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Transporting a Dryer
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Post# 551983   10/26/2011 at 09:01 (4,537 days old) by bingwsguy (Binghamton NY)        

Is it ok to transport a dryer on it's side/back, or should it be kept upright? Didn't know if placing it in any direction other than upright would "upset" the drum/rollers? Thanks




Post# 552093 , Reply# 1   10/26/2011 at 17:35 (4,537 days old) by bingwsguy (Binghamton NY)        

Anyone have any thoughts? I'm wondering if I can stuff it in my suv or need a truck. . Thanks

Post# 552095 , Reply# 2   10/26/2011 at 17:49 (4,537 days old) by Tomturbomatic (Beltsville, MD)        
Congratulations on your new dryer!

You should not have any trouble. Be careful of the trim as you slide the machine in and out of your vehicle. If it's a condenser and has been used, be sure you drain it as well as possible to prevent a wet spot in your SUV. I am sure you will drive your treasure home gently.

Post# 552110 , Reply# 3   10/26/2011 at 19:13 (4,537 days old) by bingwsguy (Binghamton NY)        
Tom

Thanks for the advice. The dryer is a "big load" Maytag DG series (something or other) model. All I know is it matches my A407 control panel & is in nice shape.

Post# 552173 , Reply# 4   10/27/2011 at 01:57 (4,537 days old) by DaveAMKrayoGuy (Oak Park, MI)        
I'd once heard that:

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a GAS dryer needed more care in moving than an electric one would...

Has anyone else?


-- Dave


Post# 552200 , Reply# 5   10/27/2011 at 07:37 (4,536 days old) by akronman (Akron/Cleveland Ohio)        
Gas Dryer

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If the igniter is on its last legs and ready to crumble, sometimes moving the machine will finally break it. Other than that, no problems with moving dryers, and the igniters are delicate to begin with.



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