If the washing machine shakes loudly while washing clothes, it will be fine without a mechanic, the work will be done for Rs 75.

If the washing machine starts shaking too much or starts slipping while washing clothes, then understand that its balance has gone wrong. This often happens when clothes are not inserted into the machine correctly, the machine is not placed on a flat surface, or its shock absorbers become weak. The good thing is that in most cases it can be easily cured at home. Here we are telling the ways by which you can correct the balance of the washing machine.

distribute the weight of clothes equally
If clothes get collected on one side of the machine, the balance of the drum gets disturbed and the machine starts shaking vigorously.

1. Always spread the clothes evenly in the machine.
2. Put heavy clothes (like jeans, bed sheets) together so that the weight remains equal.

The biggest reason for vibration is poor level of the machine.

1. See that the machine is not shaking.
2. Adjust the four legs of the machine so that the machine stands completely flat.
3. You can also use the level meter app in mobile to check the level.

Use anti-vibration pads

1. If your machine shakes even a little, Anti-Vibration Pads are very helpful.
2. These are thick pads of rubber or silicone that are placed under the legs of the machine.
3. It has many benefits.
4. Machine vibration is reduced by 60–70%.
5. The machine does not slip.
6. The surface below (tile/marble) remains protected.
7. The age of the machine increases.
8. These can be easily purchased online or from local shops at a price between Rs 75 to Rs 150.

tighten the machine legs

1. Many times the legs of the machine become loose, due to which the machine starts shaking even with the slightest disturbance.
2. Hold each leg and tighten it by rotating it.
3. Try to keep all feet firmly on the ground.

avoid overloading

1. Putting more clothes than required in the machine puts more pressure on the drum. Due to this the machine vibrates strongly.
2. Add clothes as per the capacity (kg) of the machine.
3. If there are too many clothes, wash twice.

Check for stuck items inside the drum

1. Many times coins, clips or small objects get stuck inside the drum. Due to this the machine starts making noise and shaking.
2. Turn the drum slowly by hand to see if anything is stuck.

Get service done if needed
If the machine is shaking even after adopting all the above measures, there may be a problem with the shock absorber, drum support or motor. In such a situation, calling the service center is the best option.