Washer Moving Kit

Remove drain hose from house drain standpipe.

Washer moving kit.

This single kit which is reusable accommodates all styles of frontload washing machines and top load models with no or redesigned agitator. Pull drain hose out drain of water and store it in washer basket tub. Prepare the appliance for moving. If moving the washer with a partially filled tank of detergent do not tilt washer forward as detergent could spill from tank.

Wrap your washing machine in three to four moving blankets until it is completely covered and padded. Moving a maytag front load washer. Best practices for loading the washer and dryer. Follow the instructions in your owner s manual when installing this part.

Next get your helper or helpers to carefully lift your machine onto a dolly. Hold the blankets in place with a cord or packing tape. Shipping bolts stabilize the washer support and suspension system to prevent damage during the moving and shipping process. If you would like to download or view product literature for your appliance please visit our manuals and literature page.

Since washers and dryers are typically heavy and bulky we recommend having help while loading. Requiring on average a 5 minute installation the litkit simple system of air inflated bags and card expansion cell restricts side to side forward back and up down motion of the washer drum. Most washing machines will come with the locking kit when purchased to get the machine to the house which includes the appropriate washers. Bubble wrap 4 pack model 45490 22 99 22 99.

Set your store to see. If the kit is lost or the machine does not have the locking pieces order a kit for the appropriate transit bolts and washers. Less movement and exposure during the transport means less opportunity for. A transit bolt also called a washer shipping bolt is installed through the back a washing machine to keep the tub from moving around during shipping.

Set your store to see local availability add to cart. The drained hoses can be stored inside the washer basket tub. Secure the washer to the dolly with ropes. Many appliance manufacturers also offer washer moving kits.

Clean the outside secure the door with stretch wrap and cover the entire thing in moving blankets or paper padding. This shipping bolt part number dc97 14489a is for washers. Remove the mounting screw that holds the hose attached to the back of washer. If you are moving the units yourself you can add an extra layer of fortification for transit by using strong moving tape that can be easily removed to hold your washer and dryer s doors and latches shut.

Shipping bolt dc97 14489a holds the wash tub and basket in place while transporting the washer.