Moving Miele washers without transit bars

[ronhic]

...Ok, I am working on the assumption that I get this machine (W698) off ebay...

Any thoughts as to how to secure the drum without transit bars? I have to move it approx 20klms...

 

[dj-gabriele]

Why don't you ask one of your local dealers for discarded ones? They might be willing to help you

 

[aquarius1984]

I doubt that it would make any difference. We transport machines without any bars for hundreds of miles sometimes with no ill effect.

The transit brackets are more for initial transportation on lorries and wagons where there may be uncarefulness of drivers and other associates involved in delivery from factory to consumer.

Just make sure the machine is laid on the side opposite to the dispenser drawer to stop water peeing out.

 

[aaronfitzy]

I've wondered about this also....

After reading the manual to my Duet washer, it states that I HAVE to contact Sears to have them come out and secure the drum before I transport the washer. It also says that the original shipping bolts cannot be used, yeah right! I saved my shipping bolts and that's what I'll be using when or if I move.

Aaron

 

[peterh770]

All of my machines are transported on their side in the back of my RAV4 or 4Runner, dispenser side up.

 

[chestermikeuk]

Interesting...Different Ways

hey Chris, the big thing is just make sure you get it!!!

If I have to transport on their side its always dispenser side down as the drum can lay against it for support and then the timer & electrics are always on top!!!!...this stops any water from hitting the electrics.....

If you are worried about the struts then I would whip the top off and stuff a rolled up towel down each side, and front & back if you can, to hold the drum securely....

 

[brisnat81]

Hi Chris

If you can put it on its side in a station wagon rather than upright in a trailer, you'll get a lot less bounce. We use the Landcruiser for Moving the FL machines because they just slide in the back upright.

When it goes in my wagon I follow mikes advice, except I lay them dispensor side up so that the dispenser to tub hose doesnt get crushed where it press fits into the side of the tub. As long as you tilt it over gently and dont just drop it to the side, the Miele has 4 springs on top and two shock absorbers so its hard to hurt and everything moves back into place when you stand it back up.

Another piece of advice, depending on how big your cargo area is, Tie it down. Use a ratchet strap, because you'll be amazed how fast a 100kg Miele can side and either damage itself or the window tint/glass. If you have to fold the rear seats, pad any hinges well and make sure the machine cant move, or you could end up damaging the porcelain finish in the sides. On machines that I have to rest in the back/over the seats, I usually connect the ratchet strap to the toungue that the seats clip onto when locked upright.

 

[favorit]

congrats Chris !!

I'm with Mike and Nathan ... but as for fastening it with belts, I were more worried about the washer damaging the car rather than the opposite

My sister moved twice and I don't guess my B.I.L. has ever used the struts. Do some weight lifting as training, the beast weights round 100 kg

 

[bertrum]

Im with aquarius1984 and Peter on this one. I always transport machines laying on the oppsosite side to the dispenser drawer. If a heavy drum is sitting on the dispenser box it will go crack as soon as you hit a bump.

 

[chestermikeuk]

Well.....

I`ve probably transported more front loaders than Rob or Peter put together like that and never had a cracked dispenser yet, luck of the draw (every pun intended) or law of averages I guess...Lol

 

[aquarius1984]

I fail to see how water can escape Mike when the drawer is upmost. Naturally we always plug the drain hose but there should be no water leakage or damage to electrics.

We find that we get water everywhere when transporting them on the drawer side as it comes out the sump up the drum and into the soap hose.

Different experiences as you say.

 

[aquarius1984]

Thinking about it we got the advice from Mathew when we picked up the first machine the Electron 1100,

Its the way he moves his rental machines around to reduce the risk of damage so we have always used his method with the most success.

 

[ronhic]

Thanks people....

....now just to get it....

...and wear the flack of 'He who thinks he knows best'...

Seems left or right doesn't matter much so long as she doesn't slide around in the load bay of the car...

..will pack with towels/pillows to stop any internal damage anyway...just to make sure!

 

[launderess]

One Can Purchase Shipping Bolts From Miele

If you feel they are required, just have Miele Oz look up the part number.

Ordered a set for my unit to have it moved, and the Miele tech who took the order said so many people have to order new sets of shipping braces because installers of new units take them away. Miele chucks them into the rubbish unless the installer/Miele tech takes them and does not turn them in.

 

[brisnat81]

If you put it dispenser side down make sure you remove the inspection cover from the pump first and drain the machine, the Miele's also have an air break in the drain line, so if there is any water in there it will come out the air break as well as the dispenser drawer.

 

[favorit]

Launderess you're right but ....

... you know Miele Service, maybe he would pay more for the struts than for the washer LOL

Current machines have a "struts-holder" in the back

 

[eddy1210]

Chris you should be fine

Like others here, I've transported and moved all my Miele washers in without shipping bolts installed with no problems at all. They would help if the machine fell off the back of my pickup but thankfully that has not happened. Congrats on getting this Miele, you're going to love it.

 

[gizmo]

Hi Chris

I have a Miele W830 which I have transported 3 times in the back of my wagon with no damage. Last trip was only last weekend, I had given the machine to a relative, they have used it for a while, then said it wasn't working, it just skips through a cycle, flashing each display light for a second then skipping to the next. They bought a new Simpson FL basic model, I brought the Miele home and so far I can't fault it, though I haven't run a full cycle yet, just a couple of spins. Any way, no transport damage.

If you wish to be really careful, you can scrounge some heavy cardboard and/or some polystyrene packaging from your friendly local big appliance store, then stuff them up inside the machine between the drum and the side wall. It helps prevent inside-out dents. But the Mieles are pretty tough - there's probably more metal in one Miele than in a dozen Kia Rios.

(speaking of which, how's the Morris going?)

Chris.

 

[fl1012]

Dunno about Miele

But Zanussi say not to ever sit their older machines (and possibly newer ones too) on their back or sides, as it can damage the pressure system. This goes for when carrying out repairs aswell as during transportation.

I've always transported mine in the upright position, usually with towels or sheets round the drum to stop too much movement on bumpy bits of road.

Whilst i've not needed to tip the machines up to carry out repairs, i intend to lay them on their front with some sponge or layers of towels under the facia & door to prevent damage, should i need to repair anything.