Level and wrench for levelling a washer or dishwasher: Guide

What it is

LG lists "washer not level" as a cause of UE and Samsung lists it for 5C. LG says to rock the washer from front, back and side, adjust the leg on the side the unit tilts with a wrench until the legs sit firmly on the floor, then check with a level on the top plate.

LG also lists a dishwasher that is not level, or a misaligned door, among the causes of AE.

How to choose

A 9-inch torpedo level fits on the top plate of most washers; magnetic ones stay where you put them.
Use a wrench that fits the leg lock nuts; see your manual for the size.

How it is tested

Place the level on the top plate front-to-back and side-to-side and rock the machine to check all four feet carry weight.

Replacing it

Unplug the washer. Adjust one leg at a time, lock the nut against the cabinet, recheck with the level and the rock test.

Safety firstUnplug the machine and turn off the taps before moving it. Washers are heavy: do not tip one without help.

Capacitors can hold a charge after the power is off. Safety terms.

Where to buy

These are Amazon links. Product page links go to one specific listing whose title we read on Amazon; we do not say it fits your model. Search links open search results, which change. Always confirm your model number and the part number in your manual.