Question

I need to brainstorm practical ideas to reduce the shaking of a washing machine.

Answer 1

Backstory: I have a washing machine that can cause an earthquake and my gaming roommates don't even notice it, but the restaurant downstairs got some complaints.


I need to come up with a practical way to reduce the shaking motion.
So far I'm coming up with marbles on the bottom and some wooden platform above that:


Anyone got a better idea before I do this

Answer 2

Use industrial style foam within and outside the washer.

Answer 3

Industrial foam can reduce shakiness?

Answer 4

that was my exact question with the marbles. It can at least reduce the noise and botherness of the shaking

Answer 5

it could be the springs on the inside need to be replaced.

Answer 6

get it real thick and it should solve your problem. Im sure theres better solutions tho

Answer 7

could be just the balance of ur clothes, or the levelness of the ground, you could change the hight of the feet.

Answer 8

https://www.homedepot.com/p/GE-Anti-Vibration-Pads-4-Piece-WX17X10001DS/202212328
21 bucks

Answer 9

What if I used marshmallows instead of that foam.

Answer 10

I see two problems. 1 spend more money in marshmellows than you would foam. 2. If your washer generates any kind of heat, yud have a sticky mess. 3. You might get a new roach problem. I mean technically you could use a soft blanket

Answer 11

marshmallows are so squishy though.
The roach problem is a good enough concern.
k I'm gonna go get some of those foam then.

Answer 12

it'd be pretty funny if I used marbles though

Answer 13

yeah. But is sounds dangerous if the ground werent perfectly level

Answer 14

You did see the foam feet I posted right?

Answer 15

the 4-pads one?

Answer 16

yep

Answer 17

yeah, I'm gonna get that

Answer 18

lemme know how it works

Answer 19

If you rent and the machine is provided don't waste money. It's the landlords problem.