Moving House Washing Machine

The preparation stage includes disconnecting the washer from the power supply turning off the water supply draining.

Moving house washing machine. Move the washing machine. At least 24 hours before moving day run your washing machine with no clothes in it using washing cleaner then leave the door open to dry. Empty your washing machine of any remaining clothes either washed or waiting to be washed.

However lets take a quick look. Check any moving instructions for your washing machine with the manufacturer. Secure the appliance with rope or moving straps.

Moving a washing machine is about SAFETY so youre going to have to protect the appliance while its being transported to its destination home. Double-check with your level to make sure the washer is now sitting level. When you move your washer first replace the shipping bolts that were originally in the back of the washer.

Unless the instruction manual of your washing machine tells you otherwise follow this step-by-step guide on how to move a washer by yourself. Turn off the water supply by twisting the hot and cold water supply valves in a clockwise direction. Looking to keep a hold of it until 14th Nov as moving house on 20th Nov.

Transit bolts ideally A trolley or dolly Tape for securing loose wires and pipes Ratchet strap rope or wire A vehicle with washing machine-sized storage if moving long distance. Defrost your refrigerator and clean it. Backup important computer files and put important documents in a safe place.

Load the washer into the van. 1100 rpm Energy Stars. In an ideal world you will be able to book a plumber to come in and disconnect appliances however this can cost a considerable sum and you may choose to avoid calling out a plumber by disconnecting the utilities from.