What are the reasons that the LG washing machine jumps during the spin cycle, and how to eliminate them?
If your LG washing machine vibrates so much that it starts to bounce and even move, this is not a normal situation.
To fix the problem, you should diagnose the device. In simple cases, you can handle it on your own.
Why the LG washing machine “jumps” during the spin cycle and how to fix it, we will tell you in the article.
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Why does it vibrate and bounce so much?
During normal operation, LG washing machines should experience some vibration, especially during intensive drum rotation stages. Moreover, for devices with a belt drive it is higher than for direct drive ones. This is explained by design features. But there shouldn't be any significant shaking.
All the reasons for the “bouncing” of the LG washing machine can be divided into two conditional groups:
- Associated with device failure.
- Caused by user errors and equipment malfunctions.
Violations of the rules for using equipment include:
- the transportation bolts were not removed in a timely manner;
- uneven/smooth floor;
- installation is not level;
- overload;
- shoe wringing;
- foreign object entering the drum.
With device breakdowns the situation is more complicated.. Vibrations that can cause the machine to literally jump around the room are:
- problems with the counterweight (displacement, destruction, etc.);
- bearing wear;
- motor breakdown;
- presence of foreign objects in the tank (coins, paper clips, etc.);
- damage to shock absorbers;
- spring wear.
Some causes of device shaking can be eliminated quickly and easily. With serious damage, you may need the help of a specialist and disassembly of the device in a workshop.
What to do?
Before disassembling the LG washing machine and starting to inspect the components, you need to make sure that the cause is not a simple violation of the installation rules and operation.
In this case, experts recommend diagnosing in the following order: from easily accessible nodes to complex ones.
Transport bolts
When transporting an LG washing machine to a new location, transport bolts are installed on the rear wall. Later, plugs are installed instead.
The bolts serve to securely fix the tank, and preventing its free movement inside the housing. Once the machine has been delivered and installed in its permanent location, the bolts can be removed.
The use of bolts is recommended not only when transporting a new machine from a store, but also during any other transportation of washing equipment.
Balance or imbalance of things in the drum
The items placed in the drum are subject to intense impact and movement during washing and spinning. Becoming heavier from water, they are not always evenly distributed.
If the laundry is bunched up in one lump, which literally throws up and hits the walls of the drum during washing, a large load is created on the nodes. Unevenly distributed things rock the drum, the LG machine begins to shake and jump.
Overload or underload
Too much stuff in the drum puts a lot of stress on the parts involved in the process. Overload not only causes shaking, but also impairs the quality of the wash and also contributes to faster wear of parts. The solution to the problem is to stop the device and take out some of the things.
Significant underload can also lead to shaking of the body.. If only one small item was sent to the LG wash, the washer is not always able to distribute it evenly in the drum. If it is impossible to do this, vibration is transmitted to the body.
Level installation
Correct installation of a washing machine includes the obligatory requirement of placing the device level. To do this, use a special tool - a building level.
But if the floor is covered with glossy tiles, then even with a high-quality installation, the machine may tremble and jump, especially during the spin cycle. The best way to solve the problem is use special pads for the feet cars.
If the floor covering is uneven, then you need to level the floor itself or you will have to make a small podium to ensure a level, secure installation of the washing machine.
When is spin not necessary?
When washing sports shoes, the spin cycle should not be set. But if the user bypassed the ban and set the wash to spin mode, the LG washing machine will suffer.
Sneakers hitting the walls of the drum will begin to rock it violently. Even serviceable dampers are unable to dampen such vibration.
As a result, the machine can shake so much that it even easily moves from its designated place.
Foreign object: find and remove
A foreign object caught in the drum can cause major problems and serious damage. If it rolls freely in the drum, it may hit the surface. In such a situation, the washing process must be stopped immediately, the water drained, and the item removed.
"Guilty" outsider sometimes you can even pry the thing and take it out from the side of the drum (for example, a protruding bra wire), but more often you will need to partially disassemble the washing machine. Knowing that a foreign object is in the tank, the problem cannot be ignored.
Shock absorbers
A system of two dampers located at a slight angle under the tank is responsible for stabilizing the position of the tank inside the housing.
They are able to dampen even significant fluctuations. But When worn out, the dampers cannot cope with the load.
The tank can vibrate so strongly that it will hit the walls of the machine, causing it to shake and even jump. The solution to the problem situation is to replace two dampers at once. How to do this, read Here.
Springs
Above the tank there are rigid springs that hold it, dampening vibrations. When they wear out, the tank can undergo large amplitude oscillations. As a result, the LG machine will start jumping and shaking.
Counterweight
On top of the tank there is a weighting - a counterweight that stabilizes the position of the tank and prevents it from oscillating.In rare cases, this part may lose integrity or become dislodged. If the fastener is loose, it needs to be tightened.
Engine failure
When the motor in LG wears out, spinning may occur jerkily or stop altogether. Replacing this part is a complicated and quite expensive procedure and requires disassembling the device.
How to change the engine, read Here.
Bearing wear
Failed bearings begin to signal a breakdown first at the spin stage, when the drum rotates at high speeds. Over time, if nothing is done, not only spinning, but also washing will become difficult.
Damaged bearings need to be replaced. To do this, the LG washing machine is disassembled. He will tell you about replacing bearings this article.
Direct drive and belt drive: are there any differences in the causes of vibration?
LG produces washing machines with direct drive and belt drive. Due to the design features, direct-drive washing machines have less vibration.
In washing machines with belt drive – more intense, since the rotational motion is transmitted using a belt.
If the belt is stretched and the pulley sometimes slips at high speeds, the rotation of the drum may then be jerky.
With uneven movement, not only vibration occurs, but also a sharp bouncing of the entire washing machine. The solution is to replace the belt with a new one..
No washing machine is immune to vibration and bouncing. If they appear, the device should be inspected. What to do if there is strong vibration in the LG washing machine during the spin cycle, read Here.
Call the master
In case of complex equipment breakdowns, you need to call a specialist from a washing machine repair company.By giving preference to responsible companies that have been operating for years, you can protect yourself from scammers and unprofessionals.
The cost of repair work does not include the price of new parts. The average prices in Moscow are as follows:
- removal of transportation bolts – from 1,400 rubles;
- replacement of springs - from 2,500 rubles;
- replacement of shock absorbers - from 2,900 rubles;
- removal of a foreign object – from 1,700 rubles;
- replacement of counterweight – from 2,300 rubles, etc.
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Conclusion
If your LG washing machine jumps during the spin cycle and even moves due to strong vibration, the problem should be resolved. Strong shaking damages the device and can cause serious damage, which will be difficult and expensive to fix. If you cannot solve the problem on your own, you need to call a specialist.
