How to disconnect a washer
How to disconnect a washer?
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Sarah
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I have a washer that needs to be disconnected, and I want to do it right. Could you please share instructions and tips on how to safely disconnect a washer?
Thanks a bunch for your help!
Be sure to turn off the water valves before starting.
A couple videos
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNSJZVWsnSg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3ynzV8EqOg
Turn off the water valves.
Pull or drag the washing machine away from the wall.
Unplug the washing machine.
Get a bucket to collect the extra water in the hoses.
Detach the hoses from the machine.
Remove the hoses from the wall.Turn the ends counterclockwise until the hoses detach.
Remove the drain hose from the drain.
Turn off the water valves. Then Pull or drag the washing machine away from the wall. Unplug the washing machine. Get a bucket. Place a water pan or bucket behind the washing machine, under the water lines where it will catch water. Surround the bucket with several towels to catch any additional leaks or water that may spill out when the pipes are detached.
Detach the hoses from the machine.
Remove the hoses from the wall.Turn the ends counterclockwise until the hoses detach. Remove the drain hose from the drain. Depending on your plumbing setup, this might be a laundry sink, a floor drain, a wall-mounted drain, or a tall stand-pipe. Each of these requires a slightly different process of hose removal. Consult the instructions that came with your machine if it is not immediately obvious.
Point the free end of this hose toward your bucket as well, to allow any water to flow out. Remove the power cord.Unless you are setting the machine back up in the same spot, it's a good idea to remove the power cord or, if it is not removable, tape it in place.
Secure the drum. If you will be moving the washing machine any significant distance, it is important to secure the "drum," the inner chamber of the washer that moves. [9]
Depending on the model of your machine, this can be achieved with special bolts, a large y-shaped piece of foam, or even simply tightening some screws in the back.
Consult your manual on how best to secure the drum in your machine. You may need to buy a special kit for this.
Hi Sarah, hope this helps you out.
First pull washer out to access hoses and power supply
Unplug power cord
turn off hot and cold water supplies
disconnect the hoses by unscrewing them they may have water in them so have a towel ready
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNSJZVWsnSg
These are all great tips! If you still have the manual or can look it up online after finding the serial number on the machine, there should be very clear instructions to guide you.
Switch off the water supply and unplug the machine from the wall.Pull the machine away from the wall and place a bucket under the hoses.
Unscrew the water pipes from the back of the machine and the wall and drain any excess water. Remove the drain hose from the drain or the outlet pipe and drain any remaining water.
Your washing machine is now disconnected and ready to be moved.
Hopefully this video can help you out! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=daMdNDvGsCs
Turn off both the hot and cold water lines and then unscrew them. Most washers don't have a drain that actually screws on to a fitting, so you probably only need to remove it.
You should definitely refer to the manual and turn off the water. Have a bucket nearby to catch any water that may drip.
Amazing, thanks all
Turn off the water valve and unplug the machine.
After removing the machine from the wall, take hold of the bucket. Make the disconnect after that. Take off the drain hose from the drain and the hoses from the wall.