make sure that all four leveling feet are in firm contact with the floor. High efficiency he top loaders the type without a center post.