Clothes washer ?

[Rivernut]

Older Kenmore acts like it is out of balance! Lot of skaking around on spin cycle. Other than having it on the most level area, anything else that can be adjusted or checked? Thanks

[efgh]

Most of thr wash machines have springs that soften the tub when the load is out of balance, sounds to me like one of the springs broke or unhooked.

[Rivernut]

Thanks, efgh, I'll check it out!

[BigWadeS]

If it isn't one of the springs, it sounds like it could possibly be the bearings in there as well.

[Finns]

If this happened on only one wash of clothes the load maybe lopsided as in too many heavy things on one side of the tub. If it happens on all washings I have no idea.

Finns

[Rivernut]

It's every load. It just gets so out of balance and shakes. It can be heard through the whole house. Sounds like a buffalo stampede.

[TooBusy]

Those machines are very reliable, but sometimes they show this problem. Many times they are not level. The back of the machine has selfleveling feet and if one side is not locking in place it will jump all over the place. It is easy to check. Pull the machine away from the wall a few inches and then tip it forward and set it back down. This resets the leveling mechanism. Be careful when putting the machine back to push it straight back. Hope this works for you.

[3pronghook]

sounds like the drum bearing. keep the boss happy. call a service man. better yet, buy a new one. score some points.

[nytelyter]

coiuld also be the counter balance ring at the top of the spin tub has gotten cracked and leaked out the fliud. it does not happen but i have seen it a few times. lots of the times it will be like said previously. the self leveling legs have collapsed. when you tip it forward make sure they drop out by pressing in on each of them they will move up into the machine when pressed in seperatly. sometimes you have to pry them out with a screwdriver. ... paul