A: This is to prevent water running into the dryer in the event that there is a leakage or problem with the washer. If the washer was to malfunction and flood, the dryer would be damaged too and possibly start a fire. Plus because the washer handles water, it is much heavier than the dryer which is lightweight in comparison. Putting the washer up is therefore unnecessarily straining the dryer. In recent times, as manufacturers move to cheaper and cheaper ways to produce a washing machine one of the things that seems to have suffered through cost cutting is washing machine drum paddles or drum lifters that now seem to break more than ever before. If the manufacturer of your washing machine has provided detailed instructions on how to prepare your washer for moving, do follow them. If not, then our general tips for moving a washing machine should be enough to make sure nothing bad happens to your trusted appliance.

It is tempting to think that a washing machine without drum paddles would be a better idea but there are other considerations, such as the ISE washing machines mentioned below, where a removable drum paddle in the drum is a very good idea. Were there aren't any drum paddles, if the lifter or paddle moulded into the steel of the drum gets damaged (it does happen quite often) then you have to replace the complete drum which, we can assure you, will not be cheap but more than that, you then have no route at all to retrieve items that get trapped and that happens even more than a damaged drum. Why Drum Paddles Break The only other reason, after you replace the part, is that they were not fitted correctly and have come loose and broken again. There are not too many washing machine drum paddles that offer this convience either. Reasonably Easy To Replace Drum Paddles Once the drain hose has been disconnected from the U-bend in the sink, any water poured into the sink may pour out into the cupboard. So either make sure no water gets into the sink until you are finished. Or try stuffing a floor cloth or something into the hole. Watch the flooringStep 2. Clean your washing machine drum by using a normal wash cycle (select the shortest one) or by using the special Clean cycle that most modern washing machines have. Do not use any detergent. Now you can access from below in most washing machines, especially the cheaper ones as it costs too much to put a base on the machine.

You also need to line up the clips on the bottom of the paddle with the holes inside the washing machine drum. The 9-Hole Drum Paddle Lifter is an essential part of optimal washing performance in your washer. It’s responsible for effectively agitating and moving the laundry inside the drum during the wash cycle. It’s the part that lifts and tumbles the clothes, allowing the detergent and water to reach every garment. How do you know if your drum paddle lifter is broken or is not working correctly? Knowing how to move a washing machine by yourself is primarily about knowing how to get a washing machine ready to move: following the instruction manual, preparing an appliance dolly and moving blankets, disconnecting and draining the washer, installing the transit bolts, securing the hoses, and more. What do you need to move a washing machine? Lots of people wash all manners of things in a washing machine that they shouldn't then, especially if the washing machine is in warranty, won't or don't admit it. But the short of it is, if you get broken drum paddles in warranty expect to be charged for replacements.Step 16. Warning: moving a washing machine without professional movers can be plain dangerous due to its enormous weight. How heavy is a washing machine? Large-capacity front load washing machines can weigh anywhere between 160 and 230 pounds, medium-capacity front loading washers weigh around 180 pounds, while small-capacity front-loader weigh an average of 140 pounds. The two screws, one to the front of the drum paddle and one to the rear, are shown here and they are of course Torx head screws that hold it in place When it comes to fitting a new paddle, you need to make sure the side with the three small bumps is facing the front of the washing machine. All washing machine spares suppliers know this and they also know that drum paddles break for the fundamental reasons above so do not think that they will be replaced free of charge if you don'tfit them correctly as they probably won't be. Step 19. Load the washer into the moving vehicle by using the loading ramp. Once inside, tie up the machine in place with straps and rope to reduce the amount of abrupt and unexpected movements your expensive appliance will be subjected to.