Hello Folks,
I got 13 years old very basic Admiral washing machine (ATW4475VQ1). In spite of its age, the washer hasn't seen much use. Recently, the washer started to shake at lot and be very noise during the spin cycle.
It stays in the basement, so unless I am present at the time during the spin cycle, I would not know for how long it has been doing it. About a week when I went downstairs to collect the clothes, the washer was in a different position; so, clearly something was very wrong. Went ahead and turned on only the spin cycle, then it was clear: the washer was making tons of noise, banging, shaking and moving at a small pace due to the shaking.
So, I did some research about that type of situation and assumed that the likely culprits are the following: washer suspension springs (total of 3); plastic pads (total of 3, the ones in the washer seem very thin); or the washer door spring (one elongated spring). Never worked on washing machines before, so I am not sure if they are worn out or not.
Tried to shake the drum, but it does not seem to vibrate or to bounce back (or barely).
Thanks for any input.
Below are some pics:





I got 13 years old very basic Admiral washing machine (ATW4475VQ1). In spite of its age, the washer hasn't seen much use. Recently, the washer started to shake at lot and be very noise during the spin cycle.
It stays in the basement, so unless I am present at the time during the spin cycle, I would not know for how long it has been doing it. About a week when I went downstairs to collect the clothes, the washer was in a different position; so, clearly something was very wrong. Went ahead and turned on only the spin cycle, then it was clear: the washer was making tons of noise, banging, shaking and moving at a small pace due to the shaking.
So, I did some research about that type of situation and assumed that the likely culprits are the following: washer suspension springs (total of 3); plastic pads (total of 3, the ones in the washer seem very thin); or the washer door spring (one elongated spring). Never worked on washing machines before, so I am not sure if they are worn out or not.
Tried to shake the drum, but it does not seem to vibrate or to bounce back (or barely).
Thanks for any input.
Below are some pics:




