Content

• Steps
• Part 1 of 2: Turning off your washing machine
• Part 2 of 2: Preparing the Washing Machine for Moving
• Tips
• Warnings

A washing machine is not an item that is often moved around the house. Usually, the washing machine is placed in the kitchen or bathroom, or in a separate room. And yet, there are times when the washing machine needs to be moved. If you change the car for a new one, move to a new house or apartment, it will need to be disconnected from the connected hoses for supplying and draining water and power. In this article, you will read tips for both shutting down your washing machine and preparing it for moving.

Steps

Part 1 of 2: Turning off your washing machine

1. 1 Close the water supply valves. Typically, the cold and hot water supply valves are located behind the washing machine and fixed to the wall. Close the valves by turning them clockwise until they stop.
   • This is the first thing to do when unplugging the washing machine. This will prevent water leaks if the hoses are accidentally damaged in step 2.
2. 2 Pull the washing machine away from the wall. If you are doing this alone, grasp the edge of the machine and move it forward.Repeat this action on the other side. If you have helpers, pull the car away by holding it on both sides at the same time.
   • Move the washing machine as far as possible so that the hoses are not stretched. Ideally, there should be enough space behind the car for you to walk behind it.
   • If the washing machine is installed so that the outlet is freely accessible, you can turn off the power immediately, and only then move the machine.
3. 3 Unplug the washing machine from the outlet. Make sure the washing machine is not washing the laundry at the moment and unplug the power plug. This will disconnect the washing machine from the power supply.
4. 4 Take the bucket. Place a basin or bucket behind the washing machine under the waterline to catch the water that runs out. Place towels and rags around the machine; water may spray and spill out when the hoses are disconnected.
5. 5 Disconnect the hoses from the washing machine. If they are secured with clamps, twist the clamp counterclockwise until they loosen. Then point the end of the hose into a bucket and drain the water.
   • Check again if the water supply valves are closed. Sometimes the valves open too easily, and you can accidentally hit them and turn on the water supply when you are behind the car.
   • Wait a few seconds after the valves close. The pressure in the hoses will be normalized and it will be easier to disconnect them.
   • If you turn on the water taps during this time, the water may drain faster.
6. 6 Disconnect the hoses from the wall. Twist counterclockwise until they detach.
   • You may need to use a tool such as pliers to disconnect the hoses, especially if the machine has not been moved in a long time.
   • As soon as you disconnect the hose, drain the remaining water into a bucket.
7. 7 Disconnect the drain hose from the drain. Depending on your plumbing system, this could be a sink drain, a floor drain, a wall-mounted sewer pipe, or a vertical riser. If you find it difficult to understand, read the instructions for the washing machine.
   • Point the free end of the hose into a bucket and drain the water.

Part 2 of 2: Preparing the Washing Machine for Moving

1. 1 Empty the bucket. Move the bucket out of the way before moving the washing machine. Wipe dry anything that might spill on the floor. You don't want to slip while moving the washing machine.
2. 2 Check all connections carefully. Make sure no hose or cord is connected to the washing machine. Continue to move the car out of its place. Remember that there may still be water inside the machine.
3. 3 Clean the connections to which the water drain hose is attached. Now is the time to brush all the drain holes from the residues that have accumulated in them over the years of using the washing machine with a brush.
4. 4 Remove the power cord. If the back of your washing machine does not provide storage space for the power cord, disconnect it, or if it is non-removable, tape it to the machine.
   • This will protect the plug and prevent the cord from being accidentally disconnected during transit.
   • It would be nice to unscrew and remove all the handles from the washing machine so that they do not accidentally fall off and get lost.
5. 5 Secure the drum. If you are transporting your washing machine for a long distance, it is very important to secure the drum, the inner part of the washing machine in which you put your laundry.
   • Depending on the model of your washing machine, this can be done with special bolts, a large V-shaped piece of foam rubber, or simply by attaching screws to the back of the machine.
   • Read the user manual to find out how to securely attach the washing machine drum. You may need to purchase a special kit for this.
6. 6 Wrap the parts. If you plan to move the washing machine to another location, wrap all hoses and cables in a towel or wrapping paper and place them inside the washing machine for safe storage.

Tips

• Free up as much space around the washing machine as possible before unplugging it. Despite the substituted containers, it will be almost impossible to avoid spilled water.
• If you have time, let the washing machine dry after disconnecting the hoses, and leave it for a day or two with the door open.
• If the connecting hoses are cracked or have been in service for more than five years, replace them with new ones.

Warnings

• Washing machines are very heavy. If you are not confident in your abilities, call helpers. Trying to cope alone can easily injure your back.