First and easiest option is to ensure the machine is completely level.
How to stop washing machine from moving on tile floor.
How to balance a washing machine.
But it s a problem that has plagued front loading washing machines for years.
Adjust the legs of the washing.
If your washing machine has been making loud thumping noises and moving across the floor when it s in spin cycle it probably needs to be leveled.
Washing machine is up in the attic.
Fortunately it s an easy fix though you may need a helper to tilt up the washing machine.
When it would spin at 1400 rpm the entire house would be shaking.
Washing uneven loads or resting the washer on uneven flooring can cause the appliance to vibrate excessively and move around the laundry room scientists have labeled the behavior walking.
Two floors below the wine glasses inside kitchen cabinets would vibrate.
In case you had any doubt it s totally not supposed to be doing that.
To do this you will need a good a spirt level.
A less expensive diy version can be purchased from lifetime repair kits vinyl floor tile repair kit about 10.
My issue was not a machine walking around but vibrations.
Because dirt and gritty surfaces will create more friction on the floors during the moving process part of your prep job should be to clean the floors.
It can cause damage to both the washing machine and the flooring.
For future moving jobs keep in mind that a dirty floor is a damaged floor.
No matter the appliance you are moving be sure to remove contents and secure the doors lids and shelves so that they don t come flying open in the middle of your move.
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