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| Post# 512765 4/21/2011 at 06:51 (4,751 days old) by cyclemonitor () | ||
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Would I need to do anything special to move these machines? A distance of about 20 miles in a open bed pick up. Thanks for your input! 
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| Post# 512773 , Reply# 1 4/21/2011 at 07:01 (4,751 days old) by dj-gabriele () | ||
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Well, just put back the transit bolts, otherwise just lay the machines on the side and you're done! Avoid any bumps on the street ;) | ||
| Post# 512779 , Reply# 2 4/21/2011 at 07:13 (4,751 days old) by cyclemonitor () | ||
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Transit Bolts
Not sure if I have them.... :o(
if I don't ...what next? | ||
Post# 512784 , Reply# 3 4/21/2011 at 07:22 (4,751 days old) by combo52  (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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MOVING FL WASHERS If you have them reinstall the shipping bolts otherwise keep the washer upright. I have said that it is OK to lay TL washers on thier sides but a FLer should never be laid on its side unless all the factory shipping braces are installed. When driving with the FL washer upright in the truck with no shipping bolts it is a good not to go flying over speed bumps but normal little bumps won't hurt a thing. Do strap the washer down as they like to tip. The dryer doesn't need any special cautions, just treat it as if it was a good piece of furniture, laying it on its side is fine if you want. | ||
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Post# 512802 , Reply# 4 4/21/2011 at 08:03 (4,751 days old) by steved (Guilderland, New York) |
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Call a moving company They use a generic stablizer "air bag" to secure the interior. You could maybe buy the kit from them. A self-storage place might even sell something. | ||
| Post# 512829 , Reply# 5 4/21/2011 at 11:35 (4,751 days old) by mrb627 (Buford, GA) | ||
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Post# 513242 , Reply# 7 4/23/2011 at 13:09 (4,749 days old) by foraloysius (Leeuwarden, Friesland, the Netherlands) |
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| Post# 513374 , Reply# 9 4/24/2011 at 08:27 (4,748 days old) by cyclemonitor () | ||
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Thank You! I will dig around and see if I can find the bolts. I remember cutting some straps also...I think..... | ||
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Post# 513379 , Reply# 10 4/24/2011 at 09:27 (4,748 days old) by sudsmaster (SF Bay Area, California) |
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 I've transported a number of Miele washers in the back of my pickup with no operational issues afterward. Never have seen a shipping bolt for one.
I ease them up a ramp into the truck, and then position them upright against the far side of the bed (against the cab). The ride will be gentlest there, as opposed to hanging off the tailgate. Of course I avoid bumps and drive as gently as possible.
I've heard about the blanket trick and I think extra bed pillows (if you got them) would also work.
These machines are sturdier than one might thing. But of course if you hear clanging you're doing something wrong. | ||
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Post# 513446 , Reply# 11 4/24/2011 at 16:59 (4,748 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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MOVING FL WASHERS Putting blankets or pillows in the tub will do no good what so ever and may even make it more lilkly that damage will occour if you end up adding any weight to the tub. How if you take the top off the machine and the lower front panel and pack stuff on the outside of the tub this could help.
3BW the steam generators on most FL washers only hold a few ounces of water and most SG are not mounted on the suspended tub assembly anyway, they are usually mounted directly to the cabinet. | ||
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