Transportation 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 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 a special package that guarantees the complete safety of the contents, then in the second and third cases the question arises: how to transport 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 transport
Probably everyone knows that before transporting a washing machine, it must be packed. Of course, it's good if you still have the original packaging. In this case, the machine can simply be carefully placed in the box andseal the voids with foam or foam rubber. But what if several years have passed and your factory packaging has not lived up to this glorious moment? How to transport a washing machine without damaging it? It's time for improvisation! However, there are a few things you need to do before you start packing and transporting your machine.
Disconnect from communications
This step may seem ridiculous, but often people start packing the car without unplugging 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 electricity, water supply and sewer system.
Get rid of water
Need to move your washing machine? Drain any remaining water from the system as soon as possible. It can be in the pump, hoses or nozzles. Of course, we must not forget about the drain filter: it must be unscrewed, freeing the drain system from residual water. Only after that it will be possible to fix all the hoses and wires on the body 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 most ordinary adhesive tape. Thus, when carrying the machine, you will protect yourself from injury.
Fixing the drum
If you want to transport the washing machine, the shipping bolts that wereprovided by the device manufacturer. In the event that you still have them, you need to find them, screw them into special holes, which are usually located on the back of the washing machine. The purpose of this stage is the maximum protection of all mechanisms of the washing machine from vibration, which affects them extremely destructively. It should be noted that shipping bolts are sold complete with any units, no matter if they are vertically loaded or horizontally loaded. Bolts allow you to fix the drum in one position, so that the inside of the household appliance will remain intact.
Transport 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 not leave everything as it is! Be sure to fix the drum. How to do it? First of all, you need to remove the horizontal cover of the machine, lay a large amount of foam between the drum and the walls of the household appliance. After that, you need to check whether the drum is securely fixed. Instead of foam, you can use a large amount of rags, bubble wrap, and any other soft materials. After this procedure, you must carefully screw the panel into place.
Car packaging
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? Enough to wrap it upwhatever material you have on hand. For this purpose, rags, corrugated cardboard, stretch film are perfect. After that, it will be necessary to tie up the entire body with a rope, thus securing the impromptu packaging. Instead of a rope or in addition to it, you can use thick tape.
Transportation
Right now we propose to consider how to transport the washing machine in a car or truck. But first, we note that the transportation is preceded by the procedure of carrying and loading. Under no circumstances should the washing machine be turned 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 turn it over. The fact is that a small amount of moisture remains in the machine, which can leak onto the control panel. Repairing a household appliance will be quite expensive, so you must either dry the machine thoroughly before transporting it, 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 into a car or not? It should be noted that such transportation, although undesirable, is quite acceptable. In the event that you have no other options, try to carry the device on its side. You can also transport the machine standing up, or laying it on the back wall.
Subtleties of transportation
Specialistsservice centers say: the ideal transportation is the transportation of a machine with a fixed drum. In the event that you are transporting any other things, try to clamp 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: it may contain water or household chemicals that may spill onto the board. The best option is to get the intake, pack it separately from the body. If you do not have such an opportunity, just wipe the part with a rag.
Can I transport the washing machine 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 quite heavy counterweights. They are located so that in the 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 whole hatch and cuff to your destination.
Consequences of incorrect transportation
By violating the rules for transporting a washing machine in a car, owners risk either spending money on serious repairs or simply throwing away the household appliance. Even one short trip of 15 minutes can result in a household appliance becoming unusable. What problems can arise if you neglect the rules of transportation? Let's highlight the main ones:
- break in power cord;
- breakage of shock absorbers;
- breakdown of the intake for powder 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, with improper transportation, the drain pump may move, the control panel toggle switch may fail. In order to take the washing machine not to the service center, but to the destination, you need to prepare it for this event and carefully monitor it during the entire move!
