After purchasing and installing the washing machine, it will need to be installed on special anti-vibration pads for the washing machine. Otherwise, the machine may rattle, vibrate, and knock during washing and spinning. Rubber feet will increase the stability of the device, which will significantly reduce the noise level that occurs during operation of the device and reduce vibration.
What are stands
Anti-vibration supports are made of polyurethane or rubber. The stands are mostly round, but square ones are also common. They can be matched to the color of the equipment, in addition, there are universal transparent ones that will suit any equipment. The size of one copy reaches from 4 to 5 cm.
When correctly installed, the washing machine should not create noise and vibration during operation. In fact, users are not always able to take into account all the subtleties and make mistakes when installing the machine. To eliminate the noise created during operation, you need to purchase special supplies that eliminate excess vibration.
To increase the effectiveness of anti-vibration products, it is necessary to install the electrical appliance on a flat, hard place. It is not recommended to put the machine on a wooden floor.
Product benefits
Anti-vibration mounts can solve several problems at once.
The positive aspects include:
- reduced vibration of the device, which reduces the risk of breakdown;
- noise reduction;
- eliminating the washing machine from sliding on the floor.
How to choose?
Anti-vibration stands for household appliances are made from different materials. They have an anti-vibration and anti-slip effect. Such supports are easily inserted into the legs; they have an elastic structure.
When purchasing this part, you should pay attention to some factors. First of all, the material of manufacture is taken into account:
- rubber. Representing the most common economical option, this simple material has a number of advantages: it does not allow the device to slide on a slippery tiled surface, it has increased strength and wear resistance;
- silicone. A little more expensive, the advantages of this material are the same as those of rubber, they do not slip, have a soft elastic structure, moreover, the material allows them to be made in different shapes, for example in the form of animal paws.
Another solution to the problem is to use an anti-vibration mat. It has the same purpose as stands and is made of rubber or silicone. But the cost of such a product will be slightly higher. The mat is simply placed under the washing mashine, thus making the process of using this product easier.
How to install
To eliminate vibration, several preparatory procedures should be performed. First of all, you will need to adjust the height of the legs so that the washing equipment stands level. Then connect to the network and supply or water drainage. After everything is done, proceed to placing stands under the washing mashine. One product is placed alternately under each leg. The washing machine should fit easily into the stands.
The process of installing the washing machine on stands should not be difficult. These pieces are elastic and fit easily onto each leg.
Feasibility of use
Many craftsmen who repair washing mashines do not recommend placing them on any stands. They claim that if the household appliance is installed correctly, no extraneous noise or vibration should occur. However, it is not always possible to eliminate all factors that affect the functioning of the product. It is not always possible to place the machine on a flat, hard surface. Moreover, some machines become upset after prolonged use and begin to make noise and rattle during operation. Thus, the need for stands is obvious. Their cost, as a rule, is not high, therefore, even if the machine is currently working without problems, it is still better to purchase stands; they can come in handy at any time.
Anti-vibration stands will not help if the washing machine was installed incorrectly.Therefore, before you begin installing protective elements, you should make sure that:
- the legs of the device are evenly spaced;
- the floor is flat;
- the protective transport bolts have been removed;
- the loaded laundry is evenly distributed;
- Is the drum balance imbalanced?
- there are no foreign objects between the drum and the tank, such as buttons, buttons or other small elements that got there during the washing process;
- whether the counterweights in the device are worn out;
- the operation of the electric motor is not disrupted.
The listed factors are among the most common reasons why the machine begins to create increased noise during operation or vibrates strongly during spinning.
The user must decide how appropriate it is to purchase and use anti-vibration devices by weighing all the factors listed above and determining for himself the pros and cons of the product. At the same time, pay attention to the brand of the washing unit, the presence of a warranty, the condition of the floor covering, as well as the conditions under which operation will take place.
