A recent surge of government tax rebates and retail appliance sales has sparked a surge in new energy efficient washing machine and dryer purchases.  But before you take advantage of these great deals on new appliances, check out the noise and vibration ratings for the latest washers.  The first step is to analyze your laundry room.  Is it located on the second floor?  Is your current washer installed on a concrete slab?  Do you currently have issues with noise and vibration?  What other laundry problems would you like to avoid in the future?

It is very important to recognize what your expectations for your laundry room are, because it is likely that your next washer and dryer will last for a decade or more before needing to be replaced again.  Picking a noisy or high-vibration washer could mean many years of aggravating noise every time you do laundry.  There is good news though about solving vibration problems in washers and dryers.  By installing Silent Feet under the appliance, even on a 2nd installation your home can remain a quiet and peaceful place.  It is strongly recommended that you install Silent Feet or Anti-Walk Silent Feet vibration isolation pads if you currently have or are planning to purchase any of these models of washing machines.

Front Loading with Major Vibration Noise

LG WM0642H
LG Allergiene WM2688HA
Bosch Nexxt 300 Series WFMC220UC
Miele Touchtronic W484
Maytag 5000 Series MHWE500V
Bosch Vision 800 Series WFVC8440UC
Bosch Vision 300 Series WFVC3300UC
Amana NFW7200T
Speed Queen AFB50R
LG WM2010C
Asko Ultracare WL6511

Front Loading with Moderate Vibration Noise

Electrolux WaveTouch EWFLW65
GE WCVH68000J
LG Allergiene SteamWasher WM3001HA
Whirlpool Duet Steam WFW97000V
Whirlpool Duet Steam WFW9550W
Frigidaire Gallery GLTF2940F
Kenmore Elite HE5t Steam 4770
Bosch Vision 500 Series WFVC5440UC
Frigidaire Affinity ATF8000F
GE WBVH5300K
LG WM2016C
Bosch Nexxt 800 Series WFMC840UC
Whirlpool Duet HT WFW94000S
Frigidaire Affinity FAFW3577K
Samsung WF218AN
Bosch Nexxt 500 Plus Series WFMC544UC
Frigidaire Affinity ATF6000F
Kenmore HE2t 4756
Kenmore HE2 Plus 4751
Whirlpool Duet Sport WFW8300S

Recommended Front Loading Washing Machines

Electrolux IQ Steam EIFLS55
GE Profile WPDH8800J
GE Profile Steamwasher WPDH8900J
Kenmore Elite 405
Kenmore Elite Steam 4219
LG WM2701HV
Maytag Performance Series MHWE950W
Samsung WF448AA
Whirlpool Duet Steam WFW9750W

Even if your front loading washing machine isn’t listed here as having vibration issues it still needs vibration isolation pads if it is installed on a 2nd floor or joist constructed floor.  This is because over time, vibrations caused by repetitive use of a clothes washer’s spin cycle will cause the joints of wooden floor supports to separate and wear.  Washing machine manufacturers know this and all of them recommend the use of a vibration isolator pad like Silent Feet for these installations.  Don’t risk long term damage and costly repairs to your home, make the investment in Silent Feet vibration pads for your laundry room today and rest easier knowing you’re protected.

For complete reviews, buying recommendations and more information about washer and dryer noise and vibration check out consumer review sites like Consumer Reports, Consumer Search and CNET Reviews.

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