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That's just an unbalanced spin. There should not be any shaking with an empty drum at 800 or 1000 rpm. At least not on the LG's but I've seen reviews on amazon saying it happens with Samsung. Well maybe then the machine isn't properly levelled. Or in need of a calibration. If it still shakes then something is loose and needs tightening.
A slower spin puts less stress on bearings. If you're OK with the longer drying time stick with it.
You said you used various descalers. Vanish isn't a descaler. But the surf one is. Did the noise begin after using the surf descaler? I've actually posted not to use it as earlier reviews complained it removed the shine from the drum. They might have altered the formula since. I figured they were the equivalent of toilet bowl cleaner from a manufacturer in France. Should descale fine but maybe more harsh
Likely not levelled properly. Which then leads to loosening of counterweight and weakening of shocks due to excessive shaking and finally leads to premature bearings failure as indictated by aircraft turbine like noise. The machine isn't designed to work under such conditions.
Some brands will still proceed with such a spin instead of throwing an error and this leads to shortening the life span of the machine with the owner being none the wiser.
How old is your neighbours machine and what brand is it?
After that try an 800 rpm spin with nothing. There should be no vibration. If there is then see above.
And can you confirm your results here after
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