My washing machine is too heavy for me to move (alternatively, I am a
nine stone weakling). It is not level. The problem seems to be at
the back. Are the rear feet adjustable or just the ones at the front?

The problem is it that the contractors between the lot of them - and
blaming each other - omitted to level the floor. Rather than spend
time arguing on the phone, I would prefer to get an idea of what is
needed so I can just get a mate to help me fix the problem for a
curry.

(Yes, this is the same utility room with the Schuko socket and
questionable method of installation, now resolved.)

Scott wrote:

Are the rear feet adjustable or just the ones at the front?

IME generally just the front ones are adjustable,

On Tue, 5 Feb 2019 10:37:40 +0000, Andy Burns
wrote:

Scott wrote:

Are the rear feet adjustable or just the ones at the front?

IME generally just the front ones are adjustable,

Thanks. This is the bad news I expected!

On 05/02/2019 10:37, Andy Burns wrote:
Scott wrote:

Are the rear feet adjustable or just the ones at the front?

IME generally just the front ones are adjustable,

They sometimes have rollers at the back to make fitting and removal
easier. If it is really unlevel at the back, remember that a bit of
sideways tilt does not matter (unless it is enough for the machine not
to fit into the gap). So you should be able to make it secure by
adjusting at the front.

On 05/02/19 10:32, Scott wrote:
My washing machine is too heavy for me to move (alternatively, I am a
nine stone weakling). It is not level. The problem seems to be at
the back. Are the rear feet adjustable or just the ones at the front?

The problem is it that the contractors between the lot of them - and
blaming each other - omitted to level the floor. Rather than spend
time arguing on the phone, I would prefer to get an idea of what is
needed so I can just get a mate to help me fix the problem for a
curry.

(Yes, this is the same utility room with the Schuko socket and
questionable method of installation, now resolved.)

I had a problem with a washing machine which was uneven because holes
had been worn in the lino and even the floorboards under the work
surface where the WM feet were. I cut a couple of pieces of 2mm thick
20 x 20 mm right-angle aluminium slightly longer than the gap between
the front and back feet. Somehow, and I can't remember how, I pulled the
back of the machine up a few mm, and my wife slid the aluminium under
the back foot on each side. I then let the WM down, and lifted the
front, and pivoted the angle so that it now also fitted under the front
feet. The feet could then be adjusted to keep the machine level, and the
aluminium was strong enough to keep it level.

This may not be of any use, depending on whether of not you are able to
lift the washing machine those few mm, and if there is room at the side
to slide in the aluminium.

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Jeff

Bosch and Siemens machines tend to have adjustable feet on all four corners.. If I am aware of a slope in the floor I usually put a spirit level across approx. where the rear feet will be and measure the difference then simply adjust the rear feet to reflect that difference. Then push the machine into position and adjust tha front feet never had a rocking machine and everything sitting plumb.

Richard

Some even have skids or little wheels on the back to help the thing be
extracted from difficult areas.
Brian

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Scott wrote:

Are the rear feet adjustable or just the ones at the front?

IME generally just the front ones are adjustable,

On Tue, 5 Feb 2019 05:46:00 -0800 (PST), Tricky Dicky
wrote:

Bosch and Siemens machines tend to have adjustable feet on all four corners. If I am aware of a slope in the floor I usually put a spirit level across approx. where the rear feet will be and measure the difference then simply adjust the rear feet to reflect that difference. Then push the machine into position and adjust tha front feet never had a rocking machine and everything sitting plumb.

Mine is an LG. I'm not convinced it has adjustable rear feet and not
strong enough to pull it out (without risking the floor covering).

On Tue, 5 Feb 2019 05:46:00 -0800 (PST), Tricky Dicky
wrote:

Bosch and Siemens machines tend to have adjustable feet on all four corners. If I am aware of a slope in the floor I usually put a spirit level across approx. where the rear feet will be and measure the difference then simply adjust the rear feet to reflect that difference. Then push the machine into position and adjust tha front feet never had a rocking machine and everything sitting plumb.

I have now looked at the instructions (as I should have done in the
first place) and it seems all four feet are adjustable. Adjusting the
rear feet without access while the machine is in place could prove
problematic, so levelling the floor may still be the only option.

For some reason the instructions say I must not use pieces of wood or
cardboard but I assume this means loose wood?

On Tue, 05 Feb 2019 15:43:55 +0000, Scott wrote:

Mine is an LG. I'm not convinced it has adjustable rear feet and not
strong enough to pull it out (without risking the floor covering).

It may have rear feet adjustable from the front.

Check for your exact model -- I found this for a LG dishwasher:

https://youtu.be/huXc4-f7_-M?t=42

You may have something similar....


Thomas Prufer

On Tue, 05 Feb 2019 19:58:11 +0100, Thomas Prufer
wrote:

On Tue, 05 Feb 2019 15:43:55 +0000, Scott wrote:

Mine is an LG. I'm not convinced it has adjustable rear feet and not
strong enough to pull it out (without risking the floor covering).

It may have rear feet adjustable from the front.

Check for your exact model -- I found this for a LG dishwasher:

https://youtu.be/huXc4-f7_-M?t=42

You may have something similar....

Thanks. Will check, but mine is a washing machine.

Thomas Prufer wrote:

I found this for a LG dishwasher:
https://youtu.be/huXc4-f7_-M?t=42

neat.

On Tue, 05 Feb 2019 19:22:33 +0000, Scott wrote:

Thanks. Will check, but mine is a washing machine.

Yup, saw that -- but lacking the exact model, I sent the first link with LGs
adjustable feet:-)

AFAIK these rear-feet-raised-from-the-front are not uncommon in machines that
get pushed under a countertop, so you may get lucky.


Thomas Prifer

On Tue, 05 Feb 2019 21:06:11 +0100, Thomas Prufer
wrote:

On Tue, 05 Feb 2019 19:22:33 +0000, Scott wrote:

Thanks. Will check, but mine is a washing machine.

Yup, saw that -- but lacking the exact model, I sent the first link with LGs
adjustable feet:-)

F12B8QDA

In article ,
Scott writes:
On Tue, 5 Feb 2019 05:46:00 -0800 (PST), Tricky Dicky
wrote:

Bosch and Siemens machines tend to have adjustable feet on all four corners. If I am aware of a slope in the floor I usually put a spirit level across approx. where the rear feet will be and measure the difference then simply adjust the rear feet to reflect that difference. Then push the machine into position and adjust tha front feet never had a rocking machine and everything sitting plumb.

I have now looked at the instructions (as I should have done in the
first place) and it seems all four feet are adjustable. Adjusting the
rear feet without access while the machine is in place could prove
problematic, so levelling the floor may still be the only option.

For some reason the instructions say I must not use pieces of wood or
cardboard but I assume this means loose wood?

There can be a lot of vibration forces when it's spinning, and I guess
they're worried about it falling off. I had a washing machine in a
kitchen with a significantly dished floor, and without a piece of timber
under the front, some water would run out the front of the detergent
tray when it was filling.

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On Tue, 5 Feb 2019 20:52:42 -0000 (UTC),
(Andrew Gabriel) wrote:

In article ,
Scott writes:
On Tue, 5 Feb 2019 05:46:00 -0800 (PST), Tricky Dicky
wrote:

Bosch and Siemens machines tend to have adjustable feet on all four corners. If I am aware of a slope in the floor I usually put a spirit level across approx. where the rear feet will be and measure the difference then simply adjust the rear feet to reflect that difference. Then push the machine into position and adjust tha front feet never had a rocking machine and everything sitting plumb.

I have now looked at the instructions (as I should have done in the
first place) and it seems all four feet are adjustable. Adjusting the
rear feet without access while the machine is in place could prove
problematic, so levelling the floor may still be the only option.

For some reason the instructions say I must not use pieces of wood or
cardboard but I assume this means loose wood?

There can be a lot of vibration forces when it's spinning, and I guess
they're worried about it falling off. I had a washing machine in a
kitchen with a significantly dished floor, and without a piece of timber
under the front, some water would run out the front of the detergent
tray when it was filling.

Thanks. I think it's a case for returning to Plan A. Remove washing
machine. Tile gap in the floor as level as possible with existing
tiles (on the right).

Scott Wrote in message:
On Tue, 05 Feb 2019 21:06:11 +0100, Thomas Prufer
wrote:

On Tue, 05 Feb 2019 19:22:33 +0000, Scott wrote:

Thanks. Will check, but mine is a washing machine.

Yup, saw that -- but lacking the exact model, I sent the first link with LGs
adjustable feet:-)

F12B8QDA


Giyf
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On Tue, 05 Feb 2019 20:22:57 +0000, Scott wrote:

F12B8QDA

Four screws with locknuts... meh.

Maybe you can slide it in and out using strips of slick plastic shoved under the
feet -- ISTR some here recommending such a slick plastic strip material made
just for moving furniture, machines etc.

Anyone recall that stuff?


Thomas Prufer

On Wed, 06 Feb 2019 08:53:01 +0100, Thomas Prufer
wrote:

On Tue, 05 Feb 2019 20:22:57 +0000, Scott wrote:

F12B8QDA

Four screws with locknuts... meh.

Sorry, what does that mean? Are they the same at the front and back
then?

On Wed, 06 Feb 2019 09:42:44 +0000, Scott wrote:

Sorry, what does that mean? Are they the same at the front and back
then?

AFAIKT, the feet are just four rubber-headed bolts. Screw to correct height, and
the there's a nut each that tightnes up against the body of the machine to keep
the foot from loosening.

Maybe you can get by with adjusting the two front feet only? The machine can be
set up firmly and wobble-free, though it may not be perfectly level -- it may be
level enough, though.


Thomas Prufer