Excellent questions! Our washers are designed to help reduce vibrations as much as possible. However, there are still many factors that could cause shaking in the washer. This link (https://bit.ly/3yYHVGV) has everything you need to know about stopping and preventing vibrations. Additionally, this model (as well as our other front load models) does have a pump filter that will need to be cleaned regularly. This link (https://bit.ly/3mt33Rp) is full of information on the best ways to clean the washer, including a section on how to clean the pump filter. ^Jecca