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IDK if eventually the floor underneath is going to get leveled or the handyman will adjust the washer to compensate, but I am doing a lot of extra laundry and wondering am I tearing up my new washer?
(the mini ones for apts/condos, the dryer is stacked on top of the washer)
The leveler says y = .6
The w/d installers came out and said the feet won't adjust that much (really? half an inch?) and that it's not their job anyway. The feet are self levelling so it's level with the floor if that makes sense.
You need to resolve the floor sinking issue, it will get better by itself. It sounds llke the subfloor needs repairs. You can put extra spacers under the washer as a temporary fix but call a contractor soon.
Always best not to leave the adjustable legs fully extended so to correct that, you could purchase shims that are made of wood, vinyls or rubber and place them under the adjustable legs so that the washer is perfectly level.
Keeping vibration to a minimum makes life easier for the machine's mechanicals. Vibration, strain and stress can lead to leaks. Especially if its a front loader as they spin at higher speeds than top loaders. If the self leveling feet won't adjust enough, put a shim under them.
Always best not to leave the adjustable legs fully extended so to correct that, you could purchase shims that are made of wood, vinyls or rubber and place them under the adjustable legs so that the washer is perfectly level.
Agree. A leg that's extended all the way is weaker.
You need to resolve the floor sinking issue, it will get better by itself. It sounds llke the subfloor needs repairs. You can put extra spacers under the washer as a temporary fix but call a contractor soon.
LOL! The laughing is not at you. Contractor says we're going to level one room at a time because moving everything from room to room is cheaper than hauling all my stuff downstairs into a pod or whatever.
The HOA is responsible for the subfloor and they are stuck on me providing proof that the cracks are damage and they photos of the 'damage' I suspect they are going to say regular hairline cracks are normal wear and tear, which I don't think matters.
Governing documents say 'maintenance and repair of subfloors is the responsibility of the association' not 'if the damage is HOA related'
So my reply email included a bit about that, but mainly what about the fact that it isn't LEVEL and sent an article about how if everything is leaning towards the middle that indicates such and such and the leveling compound you pour won't be sufficient.
No reply.
My contractor is THEIR 'vendor' who is supposed to evaluate this. According to the article I read he needs to come with a laser tool.
It's a concrete subfloor. Our building was on the priority one list for foundation repair because it was one of the worst off, and during repair we were jacked up and plopped down, so yeah there is 'damage' whether the size of the cracks in the concrete say so or not.
For now I want to know if I am hurting my washer. It's new! I want it to last a long time!
Keeping vibration to a minimum makes life easier for the machine's mechanicals. Vibration, strain and stress can lead to leaks. Especially if its a front loader as they spin at higher speeds than top loaders. If the self leveling feet won't adjust enough, put a shim under them.
Ok so in the meantime refrain from using the extra high spin cycle.
That will suck for towels that will then require more time in the dryer, but if it will help the washer it's probably a good trade.
LOL! The laughing is not at you. Contractor says we're going to level one room at a time because moving everything from room to room is cheaper than hauling all my stuff downstairs into a pod or whatever.
The HOA is responsible for the subfloor and they are stuck on me providing proof that the cracks are damage and they photos of the 'damage' I suspect they are going to say regular hairline cracks are normal wear and tear, which I don't think matters.
Governing documents say 'maintenance and repair of subfloors is the responsibility of the association' not 'if the damage is HOA related'
So my reply email included a bit about that, but mainly what about the fact that it isn't LEVEL and sent an article about how if everything is leaning towards the middle that indicates such and such and the leveling compound you pour won't be sufficient.
No reply.
My contractor is THEIR 'vendor' who is supposed to evaluate this. According to the article I read he needs to come with a laser tool.
It's a concrete subfloor. Our building was on the priority one list for foundation repair because it was one of the worst off, and during repair we were jacked up and plopped down, so yeah there is 'damage' whether the size of the cracks in the concrete say so or not.
For now I want to know if I am hurting my washer. It's new! I want it to last a long time!
Are you sure you don't live in my former condo?
I hope you don't have a tile roof because when it leaks, that is also your problem.
MOVE, there is no end to their b.s.
Are you sure you don't live in my former condo?
I hope you don't have a tile roof because when it leaks, that is also your problem.
MOVE, there is no end to their b.s.
I understand where you are coming from. They are not that bad here. Some are just stuck on reading the governing docs how they WANT TO instead of what they actually say!
They confuse 'fault' with 'responsibility' sometimes.
Like it's not their 'fault' that weather and time ruined the caulking around my windows, but it is their 'responsibility' regardless.
I think they believe that my sub floor cracks are only for them to pay for if it's due to foundational shift and/or repair, and I disagree, but I don't see how it matters, so I didn't harp on that.
I said 'I don't think it matters because the floor is definitely not level, and the leveling compound will fill in cracks w/o regard for if they are normal wear and tear or 'damage' in my last email.
For now I just want to protect the washer. I am specifically doing extra rinsing and spinning this week.
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