How to adjust the feet of a Bosch washing machine?

If your new washing machine starts jumping, wobbling, and vibrating heavily after the first use, it's likely due to installation errors. Even if the floor appears perfectly level, it may not be. In this case, adjusting the feet on your Bosch washing machine can help. We'll explain how to do it correctly.

How to adjust the legs?

It is not difficult to adjust an automatic washing machine. To carry out the work you will need a building level. Using the device, you can quickly level the equipment.

First, assess the space allocated for the washing machine. The surface must be level. Otherwise, no matter what the flooring—tile or hardwood—the appliance will be positioned awkwardly. The slightest vibration will cause the machine to move around the room.

It is important to level the floor before installing and adjusting the washing machine.

If uneven floors aren't your problem, you can begin installing the washing machine. First, assess how the appliance is positioned. Gently rock the machine back and forth, and side to side. This will help you determine which posts need adjustment.

The adjustment process involves unscrewing the washer located on the automatic machine's foot and raising the support to the desired height. The stand can be rotated left to right or vice versa.

You can ensure the adjustment is accurate using a spirit level. Place the tool on top of the washing machine. The bubble on the tool should be centered. This will indicate that the machine is perfectly level.

When installing a washing machine, consider these popular life hacks. According to experts, these measures help securely hold the machine in place. The first tip is to place a sheet of plywood under the machine, matching the size of the bottom of the machine. Attach the plywood rectangle to the floor using liquid nails.

Another, somewhat questionable, option is to wash the floor underneath the washing machine with sweet water. This procedure ensures that the washing machine sticks to the floor and doesn't move even during the most intensive spin cycle. Housewives who have followed this advice have found it to be effective.

What happens if the machine body is not leveled?

Failure to level the feet of your washing machine can have adverse consequences. Firstly, unevenness is extremely damaging to the machine and inevitably leads to damage to its internal components. Secondly, the constant rattling of the machine around the room during the spin cycle is uncomfortable for everyone in the family, even the neighbors below.

Which parts fail first?

1. Dampers. Shock-absorbing elements are necessary to dampen body vibrations. If installed unevenly, the springs wear unevenly. Therefore, after just a year or two of purchase, the components will need to be replaced.
2. Bearing assembly. Even a barely noticeable tilt in a washing machine places increased stress on the bearings. While the impact isn't significant when washing just a few items, it can be significant when running a full drum cycle.

The cost of repairing a washing machine when replacing bearings is very high. You'll have to pay a technician to completely disassemble the machine, remove the drum, divide it into two halves, and remove and install the new bearing assembly. Add to this the cost of spare parts and lubricant.

The dampers are also replaced as a set, so the costs will be considerable. It is better to adjust the feet of the automatic machine immediately than to correct the consequences of improper installation of the equipment in the future. If you don't know how to make the adjustment, call a service center technician.

It is necessary to adjust the washing machine correctly to avoid liquid stagnation inside the equipment.

A "skewed" machine creates a spot where water constantly accumulates, and the pump can't fully pump it out. This can lead to unpleasant odors, germs, and mold.

   

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