H0020808145D Genuine Shock Absorber for Fisher & Paykel, Haier Front Load Washing Machines WH8060J3

Front loaders rely on dampers to keep the tub under control, and H0020808145D is a genuine shock absorber for Fisher & Paykel and Haier front load washing machines. The model on file is the Fisher & Paykel WH8060J3. The tub hangs on springs and is steadied from below by dampers like this one, which soak up movement so the machine stays quiet and settled through the spin.

Front loader loud on spin or moving across the floor

Shock absorbers sit under the tub and slow down its movement, especially as the drum speeds up and passes through the wobbly stage of the spin. Once they wear out, the tub bounces freely. You'll hear thumping or banging, see the machine shake or walk across the floor, and may find the drum knocks against the cabinet. Some machines cut the spin short or show an unbalance error because the tub moves too much. With the top panel off, push down on the tub and let go. If it bounces more than once, the dampers are tired.

Part details

• Genuine part H0020808145D
• Tub shock absorber (damper) for front load washers
• Listed for the Fisher & Paykel WH8060J3

Changing the shock absorbers

Unplug the machine and shut off the taps. Dampers are usually reached by removing the front or rear panel, and each one is held by pins or bolts at the tub and the base. Check that the rating printed on the old damper matches the new one before fitting. If one has failed, the others have done the same work, so replacing them together gives the most even result.

Questions about this part

How many shock absorbers does my machine need?

Most front loaders use two or more dampers under the tub. Count how many your machine has once the panel is off, and if they are the same age, order enough to replace them as a set.