A couple of months ago, Heather my wife and I decided it was time for a new washing machine and dryer. Trying to be as 'green' as we could, a front loading, water saving , super spinning, easy on hydro, top of the line washer was purchased.
The machine was leveled and the 'on' button pushed. Glory be, the machine took off .Vibrating this way and that way, The noise was similar to a U2 concert.
The washing machine techie was called. Of course he found nothing wrong. "Put it on a horsemat" he advised. Well, a horsemat ( which we had never heard about before) which is a 3/4" rubber mat was sought out and purchased and installed. The 'on' button pushed and the U2 band was joined by the Rolling Stones.
Drastic action was needed. I contacted the 'noise police' (who will remain anonymous unless he OKs the use of his name-- he has a professional reputation to guard, don't you know - big deal) and explained my situation.
"Are you on the second floor?" the detective inquired
"Yes" said I.
"Well that's your problem, isn't it. These bloody things are no good unless they're on a real solid floor,something like concrete. Put it in the basement. It's all got to do with the spinning rotation. Horizontally is OK as in a top loading machine but vertically, as in a front loading machine just won't cut the mustard.
I could not relocate to the basement. ( not enough room- too much junk.)