Noisey Washing Machine drives me crazy!
By marciascott
@marciascott (25529)
United States
February 17, 2008 9:52am CST
We live in a two Family House, We live downstairs, we both use the basement, I have Washer and dryer. and My Friend upstairs has a Washer and Dryer, everytime she washes, the washing machine is very noisey, It woke me up this morning, I was so mad, She needs to get rid of it, because the noise bothers me, it sounds like a Train, louder than a train, so you could image what it sounds like loud. What should I do about this she has to wash? but the dang thing is just too noisey I can't take it anymore, I told her tis Morning, your washing machine woke me up, she goes, oh, you were sleep? and didn't say another word. I guess she doesn't care, we are friends, but it is just getting ridiculious, if I stay on her about it, we will get into an arguement, I hate to tell this to the Landlord? what should I do? thanks in advance for your advice! It doesn't bother my husband but it bothers me!
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9 responses
@stephcjh (38473)
• United States
17 Feb 08
That would drive me crazy too Marcie. I would kindly mention to her that she needs a new one or maybe she can wash at a different time of the day so the noise won't be so disturbing to you. If she cannot respect your sleeping hours, I would definitely say something about it. She needs to respect your tenancy there as well. You do have the right to a good night of sleep. It may break the friendship by saying something but she should at least try to work something out with you about this.
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@marciascott (25529)
• United States
17 Feb 08
Yes,Steph, I did mention to her that why don't she wash later in the day, she was doing this for a while, now she is back to doing the same thing! That was a good Idea what Lorie said about getting a piece of Carpet. I am going to try that.
@stephcjh (38473)
• United States
17 Feb 08
Yes. Anything is worth a try. She should at least see that it really does bother you and something has to be done about it. Is it not level or something? Is it like it is bouncing on the floor when it spins out? That would drive me crazy too. I think styrofoam padding under it could help also. She should realise also you are trying to help her and keep peace in the friendship as well. as helping yourself to some peace and quiet. Good luck.
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@marciascott (25529)
• United States
17 Feb 08
Thank you Steph, I am always having problems aren't I, LOl, I am glad you are here to listen. Have a wonderful day, I half to go out for a while.
@Rozie37 (15499)
• Turkmenistan
18 Feb 08
This is a really hard one. I was going to say that maybe you can tell her what times you get up and that maybe she can hold off washing until them. But I know that there are times when you have to do an emergency wash early in the morning.
Maybe she can not afford a new washer and I honestly would not want to buy a new one as long as my old one still got the job done. To be fair, you have to consider both sides. Is there any way you could where ear plugs so that the noise does not bother you?
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@marciascott (25529)
• United States
18 Feb 08
Hi, Rozie, Be serious, why should I half to walk around in my own house with ear plugs? I don't think so, I will tell her to put a piece of carpet under it, that is what someone told me hear.
@marciascott (25529)
• United States
18 Feb 08
No, rozie I won't be doing that either, I will take a few people's advice here, like get a rug and tell her to put in under the washing machine to aborb the sound. it sounds like it may work, I hope so.
@JoyfulOne (6232)
• United States
17 Feb 08
If it was me, I'd invite her down to hear the machine when it's running. She probably doesn't have a clue how much that vibration goes down through the floor and amplifies the noise. Then once she heard it, I'd ask that the machine not be run until after 10 in the mornings and after 10 at night. (just as an example) If she's a friend, telling the landlord would make her quickly get angry with you more than likely. Best to go right to the person first, and use the landlord as a last resort. If you discuss it nicely with her, there's a better chance that she will be agreeable to what you've asked.
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@marciascott (25529)
• United States
17 Feb 08
Maybe you are right, but I do lke Lorie Said, get a piece of Carpet, and see if it does the trick.
@CatEyes (2448)
• United States
17 Feb 08
You can always offer yours for use. I know that would be a inconveinence, but it might also solve the problem. She could pay the difference in electricity or gas if need be. Or perhaps go to a used appliance store and check some out with her as a hint. There are even places like freecycle.org OR CREAIGSLIST.ORG. The first will give out things for free the last will sell in your area for cheap.
@marciascott (25529)
• United States
18 Feb 08
Hey Cateyes, they were talking about freecycle.com I will check the sight out you were talking about. Thanks.
@marciascott (25529)
• United States
18 Feb 08
LOL, LOL, LOL, LOL, LOL, LOl, LOL, that was so Funny!!!!!
@Polly1 (12645)
• United States
17 Feb 08
Thats a tough one. I do like Lori's idea. Hopefully that will help muffle the noise. Does she relise how much noise her machine makes and how loud it is in your part of the house. Have her come in when its really noisy, then maybe she will do her laundry during decent hours of the day. Good luck.
@raydene (9871)
• United States
18 Feb 08
Honey, Maybe she can not afford an new washer..Be thankful that you are able to have a nice washer that isn't noisy..I hope you won't be offended but in a way your are punishing her because she doesn't have something as nice as yours.
I would ask her if she could wait to do laundry after 8 AM and before 8PM..that way it wouldn't wake you up..
She probably didn't say anything when you mentioned it because she may be embarrassed that she can't afford another.
Sweets try to help your neighbor not hurt her..I have the feeling you can work this out.
oxxoxoxoxxo
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@newzealtralian (3930)
• Australia
25 Feb 08
If you both have a washing machine, maybe you could share. Or set times when she can use it so the noise doesn't bother you so much.
