Has anyone had a problem with a front loading washing machine on the 2nd floor of their home?
I am considering getting a Whirlpool Duet GHW9400 or a LG Bromm SteamWash WM2487HRM. I have heard that putting a front load washer on the SECOND floor is not a good idea because of excessive vibration. (Front loading washers spin so fast that vibration can be a problem even if the machine is level.)
If you have had this problem and found a way to resolve it, can you let me know what worked for you? Thanks
2007-01-15 13:49:03 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
I don't care if I can hear it from another room. I am worried it may shake the whole house or crack the ceiling of the room below it.
2007-01-15 13:55:33 · update #1
use some sort of rupper pad under each leg to absorb the vibration. home depot sells a playground pad that is about 1 inch thick, that will cure the prob!!
2007-01-15 14:02:25 · answer #1 · answered by Marco 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Our washer vibrates when there is a small load, the load can become unbalanced. I don't think the problem is reserved to the second floor. You may also have to put a cushion of some sort under the washer.
2007-01-15 13:59:23 · answer #2 · answered by Charles H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only time I heard of excessive vibration was due to someone overloading the washer. Also IMO id go with the LG, thats what is replacing my current broken washer now.
2007-01-15 14:01:57 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no , mine is on the third floor an i hardly hear it on the 2and floor.
2007-01-15 13:53:39 · answer #4 · answered by RANDELL 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋