What was happening
The washer was shaking excessively during spin. The tub had too much uncontrolled movement because the suspension shock absorbers had failed. As the tub repeatedly shifted and struck surrounding components, the upper counterweight was damaged and the door boot was torn.
This was more than a normal “noisy washer” complaint. Continuing to run the unit in this condition could have caused further damage and increased the risk of leakage from the damaged door boot.
What we repaired
- Completed diagnostics to identify the cause of the excessive vibration.
- Removed the dryer from the stacked setup to safely access the washer.
- Disassembled the washer and identified failed suspension shocks, a damaged counterweight, and a torn door boot.
- Ordered the necessary replacement parts.
- Replaced the suspension shock absorbers, counterweight, and door boot.
- Reassembled the washer and reinstalled the dryer after the repair.
- Checked tub movement, door sealing, and washer operation after reassembly.