Transporting the washing machine - tips and information

If you have to transport a washing machine, you have to prepare a few things. We will show you what they are and give tips for transporting the heavy household appliance.

Transporting the washing machine: the preparation

Make sure you have a bucket ready if you want to make the washing machine ready for transport. Then proceed as follows:

• Before preparing the washing machine for transport, pull the power plug and turn off the tap to which the machine is connected.
• First remove the water supply hose from the tap and place the connector in the bucket. This is how the residual water can run off. You must also remove the drain hose and let it run empty.
• Since there is still water in the device itself, you must remove it before transporting it. To do this, open the flap at the bottom of the front and pull out the small hose. If you tilt the device a little, the water will drain.
• In the next step, mount the transport lock. We describe in detail how this can be done in another article.

Tips for washing machine transportation

• Check again that the machine door is locked securely. If you attach cables and hoses to the device with adhesive tape, transportation is easier.
• Get help for transportation. A washing machine can be carried better in pairs.
• If you have to climb stairs or travel long distances with the machine, the use of a hand truck is recommended. In this case, fix the device with belts.
• Also transport the washing machine as upright as possible. This also applies to transport by car. Here you should secure the device sufficiently so that it cannot slip.

If you follow the necessary steps, your device will survive the transport unscathed. We will show you how to connect the washing machine correctly when it is in its new place in the next article.