Anti-vibration stands for washing machines

Anti-vibration stands for washing machines are products that extend the service life. These useful devices prevent noise and premature wear of washing machines.

Causes of vibration
The need for anti-vibration products
Material of manufacture
Types of stands
Consumer Opinion
Self-production
Review of prices and brands
Installation method
Catalog of washing machines with reviews

Causes of vibration

During operation of the machine, hum and vibration may occur.

Stand for washing machine

Sources of these problems:

Uneven floor. The best surface is a smooth tiled surface. On a wooden floor or linoleum, washing devices begin to vibrate and “jump” faster.
The legs were not adjusted. After unpacking your purchase, you need to place the machine on the floor and check it by pressing on the corners. When swinging, tighten the legs and try again.
The transport fastenings were not removed. In factories, devices are installed on drums to protect them during transportation. Once removed from the packaging, the fasteners must be removed.
Laundry piled up during washing. If the filling is dense, when the drum rotates, it can get knocked down and distribute the load unevenly. At high speeds, vibration and noise occur.

These factors lead not only to the appearance of a hum or rumble during spinning, but also to early wear of device parts: bearings, shock absorbers.

Reasons for the spontaneous movement of large household appliances

The main reason for a washing machine to move is vibration. The fact is that during the rotation of the drum with laundry, a centrifugal force arises, which is transmitted to the body of the device. Most of it is damped by a counterweight and a shock absorber system with springs. If the engine is turned on at maximum speed, and the laundry is distributed unevenly inside the drum, the vibrations cannot be completely suppressed.

Most often, narrow models “walk”. Manufacturers, trying to reduce the size and weight of the device, install excessively light counterweights inside. Their inertia is not enough to stabilize the drum during spinning. At the same time, in other modes the body is completely motionless.

If you notice that a recently purchased device moves on its own, the cause of the movement may be improper installation. Often it is enough to simply level the case, and the problem will go away by itself.

Of course, damage to one or more units of the washing machine cannot be ruled out. The reasons for vibration can be different, for example:

the shock absorber has failed;
one or more springs have burst;
the counterweight fastening has become loose;
The drum bearing is broken.

If any of the above malfunctions occur, you must immediately take all possible measures to securely fix the washing machine. Strong vibration is fraught with consequences. It not only contributes to the “walking” of the washing machine, but can also lead to the failure of a number of its expensive parts.

The need for anti-vibration products

If noise occurs, measures should be taken to eliminate it.

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It is important to distribute the laundry evenly when loading. The machine should be half full or a little more.

You can level the floor or replace the floor covering. But it’s easier and cheaper to purchase pads for the washing machine that dampen shaking. This is an inexpensive, accessible way to reduce vibration and rattling during washing.

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How to install correctly

In order for the equipment to work quietly after installing the substrate, you need to know how to do it correctly. First, you need to make sure that it is level. If the machine wobbles, it must be leveled before installing the anti-vibration feet.

Then, lifting the automatic machine on each side, install rubber feet for the washing machine. Installing mats to stabilize your washing machine will likely require assistance.

You won’t be able to lift that much weight on your own, and the mat simply won’t slide on the floor.

But the crooked floor in the apartment will not allow you to level the equipment, in which case an anti-vibration stand for the washing machine will be the only solution.

Material of manufacture

These devices are made from raw materials with high shock-absorbing properties.

Main materials of products:

Rubber - such pads are inexpensive and often used.

Silicone - have a more aesthetic appearance and are modern. Manufacturers make stands both in the form of regular washers and in fancy ones, for example, in the form of paws.

Soft polyvinyl chloride - usually white. Has high shock-absorbing properties.

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When are anti-vibration stands needed?

The new product, when installed on a hard, level floor, should not produce excessive noise or vibration during operation. On the other hand, different models behave differently during operation: some wash more quietly, others louder. This is a natural phenomenon. In addition, users may have different ideas about the sounds emitted by the unit - some are not bothered by loud ones, while others are uncomfortable even with minimal sound. Thus, there is no urgent need for linings; they are needed rather to increase the comfort of household members and extend the service life of the washing machine.

Interesting! Narrow specimens are recognized as the noisiest and most vibrating. This is due to their low stability and frequent imbalance caused by tangling of laundry. For such models, purchasing special legs will be justified and especially useful.

Types of stands

There are several types of anti-vibration products.

Classification includes:

Rugs - made from rubber, other types of rubber, ethylene vinyl acetate. Thickness from 1.5 to 2.5 cm. Manufactured in different lengths and widths, cm: 40x60, 60x60, 55x60.

Separate devices for each leg - made of rubber, silicone, polyvinyl chloride, inside there is a slightly recessed part, the edges are higher than the middle. Standard size – 5x5 cm.

The legs are attached instead of the factory ones; there is already an attached rubber washer at the bottom.

Buyers prefer individual products due to a number of advantages: low price, wide selection, and the ability to replace a worn-out washer.

Stand option

Consumer Opinion

Analyzing user reviews, it should be noted that the mats dampen vibration, but do not eliminate noise. There are installation nuances: you need to lift the machine and carefully place it, placing your feet on the thickenings in the corners of the rug. This will require physical strength.

Consumers speak more positively about anti-vibration stands. Buyers are attracted by the low cost and wide selection. The devices can be installed separately by lifting each edge. This is available to any buyer.

Advantages: Inexpensive. There is clearly a positive effect: they, of course, did not remove the noise from the machine itself, and it vibrates as well as without them, but clearly much less is transmitted to the floor.

Topperr Anti-vibration stands 3208Vladimir

Apparently, you need to use deeper stands. With these on the spin cycle, the machine drives away just as well as without them.

Topperr Anti-vibration stands 3225Anna

I use it for the washing machine. The machine sometimes still vibrates, but much less and quieter than before.

HELFER Anti-vibration stands SlimPads HLR0092 Elena

Washing machine in the kitchen under the countertop

A kitchen with a washing machine is more common in country houses, where they usually save on bathroom space, leaving more square meters for the kitchen-living room.

A washing machine built under the countertop in this case is the most successful location option from the point of view of both convenience and aesthetics. The main difficulty is related to the fact that the equipment must be connected to communications (water supply and sewerage).

First of all, we will consider machines with a front loading type, because... they are best suited for under-counter installation. But there is another type - with vertical loading. This option will require a folding countertop, but sometimes for a kitchen with a non-standard layout this can be the most successful solution. We will consider all the nuances regarding top-loading machines in a separate paragraph below.

Self-production

You can save money by making your own coasters. To do this, you will need a piece of rubber at least 1.5 cm thick. At a shallower depth, the shock-absorbing characteristics of such a lining are zero.

You need to cut pieces of rubber larger than the base of the legs of the washing machine. The resulting cut out parts are placed under the machine. Then a check occurs: if the device does not vibrate when you press on the corners, then the vibration during the spin cycle will disappear.

IMPORTANT: if hand-made products do not reduce shaking, then it is better to purchase ready-made ones without spending additional effort and time.

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Review of prices and brands

Anti-vibration devices are sold in online stores and networks selling household appliances. You should look for them in the departments of related products for washing machines and refrigerators.

Prices for rugs start from 344 rubles. Indian products are cheaper and are a rubber product with a thickening of 1.5 cm in the corners of a square shape of 8x8 cm. Rugs from Germany cost 2150 rubles, consist of several layers, the thickness is 2.5 cm.

More than 10 manufacturers supply stands to the Russian market. Brands purchased: topperr, top house, helfer.

Topperr - have a round shape. Brand 3200 - made of rubber, white, price - 500 rubles. Number 3206 - made of silicone, transparent, cost about 600 rubles.

Top house - made of polymer material, cost - 599 rubles.

Helfer – thin, rubber, white. Price – 400 rub.

They not only have a recess inside, but also a raised lower part that is in contact with the floor. Which enhances the anti-slip properties.

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Expert opinion

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IMPORTANT: before purchasing, you need to know the size of the bottom of the machine leg.

What do they look like, what are they made of?

Anti-vibration feet are special stands, the main purpose of which is to soften and reduce vibration and sound that the washing machine may produce during operation. In appearance, these are four separate stands made of polyurethane or rubber.

Mostly you can find sets of round or oblong shape. However, on sale you can find coasters in the form of claws. The main function is no different, only outwardly they have a different shape. For which they cost more.

In addition, they practice the use of special rubber mats. This one is simply covered under the equipment. From consumer and expert reviews, the most effective and popular method is regular rubber pads.

They can also be of different colors.
This is due to the different colors of the equipment itself. However, the most common are white and black stands. But, recently transparent stands have gained popularity. They can be called universal, suitable for any color equipment. The main thing to understand is that parameters such as shape or color do not affect their main function. See also -
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Installation method

You should purchase devices in accordance with the dimensions of the plantar supports: when putting them on, there will be no difficulty in tightening them. Anti-vibration devices for washing machines from LG, Bosh, Samsung and others are selected in accordance with the size of the legs and the wishes of the owners, their financial capabilities. Electrolux produces accessories that precisely fit its washing machine models.

Before installing the SMA, it is better to lay it on its side and tighten all the legs. Then put it in place.

You can install it under the supports gradually, lifting each corner and placing the fixtures in stages.

Despite the variety of devices for reducing the shaking and noise of automatic washing devices, anti-vibration stands are most in demand. There are many of them produced: from rubber, other types of rubber, silicone, and polyvinyl chloride mixtures. The average price is 500 rubles. You can also install it yourself.