Posts Tagged ‘Washing Machine Accessories’

Consumer Reports Tests Silent Feet Anti-Vibration Pads

Thursday, June 17th, 2010

A posting on the Consumer Reports website has officially confirmed that Silent Feet as well as other anti-vibration pads

for washing machines are in the labs for testing. This marks the first official independent comparison of vibration isolation pads. The washing machine anti-vibration pad industry is only a few years old. The Vibration Solution was one of the first companies to really begin putting significant funding towards research and design on washing machine noise and vibration reduction. Prior to 2007, most R&D was done internally at major appliance manufactures like Maytag, Whirlpool, Samsung, LG and General Electric. However, as the front-loading washing machine market expanded, it became clear that the major manufactures were falling behind on providing noise and vibration protection products.

The Vibration Solution began product development in 2005 when the company discovered a loud consumer outcry for a real anti-vibration product that worked for washing machines.  Prior to the release of Silent Feet, consumers were forced to resort to a wide range of cleaver but not always effective alternatives.  Some examples included tennis balls cut in half, rolled up gym socks, cow and horse mats, anti-fatigue mats, rolled up towels and our favorite, sitting on the washing machine.  None of these really solved the problem of washing machine noise and vibration.  Our company, realizing that no regular rubber would provide enough vibration dampening, contacted Sorbothane. Sorbothane had already developed cutting-edge solutions for NASA, the U.S. Military and NASCAR.  Together our engineers developed Silent Feet Anti-Vibration Pads.  After 2 years of exhaustive testing to ensure that every Silent Feet pad would withstand years of use and abuse without degrading, Silent Feet were officially released.

Now, just a few years later and with a market now filling with knock off imitations, Silent Feet have officially been recognized by Consumer Reports as one of the leaders in the industry.  Check out the August issue of Consumer Reports Magazine and Consumer Reports Online for full details of the tests.

Sorbothane Material Offers the Ultimate Washing Machine Pad

Tuesday, January 19th, 2010

The washing machine pad that has been votes No. 1 time and time again is Silent Feet. This washing machine pad has repeatedly been proved the favored accessory in households and restaurants alike.

Using Sorbothane, a unique visco elastic polymer that was invented in 1982 and used at first in NASA, absorbing shocks that ran through the shuttle after small collisions or violent launches.

While the Liberty Bell was being moved to a new location, the professional engineers relied on Sorbothance to absorb the vibrations while the bell was moving to avoid cracking.

Finally, the latest line of Wilson sporting goods strategically uses this ultimate vibration-absorbing material with their new line of superior baseball gloves.

Time and time again this material has proven to withstand any challenge that has been presented.
Now the material is introduced to the public serving as the perfect add-on to any major appliance in the household setting and in professional restaurants alike.

Absorbing the awful vibrations and eliminating the noise of these major appliance does not prove to be a tough challenge for a washing machine pad that features this remarkable material, like Silent Feet.
Do away with the distracting vibration of the washing machine and the violent noises of the dryer.

Instantly eliminate the noises that are produce by your dishwasher and the humming noise from your refrigerator. You don’t have to deal with these awful noises for the rest of your life.
The feet absorb vibration up to 94.7 per cent, nearly eliminating any trace of noise level evidence that a load of laundry is being spun or a load of dishes are being dried.

Restaurant owners love Silent Feet because it is a great way to ensure that their restaurant stays as quiet as possible to the patrons can enjoy their meal, as well as a smart way to get the longest life span out of the appliances and ensure their efficiency.

Simply the best, Silent Feet, offering the feature of the super strong and climate resistant Sorbothane technology, is the smart and ideal choice when it comes to major appliance add-ons and ensuring the life span of major appliance investments.

Washing Machine Accessories Help Maintain Appliance Efficiency

Saturday, January 16th, 2010

Purchasing a washer and dryer, or any major appliance, is a large expense and an important investment.

You certainly want to make sure that you purchase the small accessories that will make your major appliance run more smoothly, thereby increasing its life span.
Washing machine accessories are an example of a necessary purchase in order to keep your washing machine running tame, quiet and efficiently.

Washing machines are notorious for shaking, buzzing and being annoying overall. Washing machine accessories, like Silent Feet, serve to drastically reduce noise and vibration by sliding underneath the four corner of the machine.

With special material and technology that nearly absorbs all vibration and reduces buzzing sounds to an all-time love, washing machine accessories, like Silent Feet, are the ultimate add-on for washing machine purchases.

Dryers are also famous for doing the ‘dryer dance’, in which it slowly inches forwards throughout the cycle. Stop your appliances dead in their tracks with Silent Feet and similar vibration eliminating appliance pads.
The added features can also add elegance and color scheme stress if you decide to purchase feet in one of the many new colors.

The same feet that you can purchase to eliminate the noise from you washer and dryer machines, you can also use to add efficiency and create silence to your refrigerator, freezer and dishwasher.
Once you experience the silence that major appliance accessories can offer, it will be hard to believe that you withstood the noise in the years prior.

Believe it or not, Silent Feet also make fantastic gifts for house warming parties, new neighbors, first time homebuyers and your immediate family. To add to the gift, choose a color that matches well with the scheme of their house or apartment.

Adding appliance accessories will allow your machine to run more efficiently and, therefore, maintain a longer life span. The more the machine vibrates, the more chances there are of screws and pins coming loose and, then, the problem tends to grow from there.

When you invest a lot of your money into major appliances and other household products, it is important to do everything you can to maintain the upkeep of the appliance, get your money’s worth and avoiding costly repairs or replacements in the future.

Let Washer and Dryer Accessories Handle the Awful Noise

Sunday, January 10th, 2010

A noisy washer and dryer is among one of the worst noises to live with, especially if you are living in a smaller apartment.
If your walls are thinner than average, then your neighbors most likely have had enough with the horrible vibrations and noise, too.

The washer and dryer accessories that are available today are the perfect solutions to noisy washer and dryers that have become unbearable to you and/or your neighbors.
Silent Feet are the best example of washer and dryer accessories that nearly eliminate all vibrations and annoying sounds.

The feet are easily installable, just sliding each foot to the four corners of the machines. Once installed, the feet absorb the vibration and, therefore, significantly reduce noise.

The feet also make it much easier to move your washer and dryers about the room with minimal effort. Don’t be afraid to clean behind your washer and dryer machines any more. Just slide the machine out and clean and then gently slide your machine back in.

The feet also serve as an aesthetically pleasing feature to help break up the appearance of the room. Washer and dryer are so large and bulky, that they often look like they are cemented to the floor and can be quite the eye soars.

After you prop your washer and dryer on the Silent Feet, you will be separating your machines from the floor by a full inch, making look like a feature of the room, rather than unattractive appliances.

Now that the washer and dryer accessories have become in a variety of fun colors, your Silent Feet will also add a splash of color to a commonly bland laundry room. Or, if your laundry room walls are already painted a color, matching the color to the feet is a wonderful way to carry out color schemes and themes.

You will be amazed when you discover how quiet your washer and dryer machines can actually be. Once you experience the silence that is possible, you will wonder how you ever handled the annoying vibrating and humming sounds from before.
And your neighbors will be the most appreciative of all.

Get Peace of Mind with Washing Machine Accessories

Friday, January 1st, 2010

No one likes to be disturbed when they’re at home. Home is a place people associate with peace of mind and solace; they don’t want to be distracted by a clanging or rattling sound coming from the laundry room.

Unfortunately, not all people are able to enjoy their time at home while they’re doing the simple chore of washing their clothes due to excess vibration coming from their machine. Washing machine accessories are a simple solution to this problem. They are extremely easy to install, and can eliminate the noise coming from a washing machine by providing adequate padding that will absorb the sound.

It’s a common misconception that washing machine accessories are difficult to put to use. The opposite is actually the case. After purchasing the accessories, the bottom of a washing machine needs to be thoroughly cleaned so that no debris or dust is present.

Then, the washing machine accessories or pads can be applied to the feet of both the rear and the front of the appliance. After that, it’s easy to slide the washing machine back into place. The results are immediate; the next time laundry is done, the extra noise won’t come along with the process.

Another benefit to the purchase of accessories is that they can prevent a washing machine from “walking” across a room. This means that the machine will no longer shift when it’s’ being used. Some people might not be troubled by these slight changes in position, but since they are typically accompanied with a lot of loud shaking, it can definitely become a problem.

One of the reasons washing machine accessories are so attractive to some consumers is that they can extend the life of a washing machine. Sometimes, when components of the appliance get old, they start to make noise. This doesn’t necessarily affect the ability of the appliance to do its job, however.

It is tempting to buy an entirely new machine when the noise becomes almost unbearable, but it’s also quite expensive to do so. If accessories are bought as an alternative, then the appliance can be used for many years to come. Or, the accessories can be a temporary solution while someone waits for a special deal or financing offer that is within their financial means.

Washer and Dryer Accessories Can Bring Peace to Your Home

Saturday, December 26th, 2009

Home is usually considered to be a place of solace. After a long week at work, most people want to come home on Friday night, sit back, and put up their feet for some much-needed relaxation. However, it’s hard to relax if there is a constant, annoying noise in the background – especially if it’s caused by a simple household chore such as doing your laundry.

Excess vibration caused by washer and dryer machines can cause extreme frustration if someone is trying to watch a television show or listen to an album, but can’t fully enjoy it due to the rattling in an adjacent room. Therefore, they might want to investigate purchasing washer and dryer accessories to stop the noise and prevent them from becoming agitated within the confines of their living room.

Most of the noise caused by washer and dryer machines is due to vibration. Parts can become old or loose, and they start to rattle against each other. In extreme cases, the appliances may even appear to be “walking” across the room.

This means that they are slightly shifting in location because the vibration is causing a momentum that propels them in one direction or another. Not only does this cause a disruptive noise, but it also can cause problems if they’re bumping into other important things in the room or possibly causing other pieces of furniture to shift or become damaged.

Luckily, it is quite easy to install washer and dryer accessories, and it doesn’t require any special tools or equipment. After the bottom of the appliance is cleaned off, all one had to do it slip them under the feet of the appliance. Usually, it’s easiest to start with the back feet and then move to the front.

After they are secured to the washer or dryer, then the appliance can be easily moved back into its original position. The addition of these simple accessories will markedly reduce the amount of noise that is produced by old appliances.

Sometimes, even if a washer or dryer is making lots of noise, it isn’t necessary to buy entire new machines since they can be quite expensive. People can bypass that option by investing in washer and dryer accessories, and their appliances can last up to a few years longer without also giving their owners a headache due to the excess noise they make.

These accessories are an excellent investment in addition to new parts to help the machines function properly, because even if washer and dryer machines are doing their jobs, if they’re making an excess amount of noise, the mere act of running them can be quite annoying to those in search of peace and quiet.

Masques, Scrubs, and… Washing Machine Pads?

Sunday, December 20th, 2009

When you think about washer and dryer accessories, you typically think of them as items for your home. At least, I do. Where else would you need such things? Certainly not at my job or anywhere else I go-or so I thought! A-ha!

Washing machine pad has recently became not just a home luxury but a necessary item for a local business (and probably other businesses in that industry), but let me start at the beginning:

Occasional trip to the day spa can be the perfect break from any otherwise hectic daily life. Where else can you completely sink into the atmosphere, free from any real obligations, and choose exactly what you would like to have done/do that day?

A friend of mine owns a local day spa and, above all things, it’s her goal to create an environment that does just that. They’re flexible to their clients’ needs, and strive to keep any little issues and glitches out of the public eye and out of the calmed minds of their guests.

And, I must say, she and her team do a fantastic job at it. I continue to recommend her spa to friends and coworkers and go there myself. There’s a lot, however, that you might not know about as a guest at a spa, but given my special access have come to learn. I had never considered, for example, how much water the business goes through, or how much yearly maintenance goes into some of their features.

On top of all that, I never thought about how much laundry has to get done each day to keep the spa moving (you see where I was going with the whole washing machine pads thing…).

Think about every towel and sheet and robe that goes through that spa. Yes, she could probably outsource her laundry service, but they’re still a small business and at this point, it’s probably better that they all team up and tackle it themselves.

The problem, however, arose when their normally docile washer and dryer started to make a ruckus. Short of moving the entire unit off-site or to an unfinished basement, the washer and dryer always seemed to be audible from one of the massage rooms, from your pedicure chair, and so on-taking away from the serenity my friend tries so hard to create.

When I heard about the problem (and heard it for myself), I took it into my own hands to order her a set of the silent feet I recently purchased for my home. These washing machine pads can absorb the movement and sound that was waking up and distracting her guests-and earned me the team’s gratitude and a free manicure!

An Unlikely Gift: Washing Machine Accessories

Thursday, December 17th, 2009

Is it better to give a gift that is aesthetically pleasing, something out of a magazine “gift guide,” or something truly useful, something you know the recipient needs? I’m not always sure, and I guess it depends on how well you know the recipient, but I know for sure which category washing machine accessories fall into… the latter.

It all started when I dropped by my sister’s house the other day to visit with her, give her a gift I’d been meaning to drop off, and finally see her new bedroom set. I arrived, took off my coat, and turned around to see her darting to the back of the house, hollering-”I’ll be right back, just a minute!”

She’s my younger sister, and despite being consistently more put-together and mature than I, still wants things to be perfect when I’m over. What had drawn her to the back of the house? Her washer and dryer were making too much noise, and that was not acceptable.

The house was a little older, rough around the edges, but with a lot of character. It was exactly where I saw her, but the little hiccups with dated appliances seemed to be wearing on her nerves. This latest venture with the washer and dryer was especially annoying, causing her to constantly shut off the machine, leaving wet laundry to sit and damp clothes to wrinkle.

She ended up restarting the whole cycle on most occasions, and was probably spending a fortune on detergent. But-what can I say?-that’s her. More importantly, it was affecting her work schedule; she’s a writer, so not being able to work from home between certain hours can be more than a small annoyance.

Being the older sister that I am, I set to finding a solution to her problem-I read blogs, talked to someone at a home appliance store, even briefly considered chipping in for a new machine altogether.

And then I came across a line of washing machine accessories that promised to reduce the noise and vibrations of your aging washing machine. I was skeptical, but eager to help her out-and so we gave them a try.

Victory!
I’m proud to say she now runs her wash just one time, can work through the day with fewer interruptions (at least none from her appliances), and when I stop by to visit her, we can sit and chat over a cup of coffee, regardless of whether she’s doing laundry.

Washer & Dryer, Accessories, and Other Lessons from a New Owner

Friday, December 11th, 2009

As someone accustomed to what seemed like years at the Laundromat, finally having a washer and dryer to call my own (quarter-free!) was a big day. I thought that was the end-all, be-all when it came to my clothes-washing regimen, until a friend mentioned washer and dryer accessories. “You mean there’s more?!” the little voice in my head said (though I outwardly pretended to know what she was talking about).

And, as it turns out, there are several washer and dryer accessories that will hopefully extend the life of my machines and make them just that much more functional in the time being. I quickly stocked up on products meant to cleanse/refresh your machines, found the perfect high efficiency detergents, and every other bit for my washer and dryer.

Accessories that really made a difference in my place, though, were the washing machine pads my friend recommended. When I first saw them I assumed they would merely prop the machine up a little, but do little for the noise level and vibration.

Once I tried them, however, I was sold. They seemed like such a simple, almost obvious solution to the sometimes obnoxious but completely avoidable rattling, booming, and shaking that filled my small apartment!

When you live in smaller quarters than you might be used to, silence becomes just as valuable as space. I can holler at my noisy neighbors all I want, but when the noise is coming from my own unit, I’ve got to find a solution myself.

Well, I usually have to. But not for my washer and dryer, anymore! These tiny, sturdy little slippers that go on the machine make it so I don’t even know when the machine is on. I even had to learn how to set up a buzzer for when the cycle ended!

I was so used to waiting to hear noise die down that once I added the feet, the cycle could end and I was none the wiser. At the end of the day, though, I was glad to turn on the buzzer option for my machine-if it meant that I could read my favorite magazine or chat on the phone in almost silence, or as close as I’m going to get in my building.

Now all I need to figure out is how to get similar products for all of my neighbors’ machines… and their feet.

Make It Run Like New With a Washing Machine Pad

Saturday, December 5th, 2009

As a recent college graduate, I find it necessary to eliminate expenses in every way possible. One of my first strategies was to purchase most of the products for my new apartment on a used basis.

By purchasing everything used, I could save hundreds of dollars on each product. I felt this was the best move for me to make until I had more funds at my disposal. One of my purchases was a used washing machine from my parents.

They said that the washing machine pad had worn down, but otherwise the machine worked perfectly. I had no idea what to do about a worn washing machine pad or what problems could arise, so I accepted the machine with no restraints.

Despite my previous lack of knowledge, I soon realized why my parents were willing to part with their old washing machine. During each cycle, the machine would create a loud banging noise during operation.

Because of this loud noise, I found it extremely difficult to concentrate when I was in the house. I tried to combat this issue by running the washer when I knew I would not be home, but this quickly grew to cause me more trouble than it was worth.

My neighbors would complain about the noise my machine made, and they demanded that I fix the noise or throw the machine away.

I could not afford to throw the machine away and purchase a new machine, so I tried to find a lower cost alternative to repairing my machine. I used the information I had received from my parents earlier, and I looked into the possibilities for repairing the machine.

To my surprise, there was a low cost alternative to my problem. I would be required to wait for the product to arrive in the mail, but it was a proven accessory that could eliminate my washing machine noise. It used this substance that absorbs the vibrations made by the machine, so I do not have to worry about hearing my washing machine make noise anymore.

The product slides onto the bottom of the washing machine and takes less than two minutes to install. Once I slide the product on, my installation is completed.

This was a great way for me to replace my worn out washing machine pad. I did not have to pay hundreds of dollars to fix my machine, and that was definitely a great situation for me.