Haier's article for a washer that vibrates or walks says to check two things, and the manual adds the rest for the HLC1700AXW: the drum must not be overfilled (fill to 75% capacity only), the unit must be level with all four legs supporting weight, the shipping bolts must be removed, pockets must be empty and the load must be evenly distributed. The manual's troubleshooting table lists an improperly unlocked drum at installation, coins and heavy objects, unadjusted support feet and an uneven load as the four causes of noise and shaking. Unb on the screen is the unit's own unbalanced-load message.
Differential
Likely causes of “Haier HLC1700 washer/dryer combo shakes, walks or bangs during spin”, and how to tell them apart
- 1
Shipping bolts not removed
What separates it There is violent shaking from the first cycle because the shipping bolts were not removed
How to confirm Remove the transportation bolts per the installation section
- 2
An unlevel unit
What separates it The unit walks or rocks because it is not level on the floor
How to confirm Adjust the feet so all four support weight
- 3
An overfilled drum
What separates it There is shaking and there are wet loads because the drum was overfilled
How to confirm Fill to 75% capacity only; half full when drying
- 4
An unbalanced load
What separates it Unb shows on the screen because the load is unbalanced
How to confirm Spin at low speed, cancel drying and distribute clothing evenly
Before you touch a setting
Record this first — changing settings destroys the evidence
- Whether the unit walks or only shakes in the spin
- Whether the transportation bolts were removed
- How full the drum was for the cycle
Try in this order
0 of 5 completedCheck the shipping bolts
ReversibleCheck the shipping bolts, and confirm that the transportation bolts were removed as the installation section shows.
Level all four legs
ReversibleLevel all four legs, since all four must support weight, so adjust the feet and tighten the locking nuts.
Reduce the fill
ReversibleReduce the fill, since the drum should be filled to 75 percent capacity only, and half full for drying.
Balance the load
ReversibleBalance the load, by distributing the clothing evenly around the drum, and then test again to see whether it helped.
Test a spin
ReversibleTest a spin, by running a spin at low speed first, and watching the unit.
Model-specific
What is true of this model and not of its siblings
- Moving the unit
- For a move the manual says to unplug the cord, turn off the taps, disconnect the hoses and place them in the tub, snap the drain hose into the clips on the back, retract the adjustable feet by loosening the locking nuts and threading them in, and reinstall the transportation bolts with rubber grommets and plastic spacers behind the back plate. Reverse this on arrival.
- 75 percent and half loads
- Haier's rule of thumb is to fill the drum to 75 percent of its capacity for washing and only half full when the Drying option is used, so the clothes can tumble freely. A load that fills the drum is the commonest reason for a heavy unit like this, at 160.6 lb, to start walking during the spin.
- Sorting and unbalance
- Unb on the screen is the unit's own unbalanced-load message. Haier's cure is to spin at low speed and cancel drying, then redistribute the clothing evenly in the basket. Mixed loads, such as one heavy work jacket with light blouses, are the commonest cause, so the manual's advice not to mix heavy clothes with light ones is also an anti-vibration rule.
- Parts for this problem on the HWD100 (RepairClinic, 2026-09-21)
- manifold spring, part number WD-6750-16, at $1.05; add to cart bolt genuine oem part # wd-0750-52 g, part number WD-0750-53, at $1.00; add to cart valve - gas collecting genuine oem p, part number WD-7950-12, at $2.60.
- Other models this page answers
- These steps also fit the HWD100 combination washer/dryer.
Stop boundary
When this stops being a self-service repair
- !If the drum bangs the cabinet, stop and call Haier service on 1-877-337-3639
- !If the unit still walks after levelling and a balanced load, call service
Evidence ledger
Sources behind this answer
Haier's own manual for this unit, read from the operating instructions through the warranty, 2026-09-25.
Haier's own error-code table for its combination washer/dryers.
Haier's own support-content articles, each.
Haier's product page and a dealer listing for the capacity, cycle counts and dimensions.
The OEM part numbers and prices for the folded model.
Exact questions
Common questions
How full should the drum be?+
75% capacity only for washing, and half full when using drying.
What is level?+
All four legs of the unit supporting weight.
Why does it walk?+
An overfilled drum or an unlevel unit.
What if I moved the unit?+
Reinstall or remove the transportation hardware as the moving precautions describe.
Are there four feet?+
Yes; adjustable feet with locking nuts.