Samsung WF45T6000AW the washer vibrates excessively or makes noise

Cause 1 of 7The floor is not level or solid. Source: Troubleshooting: Checkpoints, p. 51

First checkMake sure the washer stands on a level, solid floor that is not slippery. If the floor is not level, use the leveling feet to adjust the height.

Causes and checks

  1. The floor is not level or solid. Source: Troubleshooting: Checkpoints, p. 51

    1. Make sure the washer stands on a level, solid floor that is not slippery. If the floor is not level, use the leveling feet to adjust the height.
  2. The shipping bolts are still in place. Source: Troubleshooting: Checkpoints, p. 51

    1. Make sure the shipping bolts are removed.
  3. The washer touches another object. Source: Troubleshooting: Checkpoints, p. 51

    1. Make sure the washer is not contacting any other object.
  4. The laundry load is unbalanced. Source: Troubleshooting: Checkpoints, p. 51

    1. Make sure the laundry load is balanced.
  5. Metal objects such as coins are in the washer. Source: Troubleshooting: Checkpoints, p. 51

    1. After washing, remove these objects from the drum or filter case.
  6. Pillows or cushions with filling are in the load. Source: Troubleshooting: Checkpoints, p. 51

    1. Remove the filling of the pillows and cushions, and wash only the covers.
  7. Normal operation. Source: Troubleshooting: Checkpoints, p. 51

    1. No action is needed for motor noise, or for overalls and metal-decorated clothes while they are washed. The manual calls this normal.

Service

If the checks above do not clear it, contact Samsung Customer Service: 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864), samsung.com/us/support/. United States. Source: Limited warranty (U.S.A.): contact details, p. 62

Other WF45T6000AW problems

Sources

  1. User manual, Washer WF45T6000A*. Samsung Electronics America, Inc. Document DC68-04006R-07, revision 07, 204 pages, en. downloadcenter.samsung.com (PDF). Listed on the manufacturer's support page. Retrieved 13 November 2026.

Page numbers are the numbers printed in the manual. Where this page and the manual differ, follow the manual.

Applies to
WF45T6000AW (variant WF45T6000AW/A5). United States and Canada.
Source
User manual, Washer WF45T6000A*, DC68-04006R-07 revision 07
Last verified
Handbook
Samsung WF45T6000AW front-load washer in Washers; all Samsung handbooks