Leveling Front Load Washer

Leveling the washing machine to level your washing machine and adjust for vibration follow these steps.

Leveling front load washer.

The leveling legs on a washing machine are used to support the washer. 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. For best wash performance adjust all four leveling legs until washer is level left to right and front to back. Some front loading washers have self leveling feet in the back.

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. High efficiency he top loaders the type without a center post. Loosen the locking nuts and screw the washer legs all the way up into the washer chassis. These high spin speed washers require sturdy floors.

Try rocking the washer back and forth and side to side. Move the washing machine into its final resting location. Washers leveling the legs. 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. When washer is level you should not be able to rock it at all when it s not running. All 4 legs are nylon with 1 hex head foot pad. Continue to the next steps if self leveling does not work or is not an option on your.

All front load washing machines have shock absorbers that are used to dampen the tub movement in the spin cycle. Make sure that all four leveling feet are in firm contact with the floor. Now when the washer is leveled from side to side and front to back tighten all the lock nuts. See the video below for help leveling your washer.

This example works for either top load or front load washers. Run the washer with a test load to determine if the unit is leveled. Place around six pounds of laundry in the washer press power select rinse spin and press start pause. Refer to the installation instructions for flooring requirements.