Carriage of the washing machine may be required in several cases. The first can be called the purchase of this unit in the store. The second case is moving from one apartment to another, and the third is the sale or purchase of a used car. If in the first case the buyer is not worried about the delivery of the goods to his home from the store, because this is done by specialists who are familiar with all the rules and transport the unit in special packaging that guarantees the complete safety of the contents, then in the second and third cases the question arises: how to transport it correctly a washing machine so as not to damage its mechanisms? Of course, for this you will need to prepare a household appliance, pack it and familiarize yourself with the rules of transportation. We will tell you about all this in our new material!
Preparing for transportation
Probably everyone knows that before transporting a washing machine, it needs to be packaged. Of course, it’s good if you still have the factory packaging. In this case, the machine can simply be carefully put into the box and the voids are sealed with foam or foam. But what if several years have already passed, and your factory packaging did not live up to this glorious moment? How to transport a washing machine without damaging it? Improvisation is coming! However, before you start packing the machine and transporting it, you need to perform a series of actions.
Disconnect from communications
This step may seem ridiculous, but often people start packing the machine without disconnecting the drain hoses and power cords. Of course, the consequences of such an attitude are deplorable. First of all, disconnect the household appliance from the mains, water supply and sewage system.
We get rid of water
Need to transport a washing machine? Drain all remaining water from the system as soon as possible. It can be in a pump, hoses or pipes. Of course, we must not forget about the drain filter: it must be unscrewed, freeing the drain system from the remnants of water. Only after that it will be possible to fix all the hoses and wires on the case so that they do not interfere with the carrying and do not cling to all the objects that you meet on the way. Another important detail: be sure to seal all protruding parts or corners with several layers of the usual adhesive tape. Thus, when carrying the machine, you will protect yourself from injuries.
Drum fixing
If you want to transport the washing machine, the transportation bolts, which were provided by the manufacturer of the appliance, will come in handy. If you still have them, you need to find them, screw them into the special holes that are usually located on the back of the washing machine. The purpose of this stage is to maximize the protection of all the mechanisms of the washing machine from vibration, which affects them extremely destructively. It should be noted that the transportation bolts are sold complete with any units, it does not matter if they are loaded vertically or horizontally. Bolts allow you to fix the drum in one position, so that the inside of the household appliance will remain intact.
Transportation without bolts
In the event that the bolts are long lost, the logical question arises: how to transport the washing machine without bolts for transportation? Please note: you can’t leave everything as it is! Be sure to lock the drum. How to do it? First of all, you need to remove the horizontal cover of the machine, to lay a large amount of polystyrene between the drum and the walls of the household appliance. After this, it is necessary to check whether the drum is securely fixed. Instead of foam, you can use a large number of rags, a film with bubbles and any other soft materials. After this procedure, it is necessary to carefully tighten the panel into place.
Packaging machine
Thinking about how to transport the washing machine if the original packaging is not preserved? Experts say: the body of the machine also needs protection. What to do? It is enough to wrap it with any material that you have at hand. For this purpose, rags, corrugated cardboard, stretch film are perfect. After that, it will be necessary to bandage the entire body with a rope, thus securing the improvised packaging. Instead of the rope or in addition to it, you can use thick tape.
Transportation
Right now, we suggest considering how to transport the washing machine in a passenger car or in a truck. But to begin with, we note that transportation is preceded by a procedure for carrying and loading. In no case should you turn the washing machine upside down during loading. In the event that it is inconvenient for you to carry the unit, it is better to just tilt it slightly to the side, but in no case do not turn it over. The fact is that a small amount of moisture remains in the machine, which can leak onto the control panel. Repair of a household appliance will be quite expensive, because you need to either thoroughly dry the machine before transportation, or simply do not turn it over.
Another question that worries many, is it possible to transport the washing machine on its side or put it on its side when loading it into the car or not? It should be noted that such transportation, although undesirable, is, however, quite acceptable. In the event that you have no other options, try to transport the device on its side. You can also transport the machine while standing, or by placing it on the back wall.
Subtleties of transportation
Specialists of service centers claim that the ideal transportation is transportation of a machine with a fixed drum. In the event that you are transporting any other things, try to pinch the machine with them. This procedure will ensure the safety of contacts and shock absorbers. In no case do not forget to check the detergent intake: there may be water or household chemicals in it that can be poured onto the board. The best option is to get the fence, pack it separately from the body. If this is not possible, simply wipe the part with a rag.
Is it possible to transport the washing machine while lying down? Experts say that transportation on the back wall is allowed for almost all models of washing machines, except, perhaps, Zanussi. The fact is that household appliances of this brand have rather heavy counterweights. They are located so that in a position on the back they can simply crush the filler valve. It is often found that some owners manage to transport the machine face down. This is strictly prohibited: in this case, you are unlikely to take the hatch and cuff to the destination.
The consequences of improper transport
Violating the rules for transporting a washing machine in a car, owners risk either investing in serious repairs, or simply throwing out a household appliance. Even one short trip lasting 15 minutes can result in a household appliance becoming unusable. What problems can arise if you neglect the rules of transportation? We single out the main ones:
- breakage of a power cord;
- shock absorber breakdown;
- breakdown of the powder intake and conditioner;
- closing contacts or wiring in a typewriter;
- damage to the drain pump;
- violation of the hatch;
- rupture of various rubber parts that are present in the device.
Often there is a breakdown of the case, especially its plastic parts. In addition, if transported incorrectly, the drain pump may shift and the control panel toggle switch may fail. In order to bring the washing machine not to the service center, but to the destination, it is necessary to prepare it for this event and carefully monitor it during the entire move!