Top Load Washing Machine Shakes Violently Spin Cycle

If your washer starts shaking during the spin cycle pause the washing machine.

Top load washing machine shakes violently spin cycle.

Once the washing machine sees the load is properly balanced the spin cycle continues and ramps up to maximum rpm with minimal vibration. The shock absorbers or struts are attached to the base frame and to the outer tub and you will need to remove the front panel or the rear panel to access them. If the washing machine is not balanced it may shake violently during the spin cycle causing water to spill on the floor. Assuming you have a front loading washing machine recommended for energy efficiency you can access the suspension springs through the top panel.

If the snubber pad is worn out or missing replace it. If they are broken or damaged however the washing machine may shake violently when it enters the spin cycle. Inspect the snubber pad. As it pauses and vibrates it checks the load balance and then the vrt technology identifies the spot where the load is unbalanced.

Several things can cause a washing machine to vibrate and usually you can find a way to fix the problem. Open the door to inspect the arrangement of your clothes. Avoid washing single items if possible because this naturally makes the load unbalanced. 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.

Unbalanced washer the spin speed of an average washing machine is between 600 1400rpm. Spread your clothes out and resume your spin cycle. Redistributing the load will usually solve this issue if the cause is due to too many clothes on one side of the unit. While either model of a washing machine can vibrate for various reasons front loaders tend to vibrate more than top loading washing machines.

The snubber pad dampens the vibration of the washer tub. If there is an uneven pile your drum may have simply bundled your clothes into an uneven ball.