Question:

How to level a front load or top load washing machine without using a leveling tool?

Answer:

Always use a levelling tool if available, however if no levelling tool is available please follow these steps:

Front load washers:

Place your hands on opposite sides of the washing machine and try to gently rock it. If the washing machine rocks in any direction, turn the leveling feet clockwise to lower it or counterclockwise to raise it.

Top load washers:

Open the lid of the washer, and pour the water into the tub just below the pulsator level. If the pulsator is positioned in the center, the washer is level and no further steps are required. If the pulsator is not in the center, adjust the front leveling feet. Turn them clockwise to raise the washer or counterclockwise to lower it.

Once the washer has been leveled and no more adjustments are needed, tighten the locking nut on each leg to ensure it stays in place. Tighten it until it is flush against the bottom of the washing machine. This will lock the leg at its current setting. When you are done, make sure all feet are making contact with the floor.

Run the washing machine with a small load of laundry to determine if it is level. If the washing machine rocks, repeat these steps again.