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JoDeen  
#1 Posted : Monday, April 21, 2008 3:43:01 PM(UTC)
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My washer's tub will not balance during spin cycles. The tub moves freely when I try moving it around. The washer works well otherwise. Do I need a new tub or could there be something else wrong?
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glen65  
#2 Posted : Monday, April 21, 2008 5:53:02 PM(UTC)
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Does the unit go out of balance even with no load?
JoDeen  
#3 Posted : Monday, April 21, 2008 6:00:39 PM(UTC)
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Does the unit go out of balance even with no load?

It doesn't seem to. I just checked it and there is a bit of scraping sound that wasn't there before I had someone look at it.
glen65  
#4 Posted : Monday, April 21, 2008 6:10:49 PM(UTC)
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Did you have this problem with it going out of balance before this person checked it?
What exactly was done to the washer?
JoDeen  
#5 Posted : Monday, April 21, 2008 6:26:56 PM(UTC)
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Yes, that is why I had a repairman look at it. I am not sure he explored all of the possibilities, that is why I am looking further into the situation. I was not at home when the machine was looked at. A friend of mine was here, but didn't know exactly what he did. He just said I need a new tub.
glen65  
#6 Posted : Monday, April 21, 2008 7:09:44 PM(UTC)
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If I were checking the washer I would want to first start at the bottom
(or base plate). First make sure that the washer is sitting solid on all four
legs and that the legs are properly locked. The next thing I would want
to check is to see that the center machine mechanism is moving
properly on the base plate. If it’s not the tub will be able to
transmit too much vibration to the cabinet. I would also want
to check the base plate in the washer itself. One of the last one
of those I worked on was cracked and was causing excess vibration.

Hope this helps

JoDeen  
#7 Posted : Monday, April 21, 2008 7:15:55 PM(UTC)
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Thanks! I will check on this and contact you if I need further assistance.
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