Shock absorbers work alongside the suspension springs to dampen vibration during the spin cycle, and on commercial washers running heavy daily loads, they wear out steadily from constant use. A failing shock absorber shows up as increasing vibration and noise, particularly noticeable during high-speed spin.
Signs You Need Shock Absorber Replacement
- Increasing vibration during spin, worse than before
- Banging or knocking noise from underneath the drum
- Visible oil leakage from the shock absorber body
- Machine bouncing more than usual during operation
- Shock absorber feels loose when tested by hand
- Uneven wear pattern between multiple shock absorbers on one machine
What's Involved
We inspect each shock absorber individually, since it's common for one to fail before the others on a multi-absorber setup. A leaking or visibly worn absorber is replaced with a matching commercial-grade part, and we check that all absorbers on the machine are functioning evenly afterward, since a mismatch between old and new components can create uneven vibration even after a partial replacement.
Common Causes
Shock absorbers wear out from the repeated compression and rebound cycles of daily spin operation, and they fail faster on machines regularly running heavy, unbalanced or overloaded washes.
Why Choose Washing Machines Tech
We check every shock absorber on the machine rather than replacing just the obviously failed one, since uneven wear between old and new absorbers often causes the same vibration complaint to return.
Growing vibration during spin cycles is a shock absorber warning sign — catching it early protects the rest of the suspension system too.