Kenmore Washer Shaking and Moving? Try these FIXES!

Is your Kenmore washer still shaking or moving during spin?

I know watching the cabinet move and pull at its hoses is worrying. I would stop the spin and check the laundry, floor, and leveling feet. In my experience, a lopsided load or an unsteady foot can make the whole washer move.

How to Keep a Kenmore Washer Steady

Begin with the safe checks. To stop a Kenmore washer shaking or moving, steady the floor, level the feet, balance the load, check installation, and inspect the suspension.

Further, if the Kenmore washer is vibrating badly during spin, watch whether it is walking across the floor or shaking violently before you decide how to stop it moving.

Stop a Washer That Keeps Walking

However, if you are wondering how to stop it moving after the simple checks, worn springs, rods, or shock absorbers may let the Kenmore tub bounce or walk across the floor.

Further, a washer that is shaking violently can pull on its hoses. Stop using it and have the suspension inspected; for sound without much movement, see why the Kenmore washer is loud during spin.

This suspension problem sometimes come and go on a Kenmore while you work through the list.

Check the Amount of Laundry

Also, separate tangled clothes and spread heavy items around the Kenmore drum. Remove pieces if it is packed, and avoid spinning one absorbent rug or blanket by itself.

So, run an empty spin after removing the load. A steady empty machine points back to the way the laundry was arranged.

This part around the laundry load often get forgotten on a Kenmore washer during a careful check.

Remove Soft Mats Under the Washer

In many cases, the Kenmore washer needs a hard, steady surface. A soft mat, loose board, or flexible floor can turn normal spin movement into heavy shaking.

At this point, stand beside the machine and notice whether the floor moves under your weight. Have a weak floor checked instead of trying to brace the washer against a wall.

A small floor problem on the Kenmore often cause a much bigger symptom before the next test.

Check What Changed During Installation

So, if the Kenmore washer has been vibrating badly during spin since it was installed or moved, compare the setup with its installation guide.

However, remove only the shipping bolts or braces named for your exact model. Do not guess, because the parts and locations differ between machines.

The installation on your Kenmore sometimes need only a simple correction while the washer is empty.

Tighten Loose Leveling Feet

Before touching anything, unplug the Kenmore washer and press on each top corner. Adjust the feet until the cabinet does not rock and all four points stay on the floor.

Also, use the model instructions for locking the feet after adjustment. Leave enough space behind the machine so hoses are not stretched.

Conclusion

Work through the Kenmore checks in the order that matches what you see, aiming for a steadier machine.

• Stop a Washer That Keeps Walking
• Check the Amount of Laundry
• Remove Soft Mats Under the Washer
• Check What Changed During Installation
• Tighten Loose Leveling Feet