How to Fix a Washing Machine That Walks Across the Floor

Using a builder's level, check the level of the washer from front-to-back and side-to-side., Disconnect the power and turn off the taps behind the washer. , Remove the hoses from the back of the washer., Have someone help you turn the washer on it's...

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Using a builder's level

    Make a note of which side is out of plumb (i.e. too high or too low.)
  2. Step 2: check the level of the washer from front-to-back and side-to-side.

    , Have a bucket handy to catch any water coming out of the hoses. , You will see the screw-in feet
    - these can be adjusted to level the washer. , You may need to turn the washer back upright and recheck a few times to get it level. ,,
  3. Step 3: Disconnect the power and turn off the taps behind the washer.

  4. Step 4: Remove the hoses from the back of the washer.

  5. Step 5: Have someone help you turn the washer on it's side.

  6. Step 6: Referring to your notes

  7. Step 7: make the feet shorter or longer as needed.

  8. Step 8: Once the washer is level from side to side and front to back

  9. Step 9: reconnect the hoses and plug it in.

  10. Step 10: Run a short test cycle to check that it does not "walk" anymore.

Detailed Guide

Make a note of which side is out of plumb (i.e. too high or too low.)

, Have a bucket handy to catch any water coming out of the hoses. , You will see the screw-in feet
- these can be adjusted to level the washer. , You may need to turn the washer back upright and recheck a few times to get it level. ,,

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