You bought a new washing machine, but, despite the manufacturer’s assurances of silent operation, the advertised household appliances begin to vibrate strongly when spinning clothes, make loud sounds and actually move around the room. The cracking of an automatic machine annoys not only its owner, but also the neighbors, making it difficult to relax in the evenings. To get rid of this problem, you can purchase an anti-vibration mat for your washing machine.
What causes the machine to vibrate?
Even the newest washing machines from trusted manufacturers can vibrate and make noise during operation.
The main causes of vibration include:
- improper installation of household appliances;
- the presence of an uneven or wooden floor surface;
- uneven placement of laundry inside the drum.
Most often, the cause of unpleasant sounds during the spin process is a less than ideal floor covering. To eliminate noise, many housewives resort to independently adjusting the height, placing planks, pieces of rubber, newspapers folded in several layers and other items.
This method reduces vibration slightly, but not for long. During washing, all items placed under the machine are gradually pushed out.
You can also use the services of a specialist and try to level the equipment.To do this, the manufacturer has included a convenient detail in the design - adjustable legs, which must be individually adjusted in height using a wrench and then secured with a special nut.
But recently, the production of washing machines with adjustable legs has noticeably decreased, so this method may not be effective for you and, in the end, you will have to think about leveling the floor in the room.
Structure of the special mat
The anti-vibration product consists of two layers:
Anti-vibration mat structure
- top, which has an anti-slip effect and is resistant to scratches/impacts;
- lower, promoting ventilation and absorbing machine vibration.
The bubble structure of the material also contributes to shock absorption. Due to the presence of rubber in the product, the anti-vibration mat does not deform, is subject to any load, is non-toxic, odorless, and can be used at temperatures from -40 to +120 degrees Celsius. The mat can be used at home and at work.
Advantages of a special mat
The plumbing accessory, thanks to its unique properties, is capable of:
- Level the floor, smooth out the roughness of the coating.
- Absorb the vibration of the washing machine.
- Stick to the floor and thereby prevent the washing device from moving around the room.
- Reduce vibration noise.
- Extend the life of household appliances due to the preservation of internal parts from shock.
Variety of products
If you turn to specialists and listen to their advice, then it is better to lay a rug under the washing machine immediately, simultaneously with the installation of household appliances. In this way, you can immediately extend the life of the equipment, protecting it from loosening.
The range of rugs is quite diverse. In terms of their standard sizes, they correspond to different types of washing equipment, and some models are equipped with a special layer to suppress noise.
Let's consider the most common and high-quality options for anti-vibration products:
- Two-layer – from Proflex, characterized by excellent quality, no odor, high environmental friendliness and excellent antistatic characteristics.
- Mattix-Vibromats, differing from its analogues in increased wear resistance and the ability to withstand significant temperature changes. Despite its light weight, this representative of anti-vibration mats is not afraid of significant loads and mechanical damage, is safe for health, and is fireproof. The Vibromats brand is suitable for large and standard washing machines. The two-layer design allows you to perfectly absorb noise, vibration and be resistant to wear and external shocks.
- Low-budget Lux model are distinguished by excellent anti-slip properties and other technical characteristics, but weak anti-vibration qualities. The weight of the rubber mat is almost 4 kg.
- Universal model Shahintex Fits any size of equipment, prevents slipping, easy to maintain.The canvas is made of high-quality rubber, resistant to chemical treatments, and easy to clean. The outer surface of the mat has six corner pads to absorb noise, and the reverse side is grooved. If your washing unit is small, the Shahintex mat can be cut.
In any case, when purchasing a rubber coating, you must carefully study all the advantages and disadvantages of the model.
Where is the best place to buy a rug?
If you are purchasing an automatic machine for the first time, then it is advisable to immediately select an addition to it - a mat with an anti-vibration effect. If the washing assistant was purchased earlier, then any consultant in household appliance stores will help you make the right choice of anti-vibration rubber sheet.
Specialty stores for household appliances
When purchasing a rug, you should pay attention to the correspondence of the geometric parameters to the dimensions of the washing machine, as well as the color and material.
When choosing the type of rug, you need to take into account not only the dimensions of the equipment, but also its weight and model. A guarantee of quality and reliability will be the purchase of anti-vibration cloth in specialized household appliance stores.
Online stores
Online stores offer a huge selection of accessories and related products. Here you can order a temporarily unavailable product that is suitable specifically for your automatic machine. It is enough to contact online consultants or leave your request on the company’s website, and your order of an anti-vibration mat will be prepared in the shortest possible time.
Specialty plumbing stores
You can also look into specialty stores with a decent selection of plumbing products, where anti-vibration sheets for machines can be sold.
The cost of such items depends, first of all, on the geometric dimensions, configuration, brand and the presence of auxiliary layers, for example, shock-absorbing, noise-reducing and others. Of no small importance is the color of the rug, which is chosen in accordance with the design of the room where the washing machine is installed.
And finally, it doesn’t hurt to read reviews from real customers about the product on various sites or consult with professionals before purchasing. Of course, among consumers there will be all sorts of opinions about products for washing mashines. Basically, the positive effect is noted by housewives who wash often and a lot.
Negative reviews often arise due to illiterate installation of the automatic washing device initially. Some consumers consider the cost of products to be their disadvantages. Such reviews are often subjective and do not represent the opinions of the majority.
If you currently do not have the financial ability to carry out repairs related to floor leveling, it is better to purchase an anti-vibration mat.
This is the optimal solution and an excellent way out of this situation:
- After all, the stable operation of the machine and the duration of its operation will depend on this purchase.
- The money spent will pay off with interest, because... you will not have to periodically spend it on repairs and replacement of internal parts of the washing machine.
- You will no longer worry about the annoying knocking and vibration of the machine.
- It will be possible to do laundry even at night, and the neighbors’ light sleep will not be disturbed.
Recently, anti-vibration mats have been successfully adapted for dryers, refrigerators, centrifuges, dishwashers and other equipment where vibration is present. The reliability, high quality and hypoallergenicity of these products make them indispensable assistants for every practical housewife. similar entries from this section
