Where to place noise-canceling pads on a Haier washing machine

Haier washing machine buyers receive elongated foam pads with self-adhesive strips. However, some owners throw away these pads without giving much thought to their intended purpose. This is unfortunate, as these devices play a vital role in the operation of any home appliance. So don't rush to get rid of them: noise-reducing pads are essential. And today, we'll explain how and where to apply them.

Installation of noise-reducing elements

If you look at the instructions for your Haier washing machine, you'll find that it doesn't clearly indicate where the noise-canceling pads should be placed. This is likely why owners often install them in the wrong places, even though they're a very important component.

Spacers are needed to insulate the missing bottom of the machine!

By laying the washing machine on its side, you'll gain access to the bottom, revealing that it's framed by a profile frame. When the machine is standing on its feet, this frame doesn't reach the floor, causing noise. The motor's sound travels through the bottom, filling the room with the hum of the machine. The spacers are designed to mitigate this inconvenience.

Anyone can install noise-canceling elements. There's no need for any fancy tricks. All you need is:

• disconnect the washing machine from the power supply and lay it on its side;
• Take a suitable sized gasket, tear off the protective paper and carefully glue it to one of the edges of the profile frame.

After this, repeat the same steps with the other noise-canceling devices. Next, wait about 20 minutes for the gasket to set properly, and then return the machine to its original position. Congratulations – your "home assistant" will now be quieter!

Remove the shipping bolts

After installing the noise-damping pads, ensure you've taken adequate care to ensure the safe operation of your washing machine. To do this, check to see if you've removed the shipping bolts. These components cause the machine to be noisy and sometimes even jump, which is harmful to both the machine and its surroundings. But where can you find these bolts?

Haier washing machines aren't all that different from other brands, at least when it comes to the shipping bolts. These parts are very easy to find; you just need to know where to look.

If you own a front-loading washer, the screws will be located on the rear panel. If you own a top-loading washer, these parts will be located both on the rear and top panel. In any case, before you start working with the washing machine Haier, please read the user manual carefully – this will help you avoid silly mistakes and navigate installation.

However, there may be situations where you don't have the instructions at hand. In that case, you'll need to carefully inspect the appliance's body. Most often, the bolts are located along the edges of the rear panel. If this isn't your first "home helper," simply remember where the parts were on your previous washing machine. To remove them, you'll need:

• unscrew each screw a couple of centimeters, thereby loosening them;
• push the bolts into the housing until they stop;
• remove the attachments together with the screws;
• Insert a plug (included with the machine) into the resulting hole.

The transport components themselves are very important, because unlike other household appliances, which can be packed with foam, cardboard, and other cushioning materials, washing machines are vulnerable to damage during transportation. When it comes to a Haier washing machine, it's important to consider its design and internal components, which are easily damaged during transit.

The tub and drum are another vulnerable area. They are always suspended and barely secured. Therefore, to prevent the drum from banging against the washing machine's body, shipping bolts are used. Thanks to these bolts, the machine can withstand even the most rugged roads without damage to itself or its components.

It's important to note that the bolts from this company are identical to others. The transport elements consist of an elongated screw with a metal spiral rod, the tip of which is a polymer cushion separated from the rod by a rubber insert. And, as we've already seen, these parts serve to protect the equipment from various damages.

   

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