Machine Knocking On Spin
We have just bought a Miele W 1913 and have just done our first wash,i have set it up vertically and horizontal square as well all four adjustable legs seem to be level on the floor where there's no obvious rocking, but it still seems to knock, any suggestions?
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Miele W 1913 slight knocking/shaking on spin
- The problem
- A newly installed Miele W 1913 was reported to make a slight knocking noise and some shaking at full spin, despite the machine being level with no obvious rocking. Transit bolts had already been removed.
- Likely cause
- No clear fault was confirmed. The discussion most strongly supports normal spin movement being exaggerated by small or uneven loads and possibly some flex in suspended floorboards. A serious internal problem was considered less likely because the machine was otherwise working normally and larger loads spun more smoothly.
- What fixed it
- The advice was to first confirm the transit bolts were removed, which the owner had already done. The thread concluded that a small amount of movement on full spin can be acceptable, especially with certain loads or on a springy floor, provided the tub is not swinging excessively or striking the cabinet. No repair was carried out or confirmed.
- Checks to try
- Machine levelled with all four adjustable legs
- No obvious rocking on the floor
- Transit bolts confirmed removed
- Observed that larger loads made the spin less shaky
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Have the transit bolts been removed?
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Yes they are,everything is working fine,its just when spining flat out there's a small amount of shaking,i'm not sure whether there is supposted to be any or is a small amount is acceptable.Also i'm thinking because its sitting on floor boards,the boards themselves felx a little,so maybe an idea to sit the machine up on a square of fibre board and see if that makes a difference.
Yes there will always be some shaking of the washing machine especially on full spin with certain loads in. However, "knocking" sounds different. It should still be much more stable and quieter than a normal washing machine though. If floor is suspended or springy then yes that will increase movement. The main thing is the tub should not be swinging about inside or hitting the sides etc.
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Thanks for your reply,Its sounds like its all ok,since my first posts ive done larger loads and this makes the spin lass shaky
Yes Richard, some small loads can be a lot less smooth than large ones. Have a good look at my article Washing machine jumps and bangs on spin: How do I avoid out of balance loads? for a better insight on the topic.
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