Leveling a washing machine and keeping it level
 

I am having difficulty keeping a washing machine level in my basement. By
necessity it needs to be on an uneven surface. I am using a board on one
side and rubber furniture floor pad on a couple of other sides. I am able to
have the machine level both in front and back and on the sides.

However after a few loads(especially an unbalanced load), the machine comes
off the board and/or the pads.

The washing machine is used by my renter(my place is a duplex) so whatever
solution I come up with needs to be "renter proof".

Thanks in advance for your assistance,

Bob

Leveling a washing machine and keeping it level
 

Is the floor so unlevel that the built in leveling legs of the washer cannot
make up for it. They should be able to compensate for approximately inch
out of true in any direction.

If the floor is that out of whack then you should just pull the washer
aside. Build a form out of some 2x4s in the washer (and dryer maybe) area
and level with either normal bagged concrete mix or a self leveling concrete
mix. Shouldn't cost more than $10 and a few hours if you can DIY. Not much
more prep of the old floor is needed beyond a thorough cleaning (can't have
any soap, loose material). A wire brush, pressure washer or even a brick
can be used to sand the area clean.



"Bob" wrote in message
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I am having difficulty keeping a washing machine level in my basement. By
necessity it needs to be on an uneven surface. I am using a board on one
side and rubber furniture floor pad on a couple of other sides. I am able
to have the machine level both in front and back and on the sides.

However after a few loads(especially an unbalanced load), the machine
comes off the board and/or the pads.

The washing machine is used by my renter(my place is a duplex) so whatever
solution I come up with needs to be "renter proof".

Thanks in advance for your assistance,

Bob

Leveling a washing machine and keeping it level
 

On May 19, 1:36*pm, "Bob" wrote:
I am having difficulty keeping a washing machine level in my basement. By
necessity it needs to be on an uneven surface. I am using a board on one
side and rubber furniture floor pad on a couple of other sides. I am able to
have the machine level both in front and back and on the sides.

However after a few loads(especially an unbalanced load), the machine comes
off the board and/or the pads.

The washing machine is used by my renter(my place is a duplex) so whatever
solution I come up with needs to be "renter proof".

Thanks in advance for your assistance,

Bob

Most washing machines have lock nuts (jam nuts) on the leveling
screws. If yours lacks these necessities, they can be easily added.
Sometimes an owner in a hurry will forget to tighten locking nuts
down. Check yours and good luck.

Joe