Washer vibrating, rocking, or "walking" during operation

What does Vibration / Rocking / Walking mean?

The washer is moving excessively or vibrating strongly during its operation, which can indicate improper leveling or installation issues.

• Washer feet are not in firm contact with the floor or are not locked.
• The washer is not level on the floor.
• The floor beneath the washer is flexing or sagging.
• The laundry load is unbalanced or too large.
• Shipping bolts have not been removed from the back of the washer.

Click steps to track your progress.

1. 1

   Ensure all front and rear feet are in firm contact with the floor and that the washer is level; tighten jam nuts against the bottom of the cabinet.

2. 2

   Check that the shipping bolts, used for transport, have been fully removed from the back of the washer (refer to your installation instructions).

3. 3

   Avoid tightly packing the load; redistribute large or single items evenly to balance them within the drum.

4. 4

   If your floor is uneven or flexes, consider placing a 3/4 inch (19 mm) piece of plywood under the washer to reduce sound and movement.