My beloved 2003 TOL Whirlpool Gold top load washer is going into storage for my sister to use when they build their house...which will be 1 to 2 years. Any pointers other than to do a "clean cycle" and make sure that it is dry? Gotta make way for my new Speed Queen set that is coming next week for the house.
How to place a washer into storage?
- Thread starter danmantn
- Start date
Help Support :
dj-gabriele
Well-known member
- Joined
- Jun 24, 2007
- Messages
- 1,685
You could start running the hottest wash possible with some detergent and then another wash, hottest that you can without anything.
After that drain the machine lowering the drain tube to the floor and leave it to dry for 3-4 days.
Put something so the lid doesn't stay completely closed like styrofoam and cover it with a cloth so it doesn't get dust inside and on the control panel.
After that drain the machine lowering the drain tube to the floor and leave it to dry for 3-4 days.
Put something so the lid doesn't stay completely closed like styrofoam and cover it with a cloth so it doesn't get dust inside and on the control panel.
Dan -
Is the washer going to be exposed to freezing temps? If so, be sure the mixing valve is drained, and water is out of the pump.
If that is not a concern, then you're probably fine just packing it away. I think the suggestion of lowering the drain hose is good though - it will allow most of the excess water to drain out and not mildew later, etc.
So what are you getting new?
Gordon
Is the washer going to be exposed to freezing temps? If so, be sure the mixing valve is drained, and water is out of the pump.
If that is not a concern, then you're probably fine just packing it away. I think the suggestion of lowering the drain hose is good though - it will allow most of the excess water to drain out and not mildew later, etc.
So what are you getting new?
Gordon
With the machine disconnected and the hoses in a bucket, plug the washer back in , and turn it on to the fill section of any cycle that allows warm water. That will let the water out of the mixing valve.
Then set it to spin. Any water still in the pump should head down the drain hose.
Gordon
Then set it to spin. Any water still in the pump should head down the drain hose.
Gordon
mrb627
Well-known member
Complete Evacuation
If you want to completely remove all water from the machine, use a shop vac. suction hose to drain hose. The vac will suck all the standing water out of the pump.
Malcolm
If you want to completely remove all water from the machine, use a shop vac. suction hose to drain hose. The vac will suck all the standing water out of the pump.
Malcolm
Do not drain washer completely before storing because the seals in the pump will dry rot. It is recommended to use RV Antifreeze, use more or less 1-2 quarts and run the last two minuets of a spin cycle to mix water and RV antifreeze to protect the pump from drying out and seizing.
Please read your manual for further instructions!
http://www.amazon.com/Honeywell-CPG...PS/ref=sr_1_18?ie=UTF8&qid=1301347594&sr=8-18
Please read your manual for further instructions!
http://www.amazon.com/Honeywell-CPG...PS/ref=sr_1_18?ie=UTF8&qid=1301347594&sr=8-18
As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
RV antifreeze will work just as well......
I use simple Windshield Washer Antifreeze......
I use simple Windshield Washer Antifreeze......
STORING DD WASHERS
One tip that was forgotten is to remove all three hoses and place in the tub, there should be no reason to run a clean cycle. Be sure to leave the washer upright if it will be subject to freezing temperature, other wise the balance ring may freeze and split.
One tip that was forgotten is to remove all three hoses and place in the tub, there should be no reason to run a clean cycle. Be sure to leave the washer upright if it will be subject to freezing temperature, other wise the balance ring may freeze and split.
Similar threads
