Washer vibrating heavily on spin in Barcelona
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Resumen rápido
Usually levelling or transport bolts.
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¿Qué está pasando?
At 1400 rpm any imbalance vibrates.
Causas más probables
Transport bolts still in
altaIf it's new, check for red bolts.
Unlevel feet
altaThe 4 feet are adjustable.
Unbalanced load
altaA rug alone bunches up.
Worn shock absorbers
mediaLifespan 7–10 years.
Loose or broken counterweight
mediaA concrete block holds the drum.
Pasos de diagnóstico
- 1
Check bolts and feet
Remove bolts, level with a spirit level.
- 2
Redistribute the load
Add small items to balance.
- 3
Listen during spin
Metallic clang = counterweight.
⚠ Parada de seguridad: If metal scraping, stop using it.
Cuándo llamar a un profesional
If it keeps vibrating, call a technician.
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Coste orientativo
80–280 €
Diagnosis + shock absorbers.
Contexto local
Old floors in Barcelona are rarely flat.
Preguntas frecuentes
Do anti-vibration pads work?
Yes, especially for neighbour noise.
Repair or replace?
<7 yrs repair, >10 yrs replace.
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