We have an LG front loading washer that vibrates violently and walks when it goes into the spin cycle. Our house is wood framed, built in 1991, and our laundry room floor is vinyl.
We've had multiple service calls and while the inner drum was replaced, the last call verified there was nothing wrong with the washer itself. I've confirmed it's level and we've also tried turning on LG's SPINSENSE mode (recommended for use on wood floors or flooring with less support) and rubber feet - neither of which remedied the issue. We're basically down to low spin speed for everything and even still there is walking.
We're now at the point where we're exploring different options to reinforce the laundry room floor:
- Re-adhere the sub-floor from above with additional screws then replacing vinyl with ceramic tile
- Reinforce the floor from below with 4x6 beams going perpendicular to the main support joists
Before going any further with hiring a contractor, we were wondering if either (or both) of these options would resolve our issues. We've heard similar stories of front loaders walking in cement basements, so not sure if a stronger foundation is the solution, or if we should just go with a top loader.