How To Level A Washer On An Uneven Floor

Then put it on the floor where you want it.

How to level a washer on an uneven floor.

After adjusting each leg lean against the machine and make sure that you feel no movement. Some machines have the same type of legs in the rear that can be adjusted. Measure the length and width of the washing machine with a tape measure and cut a rectangular piece of 5 8 inch plywood with a circular saw. Put a level on top and lift the back end until it s level.

The back of the washer should be about 4 inches off the floor. The bottom of the nylon feet are rubber. Cut it with a bandsaw or a jigsaw. To set the rear self leveling system tip the machine forward so that the rear legs are about 4 off the floor.

Then drop the washer to set the rear legs. On the top side of the floor another fix it idea to lay down new hardwood over the existing floor. Then you can use a compass or dividers to scribe a line on the 2x4 parallel to the floor. Whichever side the bubble sways towards is higher off the ground.

If the uneven floor is due to floor joists that have warped or twisted over time or were incorrectly installed the only way to level the floor is to remove the subflooring and shim the joists. If you still need more shimming you have to deal with the fact that the vibration of the machine will cause it to walk off of shims. You don t need to paint the 2x4s unless you re going for beauty. You can adjust each leg to the proper height and then tighten the lock nut up against the body of the machine to keep the leg height from changing.

How to make a platform to level the floor under the washing machine. Drop the back of the washer back down onto its. Unplug the washing machine unhook the drain hose from the drain and unhook the. You will have to make sure your joists can handle the addition of considerably more weight from the plywood subfloor and any floor coverings.

There s a strong chance that the bubble will be off center when you put it down which confirms that your washing machine is uneven. Lay a spirit level from side to side on top of the machine. Tip the washer forward on its front feet being careful not to pull it onto your body. A plywood subfloor will bridge any minor waves in the existing floor and leveling compound would help too.

Cut a 2x4 to the right length.