Electrolux Washing Machine: excessive vibration

Professional Repair Guide

What is this symptom?

Is your Electrolux washing machine shaking excessively during wash or spin cycles? This common issue can lead to unusual movement and noise, disrupting your laundry routine. The most frequent cause is an unlevel machine or uneven feet, which can exacerbate vibrations and affect performance.

Urgency: Medium

Possible Causes

Machine not level or uneven feet

How to Identify: Washing machine rocks when nudged by hand; bubble level shows not level

Part: Leveling legs / feet

Preventive Maintenance

  • Check and adjust leveling annually: Vibration due to uneven installation
    Frequency: annually
  • Inspect suspension/shock parts for wear: Excessive vibration from worn internal components
    Frequency: every 1–2 years
  • Avoid overloading and mix laundry types: Load imbalance related vibration
    Frequency: each wash

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is my Electrolux Washing Machine excessive vibration?
Excessive vibration is often caused by an unlevel machine or uneven feet.
How do I fix Electrolux Washing Machine excessive vibration myself?
No DIY solutions are recommended for this issue.
How much does it cost to fix excessive vibration?
There are no professional repairs listed for this issue.
When should I call a technician for excessive vibration?
Consider calling a technician if the issue persists, as it may indicate a deeper problem.

Community Analytical Insights

Analysis based on real user discussions from appliance repair communities

Can I Fix This Myself?

100%
DIY Success Rate Difficulty: DIY

Common Issues Reported by Users

  • Improper leveling of the washing machine (2 mentions)

User Suggested Solutions

  1. Ensure shipping bolts are removed and check that all feet are level and firmly on the ground.

    Success rate: 100.0%

  2. Added vibration dampeners on adjustable legs.

    Success rate: 50.0%
Analysis based on 2 community discussions
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Data compiled from real discussions on r/appliancerepair and r/Appliances:

  1. Is this too much vibrating from a brand new washing machine?
  2. Electrolux washer vibration

Community Discussions

too much vibrating

Ensure shipping bolts are removed and check that all feet are level and firmly on the ground.

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vibration during operation

Added vibration dampeners on adjustable legs, which helped slightly.

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Source: Reddit r/appliancerepair

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