It s too risky to move a washing machine on its side as that could cause the drum to lose its correct alignment.
Best way to move washer up stairs.
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Adjust the front legs to make the machine level across the front and from front to back.
The equipment can be placed behind a curb but it will be hard to move.
Moving washer dryer to upstairs laundry room the pros.
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Continue using the stair climber to raise the dryer one step at a time until you have reached the top of the.
Shut off the hot and cold water valves to the washer.
No more lugging laundry up and down the stairs.
Have friends help you maneuver the secured and loaded washer out of your home.
Step 6 go up two or three steps and tip the appliance cart toward you while your moving partner or partners lift up on the side of the appliance that is touching the appliance cart from the bottom.
Moving a musty washer is no good so run a rinse cycle to clean it in advance of the move using either a packed washer cleaner or a homemade solution.
If a pan and drain is used under the washer for protection a primer or valve that drips some water into the drain pipe s trap is needed.
The proper way to move a washing machine is in an upright position.
Lift the machine slightly with a pry bar to take the weight off the front legs then turn the legs until the side of the washer is plumb.
I continue to devise and try to devise mechanical assists to lifting.
Family handyman push the washing machine back into position if it has moved across the floor.
If moving a washer and dryer diy style isn t for you there are plenty of professional moving companies that can handle the task for you.
Raise the wheel assembly to the third step then raise the dryer to the second step.
Week leading up to the move.
Move the appliance cart with the washer to the bottom of the stairs with the handle and the wheels against the stairs.
After the cycle is done be sure to leave the lid or door open to help air out the appliance.