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.
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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.
Set of anti-vibration stands
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Anti-vibration stands
It is not always possible to completely solve the problem of noise and vibration of a washing unit. For example, changing tiles or re-laying floors just for the sake of it is very expensive. In addition, some machines themselves are quite noisy. There are much more acceptable solutions to the problem - anti-vibration stands.
These are small pads or caps made of elastic material, worn on the legs or placed under them.
Anti-vibration stands
Note! Not all manufacturers allow the use of such stands for their products. Be sure to clarify this point before purchasing them, otherwise in the event of a breakdown during the warranty period, you will not be able to repair the unit for free.
Operating principle
Regardless of the design, anti-vibration stands serve as shock absorbers for the legs, which take on the entire load from the unit. They:
- absorb noise and vibration;
- prevent slipping;
- compensate for slight unevenness of the base;
- due to the increased area of the supports, the pressure on the floor is distributed more evenly;
- and due to the thickness of the stands themselves, the gap between the floor and the electric motor increases, which improves its ventilation and cooling during the washing process.
Operating principle
Kinds
Anti-vibration stands are small attachments for each of the four legs of the washing machine. Once installed, they are practically invisible, so they do not spoil the appearance of the unit, and sometimes even decorate it.
They differ in color, which can be white, gray, black or transparent. The shape is most often square or round, although some manufacturers, to attract the attention of buyers, produce stands with a more interesting configuration - in the shape of a flower or a lion's paw.
Anti-vibration stands for washing machines TOPPERR square
Plastic round footrests
Paw-shaped stands
The dimensions of these products are not much different. Typically the diagonal or diameter of the stands is in the range of 45-65 mm. However, you need to pay attention to the dimensions, especially the internal ones - they must be no less than the diameter of the legs of the existing equipment.
It is worth checking the dimensions of the legs and stands in advance
By the way, such anti-vibration stands are often used for installation under refrigerators, which can also be quite noisy.
The main difference between the coasters found in stores is the material from which they are made.
- Rubber The products are inexpensive, durable and wear-resistant. They cope well with the tasks assigned to them: they eliminate slipping due to good adhesion to any surface and dampen vibrations due to the elasticity of the material. In addition to standard foam rubber caps, they also produce stands in the form of flat pads with rounded corners.
Rubber supports for washing machines
- Silicone stands with similar characteristics are more expensive than rubber ones. Their choice is very diverse both in color (only silicone caps are transparent) and in shape.
Silicone coasters
What else is worth paying attention to? To the manufacturer. However, this applies to any goods. Many manufacturers of washing machines are also concerned with the production of stands for them. They will be the best choice, as they are guaranteed to fit both in size and design. And no one will spoil their reputation by producing low-quality accessories.
Price. It may also differ by a couple of hundred rubles. The money is small compared to the cost of the equipment itself, so it’s better not to save. Because cheap products tend to dry out quickly and crack under load.
Stands cannot be exchanged or returned
By the way, you need to choose stands designed for 100 kilograms or more.
Advice. Before purchasing, try bending the products to ensure their elasticity.
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Like any other related products and accessories, you can buy anti-vibration stands for your washing machine at a hardware store. Or in the plumbing department of any large hypermarket.
Make sure the stand is flexible
Installation
Before installing the caps on the legs of the washing machine, you must first level it according to the instructions described above. After this, the equipment must be slightly tilted, first forward to lift and “shod” the rear legs, and then back to install the front stands.
For this you will need an assistant. But if you pull out the machine before installing the shock absorbers, it will be difficult to push it into place, especially if the base is not smooth enough. Since they will already begin to fulfill their purpose and will prevent slipping.
A stand is placed under the leg of the raised machine
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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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.
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Other ways to avoid washing machine vibration
There are other methods to reduce vibration levels.
- An alternative to stands is an anti-vibration mat, which is also placed under the legs of the device to absorb vibrations. This product contains crumb rubber filler and special thickenings for the machine legs in the corners for better vibration compensation. The dimensions of the mat are the same as the length and width of standard washing machines - 40x60 cm, 60x60 cm, and so on. The thickness of the product reaches 15 mm.
- You should also pay attention to the legs of the machine. In any household appliance they are height adjustable. Perhaps adjusting the position of the legs will allow you to place the washing machine exactly parallel to the floor, which will reduce vibrations.
- If this does not help, you can repair the floor. Leveling the concrete screed and installing a soft floor covering, such as linoleum, will help reduce vibration.
- The most effective way to reduce vibration is to eliminate the cause of its occurrence. A washing machine repair specialist will disassemble the machine and determine which parts need replacing. To combat vibration, new shock-absorbing springs are installed and loose counterweight mounts are tightened. A technician's visit, diagnostics, purchase of new parts and their installation will cost a considerable amount. At the same time, it is impossible to completely eliminate vibrations of the machine at high drum speeds.
Purchasing anti-vibration pads seems to be the easiest, fastest and cheapest way to reduce the vibration of a washing machine. These products are available at most major hardware stores and will only take a few minutes to install.
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
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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.
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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IMPORTANT: before purchasing, you need to know the size of the bottom of the machine leg.
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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.
They help extend the life of the machine.
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Product benefits
Anti-vibration mounts can solve several problems at once.
The positive aspects include:
- reduction of device vibration, which leads to a reduction in the risk of breakdown,
- noise reduction,
- eliminating the washing machine from sliding on the floor.
Thanks to the use of anti-vibration products, you can preserve the tiled floor in the bathroom. Also, supplies will be necessary if the machine is installed in a country house, where floor coverings are often unstable.
