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Washer Pedestal Door Opens During Spin Cycle

7 years ago

The washer is on concrete slab and just started having this problem after it was moved and replaced after the laundry room was painted. It appears level because when I try to shake it, it doesn't rock.

It's an LG washer mounted on top of a drawer pedestal.

During the fastest part of the spin cycle, everything is fine, but at the end of the spin cycle, as it's slowing down near stopping, it starts shaking enough that the drawer door starts drifting open.

Sometimes the drawer opens far enough to block the door to the laundry room.


What could be the cause of this problem if the washer is level and the load isn't unbalanced?

I might be able to work around the problem by putting weights in the drawer or velcroing the door shut, but I'd like to reduce the vibration if possible.


I tried using anti-vibration pads and that made the washer more top heavy and shake even more.


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