The Balance Ring is an OEM part for Whirlpool washing machines. This part maintains the stability of the washer drum during the spin cycle. It contains liquid that helps balance the load, minimizing vibrations and noise while ensuring smooth operation.
Causes of a bad balance ring can include general wear and tear, exposure to heavy or unbalanced loads, or physical damage.
Symptoms of a bad balance ring include:
- Excessive shaking or vibrating during the spin cycle
- Loud banging noises
- Washer moving or walking during operation
- Uneven or off-balance loads
This OEM Whirlpool part is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper and some Kenmore models.
Do-It-Yourself Stories from Customers like You
Washing machine would shake so bad during the spin cycle that it would move about a foot Charles L. • Arroyo Grande , CA • April 17, 2017
I first checked to make sure the washer was level. The washer is on a concrete floor. After watching lots of you tube videos I ordered all the parts that could be causing this problem. I ordered: Balance Ring, Suspension Pad Kit (3 rectangle plastic wear pads), Tub Suspension Pads(3 curved plastic wear pads), Suspension Spring, and a Spanner Wrench tool. After getting the washer apart it was obvious that the problem was the Tub Suspension Pads they had completely worn away so that only the...
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