Ever put on a load of washing and come back later to find the machine has somehow danced across your laundry?
Well… there’s a good chance your washer is off-balance.
When a washing machine spins, high-speed centrifugal forces are working to remove water from your clothing. If one leg of your washer is shorter than the other, this will cause the machine to move about.
It’s loud, it’s dangerous, and it’s probably damaging the machine every time it happens.
- Check that the machine is level. Make sure that all the feet are positioned on a flat surface. You can use a spirit level to check this and adjust the legs as needed.
NB: If the washer is new, transit bolts may still be fitted to the back of the machine. Check the back of the washer for 2-3 large fixed bolts. These must be removed for the machine to operate properly.
- Simply rearranging your clothes inside the washer can make a difference. Pause the cycle if possible and spread the clothes through the drum, evenly distributing the weighty items like towels and heavy garments so there isn’t one heavy clump being spun around and around.
- If the problem persists, you might also consider purchasing a new machine.
Many new washers incorporate load-balancing technology, which detects and compensates off-balanced loads, helping to protect the machine and your clothes from damage.
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