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Tappan Washer vibrating or shaking
When your Tappan washer is shaking, vibrating too much, or moving during the spin cycle, start by inspecting the washing machine damper. A damaged or missing damper cannot absorb tub movement, allowing the washer to become unbalanced. If the vibration happens only while draining, check the drain pump for debris or another malfunction. Worn or separated shock absorbers are another common cause of a washer shaking, especially after the machine has been moved. Inspect the shock absorbers for damage, confirm they are positioned correctly, and replace all of them if one is worn. Next, check the suspension rods and suspension springs, which support and stabilize the tub. A broken rod or spring can make the washing machine shake violently during spin. On a top-load model, a loose inner tub that moves when rotated by hand may indicate a worn transmission. Before ordering, enter your Tappan washer model number to find the exact replacement damper, drain pump, shock absorber, suspension rod, suspension spring, or transmission for your specific machine.
01 - Tappan Washing Machine Damper
A washing machine damper helps to absorb the movement of the washer tub as it spins. If the damper is broken or missing, the tub might become unbalanced, causing it to shake and vibrate during the spin cycle. Inspect the damper for any damage and replace if necessary.
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02 - Tappan Washing Machine Drain Pump
If the washer is vibrating or shaking only during the drain cycle, it's likely that the drain pump is partially obstructed or malfunctioning in some other way. You should inspect the pump for any debris lodged in the ports and replace the component if you suspect it is malfunctioning.
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03 - Tappan Washing Machine Shock Absorber
One or more of the shock absorbers might be broken or worn out. The shock absorbers dampen the vibration of the washer tub. If one or more of the shock absorbers are worn out, the washer will vibrate or shake. Sometimes, when a washer is moved to another location, the shock absorbers can separate. Check the shock absorbers to ensure that they are positioned correctly, and inspect them for damage and wear. If one or more of the shock absorbers are broken or worn out, we recommend replacing all of the shock absorbers as a preventative measure.
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04 - Tappan Washing Machine Suspension Rod
One or more of the suspension rods might be broken. The suspension rods help to dampen the movement of the washer tub. If one or more of the suspension rods are broken, the washer will vibrate or shake. To determine if the suspension rods are at fault, check the rods to determine if any of them are broken. If a suspension rod is broken, replace it.
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05 - Tappan Washing Machine Suspension Spring
One or more of the suspension springs might be broken. The suspension springs help to absorb the movement of the washer tub. If a suspension spring breaks, the tub might become unbalanced, causing it to shake and vibrate during operation. Inspect the suspension springs to determine if any of the springs are broken. If a suspension spring is broken, replace it.
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06 - Tappan Washing Machine Transmission
If a top-load washer's inner tub is loose when you try and rotate it by hand, then it's likely the transmission could be worn out or damaged. Inspect the transmission and replace if necessary.
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