Maytag MHWE251YL00 - balanced with new springs and shocks but still shaky

[ap1s2000]

Model Number

MHWE251YL00

Brand

Maytag

Age

More than 10 years

Hi, first and foremost i've been helped here before. - thanks Jake

last time i had to replace the motor which had the mcu attached and replaced the wire feeding it to be sure

i had the same E1 F6 issue after 2 years and fixed by a connector few weeks back. i taped the old connector inside the washer

anyhow, i noticed the machine is shaking on spin cycle.
i've ordered and installed new shocks and springs and balanced the machine in all directions.
my floors are uneven on this old house so i put down shelving boards on the floor which are stable and flat

any other suggestions?

the counter weights are tight front and back and even tried to add 2 extra shocks as this machine only had 3 (2 on left 1 on right on the middle) - weird.
when i spin the drum when its empty it sounds ok, am i supposed to hear water?
no weird play on the drum
the wash cycle sounds perfect to me
drain is good

 

[Jake]

when i spin the drum when its empty it sounds ok, am i supposed to hear water?

That's balancing fluid in the top of the tub ring, that's normal.

my floors are uneven on this old house so i put down shelving boards on the floor which are stable and flat

Yes, it might be the floor still making it stay shaky. Do you have any cement or concrete floor you can put it on? If so, that would be a good test to see if its still shaking or not, see what I mean?

 

[ap1s2000]

That's balancing fluid in the top of the tub ring, that's normal.

Yes, it might be the floor still making it stay shaky. Do you have any cement or concrete floor you can put it on? If so, that would be a good test to see if its still shaking or not, see what I mean?

it's a front load.. do front loads have other balancing methods other than shocks and springs?
i do notice that although the washer balanced from the top of the machine while its covered, the drum itself leans towards the front...not sure if this is normal

floor is actually tiled and this old house probably shifts in the winter.

 

[ap1s2000]

add, i know its frowned upon, i bought amazon shocks branded SUSPA which the OEM says as well.

 

[Jake]

it's a front load.. do front loads have other balancing methods other than shocks and springs?

No.

i do notice that although the washer balanced from the top of the machine while its covered, the drum itself leans towards the front...not sure if this is normal

Take a photo of that and post it, so I can tell you.

add, i know its frowned upon, i bought amazon shocks branded SUSPA which the OEM says as well.

That's not good, amazon parts are ALL aftermarket parts. Only authorized appliances parts dealers are allowed to sell OEM parts.

Both AppliancePartsPros and RepairClinic are OEM ONLY PARTS, and Always has a 365 day warranty on ALL parts.

Here's the OEM shocks for your model:
W10822553 Shock-Absr