Washer Moves Too Much On Spin
We have recently purhcased a Bosch Exxcel WVT1260 washer dryer and it works fine other than a tendency to "wander" on the spin cycle. We have had it replaced but the repalcement has the same problem.
Is this a common problem with such machines - and other makes? And what can I do about it. It is free standing directly on new floorboards (not laminte and no floor covering as yet). Any help or guidance would be appreciated.
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Bosch Exxcel WVT1260 wanders during spin on floorboards
- The problem
- A recently purchased Bosch Exxcel WVT1260 washer dryer worked normally but moved excessively during the spin cycle. The first machine was replaced, but the replacement behaved the same way.
- Likely cause
- The discussion supports this being more likely due to installation or load balance rather than a specific fault, because two machines showed the same behaviour. Suggested causes were transit packing not removed, the machine standing on a smooth floor surface, adjustable feet not set securely, and unbalanced or unsuitable loads such as towels, sheets, underloading, or mixing heavy absorbent items with light laundry.
- What fixed it
- Recommended actions were to check that all transit packing had been removed, ensure the adjustable legs are secure and level, and try the machine on a thin mat or carpet tiles to reduce movement on floorboards. Loading advice given was to avoid underloading, avoid full loads of towels, and avoid mixing heavy absorbent items with lighter washing.
- Checks to try
- Replacement machine showed the same problem
- Machine is free-standing on new bare floorboards
- Check transit packing has been removed
- Check adjustable legs and lock arrangement are secure
- Consider whether loads are underloaded or unevenly mixed
- Parts or tools mentioned
- Thin mat
- Carpet tiles
4 Answers
The cheaper the washing machine, the less stable it's likely to be on spin. Bosch are relatively cheap, but still a respected make so they shouldn't be too unstable but they won't have the best suspension available. If you've had two and they are both the same then it's unlikely to be a fault on the washing machine.
The usual culprits for lots of moving about on spin are failure to remove the transit packing or standing it on laminate or other smooth flooring. Bare floorboards could still be fairly smooth and allow movement although with a properly balanced load there shouldn't be much movement most of the time.
You could try standing it on a thin mat or carpet tiles. Make sure you are filling the washing machine well and not under loading it. Also, try not to mix heavy, absorbent items with laundry that is light and doesn't soak up much water, this can cause uneven spinning too.
[ Related link -Loading a washing machine: How to avoid out of balanced loads ]
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tip dont do a full load of towels in it as they wander more then even my 9 yr old hotpoint does
Is the machine fitted with adjustable legs, has the lock arrangement come loose which will start to loosen even more when the vibration starts.
Towels can be difficult, as can sheets. You need to avoid underloading the washing machine too, which can end up being even worse than overloading. Another bad thing is mixing just just one, or a few towels in with much less absorb and and lighter laundry.
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