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washing machine excessive vibration or moving

You may find that your Bosch washing machine is vibrating and moving in it's position. This can cause unwanted noise and damage to your washer and kitchen surfaces. Below we have outlined the most common fixes to this problem.

In short

A washing machine excessive vibration or moving is documented by the manufacturers in this index with 1 possible cause and 1 recommended step. Documented causes include: You may find that your Bosch washing machine is vibrating and moving in it's position. This can cause unwanted noise and damage to your washer and kitchen surfaces. Below we have outlined the most common fixes to this problem.

What Bosch documents

Cause: You may find that your Bosch washing machine is vibrating and moving in it's position. This can cause unwanted noise and damage to your washer and kitchen surfaces. Below we have outlined the most common fixes to this problem.

What to check:

Level your washing machine

  1. Place a spirit level on the appliance.
  2. Turn the feet on the appliance until the spirit level is aligned.
  3. Secure the feet with the lock nuts by following the instructions in the installation guide.
  4. If the appliance is standing on a base, secure the feet with the clip holders. The clip holders are available as an accessory.

Source: Bosch Home UK troubleshooting page, retrieved 3 Nov 2026 Verified

Questions people ask

Frequently asked questions

Why is my washing machine excessive vibration or moving?

The manufacturer documents these causes: You may find that your Bosch washing machine is vibrating and moving in it's position. This can cause unwanted noise and damage to your washer and kitchen surfaces. Below we have outlined the most common fixes to this problem.

What should I check first when a washing machine is excessive vibration or moving?

Level your washing machine: 1. Place a spirit level on the appliance. 2. Turn the feet on the appliance until the spirit level is aligned. 3. Secure the feet with the lock nuts by following the instructions in the installation guide. 4. If the appliance is standing on a base, secure the feet with the clip holders. The clip holders are available as an accessory.

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Where these facts come from

Every fact on this page was read from the manufacturer's own product page or document at the address shown, and is labelled with how far it has been checked. Last updated 3 November 2026. Read how we source data, or report an error.