Brandon April 20, 2018 for Model Number WFVC3300UC/19 I have noticed a fair amount of vibration coming from the washer. I have leveled it to perfection and the vibration still persists. There are no unusual noises just vibrations during the spin cycles. I can spin the tub and it seems the bearings still feel good. Could this be just the dampers gone bad? How many dampers are in this washer as well? I did have the washer in storage for a year then began using it again, and have noticed the vibrations since moving? Thank you
1 Answer Brandon, There are three(3) dampers 00648176 / 00648176 Shock Absorber and two(2) tub suspension springs 00648276 / 00648276 spring on your washer. Before you replace them, you may want to check the socks for damage, corrosion, or debris, and since the washer was recently moved, check the base and cabinet for dents, dings and damage. Since you "have it leveled to perfection" start the washer in the final spin cycle, and stand in front of the washer about 8 to 10 inches away. If you can feel the vibration from the floor in your feet, The floor isn't sturdy enough to properly support the torque/torsion transferred from the washer and feet to the floor. Read More...
Charles Bartley June 20, 2017 for Model Number WFVC5400UC/19 The drum makes a clacking sound when spinning. I think it is a bad damper. How do I change a damper? I watched the video for a whirlpool drum damped change out.
1 Answer Charles, " Although clearance is tight, the rear shock can be removed. Remove the bottom bolt and rotate the shock upwards until there’s access to the three (3) screws holding the top shock bracket to the tub. Carefully remove the three (3) screws and pull the shock and top bracket from the tub. Remove side shock bolts (top / bottom) and slide side shocks from tub." Unless the damage to the damper(s) is obvious (broken or loose screws, bolts, etc.) it sounds more like the tub bearings have failed, or the spinner basket spider/shaft has failed and the spin basket is "tapping" the inside of the outer basket in a spin cycle. You may want to check that component as well. Read More...