Washer Shaking or Vibrating Excessively
Whatever badge is on the door, this fault comes down to a short list of specific, repairable causes. Here is what they are, what you can check before calling, and where to find the version written for your brand.
Common Causes
Transit bolts still fitted
On a recently delivered machine this is the first thing to rule out, and it is far more common than a bearing fault.
Worn shock absorbers or suspension rods
These damp the drum's movement and wear out gradually, letting a normal load walk the machine across the floor.
Failing drum bearings
A rumble that rises with spin speed and is present even on a balanced load usually means the bearings rather than the balance.
Washer Shaking or Vibrating Excessively, Brand by Brand
The causes above hold across the board, but the layout, the part numbers and the diagnostic sequence differ by manufacturer. We have written this fault up separately for 12 brands — pick yours for the version specific to that washer.
What You Can Check Yourself
Parts That Most Likely Need Replacing
These are the components our technicians check first on a symptom like this. The exact part depends on your make, model and what we find during diagnosis.
In and around Englewood
Englewood — Small-lot pre-war and post-war bungalows and ranches; Arapahoe Acres (1949-57) was the first post-WWII subdivision listed on the National Register. We also cover Littleton, Lone Tree, Bow Mar across South Metro.
ZIP codes we cover in Englewood: 80110, 80113
There is no emergency here, but there is a clock. Faults like this get worse on their own schedule rather than staying put, and the repair is cheaper before the failing part takes something else with it — a few days, not a few months. Our repair service covers same-day diagnosis and a flat-rate quote before any work begins.
Common Questions About Washer Shaking or Vibrating Excessively
Does this mean the same thing on every brand?
Can I keep using it while this is happening?
How much does this repair typically cost?
Do you work on brands not listed above?
Do you offer a warranty on the repair?
Do you cover my part of Denver?
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*Elite Appliance Repair Denver is an independent repair company. We are not affiliated with, authorized by, endorsed by or sponsored by Sub-Zero, Inc., Wolf Appliance, Inc., Viking Range, LLC, BSH Home Appliances (Thermador, Bosch, Gaggenau) or any other manufacturer named on this site, nor by any of their distributors. All brand names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners and are used here only to describe the appliances we service. We are not a factory service provider and specialize exclusively in out-of-warranty appliance repairs.