How to Level a Front Loading Washing Machine

Level the Washer

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Unplug the front-loading washing machineHow to Level a Front Loading Washing Machine. Check when the feet in the washer are securely on the floor. If they are not, use the wrench to extend them until they reach the floor and provide a solid base.

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Place the level on the washer parallel with the front with the washerHow to Level a Front Loading Washing Machine. If the bubble is to the left of the center line, raise the right legs until it reads level (bubble between two center lines); if the bubble is to the right of center, raise the left legs. If the bubble lies between the two center lines, go to the next step.

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Place the level on the washer parallel with the side from the washer. When the bubble is towards the front with the washer, raise the back legs; when the bubble is towards Washing Machine Guide the back of the washer, raise the front legs.

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Use the shims if you are unable Read More to level the washer with the legs fully extended, or if you are unable to get the legs to reach the floor. Slide the shims along the floor, under the leg that needs to become raised further or that is not reaching the floor, until it touches the leg. Give it a little extra push to set it in securely. Snap off the remainder in the shim that is sticking out. Plastic shims have pre-cut lines and will snap cleanly when you pull up. For wood shims, slice across the shim with the utility knife a couple of times and pull up. It's going to snap at the line you cut.

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Check the level from the washer again in both directions. You may need to make small adjustments in the legs back and forth until it is fully level.