Hi there WasherWoman! While the washer should not be visibly shaking while in use, it's likely an easy fix. In most cases, the washer shaking just means it needs to be levelled properly. But not to worry, I have this link (https://bit.ly/3Bba7rP) that can walk you through this, as well as other troubleshooting steps to resolve this for you. ^Jecca