Electrolux Washer Vibration Problems
Electrolux Washer/Dryer Combo Shock Absorber
One or more of the shock absorbers might be broken or worn out. The shock absorbers dampen the vibration of the washer tub. If one or more of the shock absorbers are worn out, the washer will vibrate or shake. Sometimes, when a washer is moved to another location, the shock absorbers can separate. Check the shock absorbers to ensure that they are positioned correctly, and inspect them for damage and wear. If one or more of the shock absorbers are broken or worn out, we recommend replacing all of the shock absorbers as a preventative measure.
Electrolux Washer/Dryer Combo Suspension Rod
One or more of the suspension rods might be broken. The suspension rods help to dampen the movement of the washer tub. If one or more of the suspension rods are broken, the washer will vibrate or shake. To determine if the suspension rods are at fault, check the rods to determine if any of them are broken. If a suspension rod is broken, replace it.
Electrolux Washer/Dryer Combo Suspension Spring
One or more of the suspension springs might be broken. The suspension springs help to absorb the movement of the washer tub. If a suspension spring breaks, the tub might become unbalanced, causing it to shake and vibrate during operation. Inspect the suspension springs to determine if any of the springs are broken. If a suspension spring is broken, replace it.
Electrolux Washer/Dryer Combo Counter Balance Spring
One or more of the counterbalance springs might be broken. The counterbalance springs help to absorb the movement of the washer tub. If a spring breaks, the tub might become unbalanced, causing it to shake and vibrate during operation. Inspect the counterbalance springs to determine if any of the springs are broken. If a counterbalance spring is broken, replace it. Additionally, check the frame where the counterbalance springs are attached. If the frame is rusted, replace it.
Machine not Level
If the machine is wobbling when you push on it, the leveling legs will need to be adjusted. Use a level across the top front and top side of the washer and adjust the legs as needed.
Electrolux Washer/Dryer Combo Snubber Ring
The snubber ring dampens the vibration of the washer tub. If the snubber ring is cracked or worn out, the washer will vibrate or shake during operation. Inspect the snubber ring for damage. If the snubber ring is cracked or worn out, replace it.
Electrolux Washer/Dryer Combo Snubber Pad
The snubber pad dampens the vibration of the washer tub. If the snubber pad is worn out missing, or coated with a sticky substance (such as detergent, fabric softener, or transmission oil), the washer will vibrate or shake during operation. Inspect the snubber pad. If the snubber pad is worn out or missing, replace it.
Incoming Power Problem
Confirm the washer/dryer is plugged in and there is power at the wall receptacle. You can plug another small appliance into the recepticle to confirm there is power. If there is no power, confirm the circuit breaker has not tripped.
Electrolux Washer/Dryer Combo Shipping Bolt
All front loading washers are delivered with shipping bolts to stabilize the drum system during transportation. These shipping bolts must be removed when the washer is installed. If the shipping bolts are not removed, the washing machine will shake, bounce, and vibrate significantly during operation. Remove the shipping bolts and save them in case you need to move your washer to a new location.
Electrolux Washer/Dryer Combo Inner Tub
The washing machine’s inner tub rotates within the outer tub during the wash and spin cycles. If the inner tub is loose or noisy when you try to rotate it with your hand, it’s possible the tub is damaged and will need to be replaced. Since this is not a common problem, you should first inspect the transmission and tub bearings to confirm those components are in good condition.
Electrolux Washer/Dryer Combo Shipping Bolt Kit
Washer vibration can occur if the shipping bolts have not been removed. All front loading washers are delivered with shipping bolts to stabilize the drum system during transportation. The bolts are located at the back of the washer and they must be removed before use otherwise the machine will shake and bounce around significantly.
Electrolux Washer/Dryer Combo Balance Ring
The balance ring may have lost its fluid. The balance ring sits on top of the outer tub and helps to counter the force of the spin cycle. The balance ring is filled with fluid. This fluid helps to dampen the vibration of the washer. If this fluid leaks out of the balance ring, the washer tub will vibrate and shake during operation. Check the balance to determine if is still filled with fluid. If the balance ring is emptied of fluid, replace it.
Electrolux Washer/Dryer Combo Shock Dampening Device
The shock dampening device helps to absorb the movement of the washer tub as it spins. If the shock dampening device is broken, the tub might become unbalanced, causing it to shake and vibrate during the spin cycle. Inspect the shock dampening device to determine if is broken. If the shock dampening device is broken, replace it.
Electrolux Washer/Dryer Combo Tub Wear Pad
The tub wear pad dampens the vibration of the washer tub. If the tub wear pad is worn out or missing, the washer will vibrate or shake during operation. Inspect the tub wear pad. If the tub wear pad is worn out or missing, replace it.
Electrolux Washer/Dryer Combo Rear Drum with Bearing
The rear drum has a bearing or bearings in it to keep the inner tub spinning smoothly. If the tub bearing system is defective the washer can develop a bad vibration. On some machines bearings are sold separately from the rear drum, however we recommend replacing both the outer drum and bearing as an assembly if the manufacturer offers the components together because removing and pressing in the new bearing can be exceptionally difficult. Be aware that replacing the outer tub and bearing is also not easy and can be very costly.
Electrolux Washer/Dryer Combo Basket Drive
The basket drive sits on top of the transmission and engages with the inner tub. If the transmission is engaging to spin, and the outer tub spins slowly or does not spin at all, the spin tube tabs may be stripped. Alternatively, the drive block on the spin tube may be stripped. Inspect both the spin tube tabs and the drive block. If the spin tube tabs and drive block are not worn out, the clutch pads on the basket drive are likely worn out. If the clutch pads are worn out, you must replace the basket drive.
Electrolux Washer/Dryer Combo Leveling Leg
Check to see if the washer is level, and adjust the leveling legs if necessary. Always lock the legs in place after adjustment to keep them from getting loose.
Electrolux Washer/Dryer Combo Transmission
If a top-load washer’s inner tub is loose when you try to rotate it by hand, and the mounting hub and retaining bolts are tight, then it’s likely the transmission could be worn out or damaged. Inspect the transmission and replace if necessary.