Whirlpool washing machine out of balance but its level???

drain or drain pipes blocked
bearings gone

The machine uses automatic load sensors to balance the load and when you put something in the machine that is big, like a comforter, it knows that it cannot balance that item. So with a front loader it wont spin at high speed because it would be off balance and either damage the machine or the machine would "walk" because of the off balance motion.

One or more of the suspension springs have failed. Here is a link to the spring.

Take a look at this video.

Their is a auto balance circuit in the machine. it a sensor, it will adapt the machine... you may have a failure in this machine....

http://www.askmehelpdesk.com/plumbing/whirlpool-out-balance-spin-cycle-18991.html
http://fixitnow.com/sbrvrs/washers.htm

http://www.repairclinic.com/Washing-Machine-Troubleshooting


This model of washer does not have an out of balance cut off switch. If the load is not balanced properly the tub could hit the cabinet sides. If the unit spins evenly while empty & out of balance while loaded, I recommend checking & balancing the load. If the basket spins out of balance while empty, I recommend having the suspension springs & balance ring checked. Be sure not to wash light fabric with heavy fabric clothes. Also ensure that the adjustable feet are level, that's most important.

Sounds like the drum, balance weights have come off, to me. This will cause those symptoms.

The balancing straps that hold the drum in balance could be broken or the springs could be wore out.

Hi, check leveling of machine, machine should be proper leveled on all side, use spirit level to adjust legs, there should be no rocking motion, in any direction after leveling, put hands on top of machine and try to rock it sids to side, there should be no movements, also check for overloading, be careful when washing things like bath towels, etc, they absorb lots of water, eg. one regular bath towel are equivalent, to six pants, six tops. or possible springs or bushings broken, you need open machine and check.

Check you base pads and plate pads,...also make sure you have a total of 5 springs connecting to the bottom of the tub. Make sure they are all there.

check if the springs for support and leveling are in good condition and mounted properly