How to Safely Move a Washing Machine

How to Safely Move a Washing Machine? A washing machine takes forever’s worth of your money to buy and takes up a lot of your space. But it being a necessity, the crucial thing is to accommodate your washing machine’s moving needs. The bare minimum we can do for a washing machine is keep it in a clean condition for its next move, keep the box it came in, and empty the lint collector every now and then. If you’re curious about how to safely move your washing machine, continue reading. 

Types of Washing Machines

To successfully know how to safely move a washing machine, you are supposed to first know what kind is your washing machine. 

Top load 

Favoured by those who don’t wanna bend down to pick their laundry, these are often a good option. But to have the most fun with it, you should know how to move it without being unaware of the process. Let the world go with their fancy front-loaders and washer-dryer combos while you rock your laundry with your top-load machines and save up on extra attachments and everything.  

Front load

Preferred by almost everybody in the country, these are the front face of the washing machine world . All other washing machines want to be more like it , which can be a but tedious for us in moving them. Because of their heavy weight and other factors, they are very difficult to move, but thats where professionals and blogs like these come in.  

Washer-dryer combos 

They can vary according to the user’s choice. With nothing much to say about these, they are the middle-aged, unscathed parts of the washing machine world. They take up all the space they need and will last you longer than any other washing machine type. Moving this can be a bit of a task, though! Continue reading to find out how all these can be best moved without causing damage to any of them.

Why are Washing Machines difficult to move? 

Washing machines can be heavy, given their size and how they take up the whole room. They are supposed to be safely tackled, ensuring no damage, so that they can serve a longer tenure. Moving the washing machine should be done with all the right tools and techniques to ensure no damage.

 A few pointers to remember while moving the heavy washing machine 

• Ensure detaching the water pipes and the power switch before assembling to washing machine to take for the move.
• Lift from all sides and use your back and not your knees to move the washing machines from one place of installation to another.
• Ensure the safe installation of the machine to have the same for a longer time. Assemble the washing machine for your use.  

Essentials to Move a Washing Machine Safely

Some things you’d require to move your washing machine out the door and into the home of your dreams

• A group of really strong people. 
• Cut-resistant gloves, to help prevent any injuries from those sharp edges at the bottom of the washing machine. 
• Preferably a moving trolley, lifting gear, or something of the same vibe, giving you easy access to the smooth movement of the washing machine.
•  A blanket covering the entire washing acne during transit can prevent any spillage 
• A secure trailer, so you don’t lose the washing machine you spent thousands on.

 Things to remember 

Secure the hoses and power cord

Take down all the pipes required and undo all the plugs to ensure a safer transit.  

Secure the drum

 Frontloaders, please reinstall the shipping bolts. They stabilise the drum and prevent damage during transport 

Secure the door

Tape the door shut to prevent it from swinging open. This will also protect the door from being damaged. 

Use proper equipment

 Use a moving trolley and ropes to lift and shift the entire washing machine. 

Lift correctly

 Lift using your knees and avoid any strain on the back. Take appropriate rest if lifting yourself. 

Conclusion 

Moving a washing machine feels humongous only because of the size; the rest of everything can be taken care of as long as one has the right support and manpower. Call High End Movers for all your washing machine and other move-related needs.  

Frequently Asked Questions 

How do I move a washing machine without damaging it?

Particular steps, and be careful with lifting the machine without damaging anything.

Can I move a washing machine myself?

Moving a washing machine by yourself can be difficult, given all the weight and attachments to it. 

How much does it cost to move a washing machine professionally? 

Moving a washing machine professionally can cost $60-$175 and can vary according to the movers. 

Who can I hire to move my fridge across the city? 

High-end Moves can help you move your washing machine across the city. 

Should I keep the Washing Machine box after opening it?

 Yes, keeping the washing machine box will help in moving further or shifting to any other place.