Supports for washing machines

The purchase of a washing machine allows you to solve several global household problems at once: it not only takes the care of washing, rinsing and wringing the laundry off the shoulders of the hostess, but also leaves more free time for other, more pleasant things.

However, sometimes the washer itself becomes the cause of trouble. One of the most common (but fortunately far from the most dangerous) is the appearance of strong vibrations during the operation of the machine. It so happens that during the spinning process, the washing machine not only makes noise and shakes, but also begins to "ride" around the apartment. The consequences can be quite unpleasant - from damaged flooring to disruption of peace of mind of household members and neighbors.

On how you can quickly solve this problem, read our article today.

The easiest way to help eliminate extraneous noise and vibration is to install special stands. The anti-vibration feet are small caps that are placed on each of the washing machine's support legs. They are usually circular or square in shape. The size of the pads is small, so they remain almost invisible; standard dimensions are 4-5 cm in diameter or diagonally.

The footstools for the washing machine serve as a kind of "cushion", which absorbs vibrations and noise, and also prevents slipping due to the embossed bottom surface.

Vibration in the process of washing and spinning rarely occurs for no reason, it has causes, and most often - it is a mistake made when installing the device.

If all these requirements are met, but the vibrations still occur, then most likely it is because during the installation of the washing machine you forgot to remove the transport bolts. It is a temporary fasteners, which fix the drum during transportation, protecting it from damage. They are removed very easily, you will learn more about this by reading the article "Shipping bolts on the washing machine".

Antivibration foot rests for the washing machine are sold in sets of 4 pieces. Manufacturers produce branded stands for different models of washing machines, but there is no need to overpay for the brand: most stands are universal, you only need to pick up the appropriate size.

The stands differ from each other according to several basic parameters:

• size;
• color (most often black or white);
• shape (round, square or shaped);
• material (we will talk about this point in the next section).

All anti-vibration stands are designed to weigh at least 100 kg, so they can perfectly withstand the weight of the washing machine.

Two types of materials are used to manufacture the anti-vibration stands for washing machines rubber and silicone. Consider each of the varieties of stands separately.

Supports made of ordinary rubber are the most affordable option. They are very durable and wear-resistant. Rubber is excellent at absorbing vibrations and also has an anti-slip effect, preventing the washer from "traveling" around the bathroom. The rubber feet are elastic, so they are easy to put on the feet, even if they are a little out of size.

Anti-vibration coasters made of silicone are more expensive than their rubber counterparts, but the difference in price between the two will not be significant. Rubber and silicone washing machine foot rests are almost indistinguishable by their characteristics. Silicone has all the necessary qualities: it is quite soft, flexible and non-slippery. Silicone trivets can be more varied in form, for example, trivets in the form of funny animals' claws are very popular with customers.

Not all appliance repairmen approve of the use of antivibration pads made of soft, elastic materials. Quite common is the opinion that the feet of the washing machine should rest on a hard surface, devoid of irregularities. To prevent vibrations and extraneous noise, the manufacturers provide spring-absorbers.

This is true, but some models of washing machines are louder than others and produce more vibrations.

Another possible solution to the problem is a special anti-vibration mat under the washing machine. This product works on the same principle as the footrests. It is a small rubber or silicone cloth (for washing machines of different sizes it is easy to find a mat that fits the size). It does not require installation, you just need to put it under the machine. An additional advantage of such a mat is that it slightly strengthens the sealing of the bottom of the washing machine. The cost of such an accessory will be slightly more expensive than the footrests.

The installation of anti-vibration footrests for washing machine feet is done in minutes. It is only necessary to make preliminary preparations, namely to adjust the legs so that the washer takes a strictly horizontal position. Then, on the already adjusted feet, put the stands on. This is easy to do, since the feet are elastic and stretch well. Installation is complete - all that is left is to put the unit in place.

We have already mentioned more than once that the mainhe main condition for the absence of noise and vibration when washing is a well aligned feet of the washing machine. To adjust the height, it is not necessary to go to a repairman, you can easily do it yourself.

The feet are adjusted by rotating them to one side or the other. If you rotate the foot clockwise, it becomes longer, and if you rotate it in the opposite direction, it becomes shorter. By adjusting each of the legs in turn, we need to ensure that the washing machine takes a stable position and does not sway. In order to achieve the desired result more quickly, we recommend that you use a spirit level.