A Samsung WF50BG8300 that shakes or bangs in the spin is nearly always sitting wrong or loaded wrong. Samsung's checklist for excessive vibration and noise is: level, solid, non-slippery floor with the leveling feet adjusted, shipping bolts removed, no contact with a wall or other object and a balanced load. The washer spins at up to 1200 rpm and weighs 216 lb (98 kg), so a small tilt or a heavy single item shows up quickly.
Differential
Likely causes of “Samsung front-load or top-load washer shakes, walks or bangs during spin”, and how to tell them apart
- 1
Shipping bolts that are still fitted from delivery
What separates it The washer shakes hard from the first cycle and you never saw the bolt caps or a plastic bag of caps
How to confirm Look at the back panel for the bolts; the manual includes 3 to 6 bolt caps depending on model
- 2
A washer that is not level on a solid floor
What separates it The cabinet rocks when you press a corner and the noise is loudest at the start of the spin
How to confirm Press down on each corner of the top; any movement means the leveling feet need adjusting
- 3
An unbalanced load, especially a single heavy item
What separates it The display shows UB or the drum thumps once per turn
How to confirm Stop, open the door and redistribute the load, adding a towel if the load is very small
- 4
Metal items in the drum or filter case
What separates it A rattle or clunk that follows the drum rotation
How to confirm Check pockets and the drain filter for coins, and remember overalls and metal-decorated clothes make noise while washing
Before you touch a setting
Record this first — changing settings destroys the evidence
- When it shakes: at the start of the spin, at peak speed or throughout the wash
- Whether the shipping bolts were removed and whether the four corners rock when pressed
- What was in the load: a single heavy item, bedding, pillows or a mixed load
Try in this order
0 of 5 completedCheck the load first
ReversibleStop the washer, open the door and spread the laundry evenly. Samsung says to remove the filling from pillows and cushions and wash only the covers.
Look for shipping bolts
ReversibleCheck the rear panel for the transport bolts. The manual says to make sure the shipping bolts are removed; the caps supplied with the washer fill the holes afterward.
Level the washer
ReversiblePress down on each corner. If the cabinet moves, adjust the leveling feet until it does not, with a bubble level on top. The Repair Guide asks the technician to do exactly this after service.
Clear the space around it
ReversibleMove the washer so it is not touching the wall, another appliance or a laundry basket, as Samsung's checkpoints say.
Test and empty the pockets
ReversibleRun a Rinse+Spin with a balanced load. Remove coins from the drum and the filter case afterwards; Samsung says metal objects can make noise.
Model-specific
What is true of this model and not of its siblings
- Installation checks that affect vibration
- Level floor, leveling feet, shipping bolts removed, 3 to 6 bolt caps fitted, anti-slip pads and no contact with other objects.
- Motor
- Digital Inverter motor with a 10-year part-only warranty.
- Tools and supplies
- A bubble level, an adjustable wrench for the leveling feet, the bolt caps that came with the washer and a flashlight to check the rear panel.
- Parts for this problem on the WF50A8600 (RepairClinic, 2026-09-20)
- shock absorber, part number DC66-00470D, at $67.94; spring etc-hanger, part number DC61-01257N, at $67.60; washer hex bolt for inner tub flange and shaft a, part number DC60-40137A, at $20.56.
- Other models this page answers
- These steps also fit models WF53BB8700, WF50A8600, WF42H5000, WF45K6500, WV60M9900, WV55M9600, WA55A7300, WA54R7200, WA52A5500, WA50R5200, WA50T5300, WA45T3200, WA40A3005, WF45R6100, WF45B6300, WF45T6000.
Stop boundary
When this stops being a self-service repair
- !If the cabinet walks across the floor, moves more than about an inch or hits the wall, stop the washer and call service
- !If a loud grinding or scraping sound continues with an empty drum, do not keep running the washer
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Exact questions
Common questions
Why does my Samsung WF50BG8300 shake so much?+
The manual's checklist is level and solid floor, shipping bolts removed, not touching other objects and a balanced load.
What if the washer keeps showing UB?+
Make sure it is level and on a flat, stable surface, redistribute the laundry and press Start/Pause (Hold to Start).
Do I wash pillows in this washer?+
Samsung says to remove the filling of pillows and cushions and wash only the covers.
What speed does it reach?+
The specification sheet lists a spin revolution of 1200 rpm.
How do I tell if the bolts were removed?+
Check the back panel for the transport bolt holes with the caps fitted; the manual shows the caps in the box of parts supplied.
What do the anti-slip pads do?+
They are among the parts supplied with the washer and help stop it sliding on a smooth floor; Samsung also asks for a level, solid floor that is not slippery.
Can washing a laundry net alone cause vibration?+
Yes. The manual says not to wash the laundry net by itself without other laundry because that may cause abnormal vibrations that could move the washer and cause injury.
Do zippers and buckles matter?+
Metal objects such as coins, pins and buckles can damage other items and the drum, and open zippers can damage the drum; close zippers and fix them with a string.
What about long strings on clothing?+
Clothing with long strings may become entangled with other clothes, which unbalances the drum; tie the strings before starting the wash.
How do I know the washer is level after adjusting?+
Press down on each corner of the top. If there is no movement it is level; the Repair Guide asks technicians to do the same after service.