Washing Machine Rubber Feet
My Hotpoint WMUD843 was bought in around 2012 - its working fine, but the rubber feet have worn down and metal is showing through the black rubber parts and I am pretty sure as its spinning the noise of the washing machine is transferring to the feet of the washing machine up through the floor and the walls as its spinning and would be a lot quieter and smoother when spinning if it had a set of new rubber feet - has anyone got any ideas how to 'refurbish' the ones that are already on the washing machine at all? - I can get brand new ones of the internet for around 8euro each so thats 8euro x4 = 32euro and then plus postsage, a fair price just for some small parts. And then my only other option is getting a set of 4 used feet off ebay.. but the ones I have looked at are in a bit of a shocking state if not as bad or worse that are already on mine. - Any ideas anyone?
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Hotpoint WMUD843 worn rubber feet causing increased vibration noise
- The problem
- A Hotpoint WMUD843 washing machine was still working, but the rubber feet had worn so that metal was showing through. The owner believed spin noise and vibration were being transmitted through the concrete floor and walls.
- Likely cause
- Worn machine feet were the reported cause of increased noise transmission. A softer mat under the machine was discussed, but one reply warned it could let the machine sink or restrict airflow.
- What fixed it
- The accepted advice was to replace the feet with genuine replacements or, as a cheaper option, use washing machine noise reduction cups. The owner replied that the noise reduction cups seemed the ideal and cheaper solution. A rubber mat idea was considered by the owner, but another reply advised that the feet were probably the better option.
- Checks to try
- Model identified as Hotpoint WMUD843
- Owner reported rubber feet worn down with metal showing through
- Machine stated to be on a concrete utility-room floor
- Parts or tools mentioned
- Genuine replacement feet
- Noise reduction cups for washing machines
4 Answers
You can get genuine replacement feet at Ransom Spares although you could try some noise reduction cups that are a lot cheaper - noise reduction cups for washing machines
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Thanks Andy - that idea of the noise reduction cups sound like an ideal solution for me, and cheaper ... and its one I never thought of - so thanks
in the outdoor section of Homebase the other day I see some really thick rubber black mats , I can only think that these are made for when you have outdoor childrens play equipment like swings and slides so you can put them on concrete and make it safe for them if they fall off a swing or something. So i am thinking now, I wonder how effective one of these mats (they are quite large per 1 piece) would be under my washing machine (if it can take the weight of a washing machine that is) because my washing machine just sits directly onto a concrete floor in the utility room, not even any tiles or lino or anything. I might buy one soon and see how I get on. - if not I will go down the rubber cup route for the feet.
If it's thick and soft the washing machine may sink into it. If too thick that could restrict airflow under the machine. The feet are probably better.
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