Moving a Washer and/or Dryer

[soapnsuds]

Hi Gang,

If you have to move a washer/Dryer and you couldn't fit them in standing up and you have to lay them on their side to move them for a short distance what's best? Lay them on their side? (LT or RT?) Lay them backwards or on their front?

Thanks! -Laurent

 

[qsd-dan]

Most dryers can be laid down flat any direction you desire. With washers, it pretty much depends on the make and model. What's considered a short distance?

 

[rapunzel]

As far as I know when moving a washer one needs to brace the tub. When I had my new TL delivered there was a plastic tub brace inside the washtub and a plastic plug that went in underneath the machine to stabilize the transmission. I've still got them stored somewhere in case I ever need to move my machine. Once the tub is stabilized I don't see why it can not be placed on its side.

 

[soapnsuds]

thanks guys

Not too far...say across town (5-10 miles). I would say a top loader like an old maytag, I could lay on it's side? And a front loader I would lay it on it's back?

The reason I ask it that I have a fried who has an Escalade and I could use that sometimes vs. paying the 40 bucks to rent a darn u-haul!

 

[iheartmaytag]

If the tubs were braced

You may be ok.
In all honesty, I would spend the $40 bucks and transport them upright.

 

[spankomatic]

As Dad always said.... Use the right tool for the right job. Seems to me the Uhaul is the better tool for this job.

Jim

 

[tbolt25]

Be careful if it's an old-style GE

If it is an old-style GE (like a Filter-Flo) , be very careful with it as it could pull the huge transmission boot loose, or mess up the cable-and-pulley suspension system.

 

[soapnsuds]

Well the verdict is in...

Sounds like I better just get my arse down to U-Haul! lol

Thanks for the input guys.

Laurent