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Moving a washing machine |
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Post# 322902 , Reply# 1   1/7/2009 at 11:16 (5,558 days old) by revvinkevin (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land)   |   | |
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I believe it all depends on what the machine is and how far are moving it. If it's a top loading machine and you have access to a truck or van (borrow or rent), it's best to keep it upright. If you can do that I don't see any need for "shipping blocks" to restrict the tub movement, unless perhaps you are moving this machine across the country, then it may be a good precaution "just in case". If you only have access to an SUV or wagon, I would suggest laying it on it's side (or front) rather then the back. Mostly because all of the connections are on the back and would interfer with sliding the machine in/out AND they could possibly get damaged in the process too. If it's a front loader, I would think the same (upright or on it's side) would apply, HOWEVER, if you have to lay it on it's side I think it would be more important to put something inside to restrict the drum/tub movement, to protect the suspension. |
Post# 322990 , Reply# 2   1/7/2009 at 22:21 (5,558 days old) by ronhic (Canberra, Australia)   |   | |
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Post# 323019 , Reply# 3   1/8/2009 at 01:28 (5,558 days old) by dadoes (TX, U.S. of A.)   |   | |
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Post# 323061 , Reply# 4   1/8/2009 at 11:30 (5,557 days old) by kenmoreguy64 (Charlotte, NC)   |   | |
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Further to the note about Whirpool/Kenmore belt drives, these machines shouldn't be laid-down on any side for a long period of time unless you've determined that the transmission is not going to leak oil (often they do, sometimes they don't). This may take 30 minutes or more to happen, but once it does a gearcase can be subject to loose as much as half the 15 ounces of oil. This would would be nearly impossible to get out of an SUV's carpet, not to mention it needing to be INSIDE the transmission not on your floor.
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