My bro/sis inlaw are taking my old washer and dryer home to NY. Father inlaw mentioned something about a shipping part that will hold the washer drum in place so the bearing doesn't get damaged on the trip.
I dont remember pulling any part out that held the drum in place. In the owners manual/parts list, I see p/n 3348675 Shipping Kit (no pic). On kenmore.com, I can find that p/n but it says "We're Sorry. Due to unavailability, the following parts can not be ordered."
I never heard of such nonsense, but it doenst sound unreasonable to me. WTF?
If you've ever seen how those machines ( and most appliances) were handled before the end user got them, you would understand the "transport kit" or what ever.
FEW folks will move their appliance the way they are handled in warehouses and distribution centers.
ride it and be careful, you're in better hands on a washboard road.
prior to the end user getting a washer or dryer they are beat to hell in shipping... but everything is secured. the drums don't move in washers at all. same for dryers. the only damage done in shipping is dents and dings and those units are clearanced or returned for credit or repair.
what kind of washer is it?
you say old so i'm assuming it's a top load washer.
you want to keep the drum from moving. if it's a GE there was a rod that went in the side at the very bottom. you coudl replace it with a wooden dowell from the hardware store. they also come with cardboard or styrofoam that wedges between the top of the drum and the casing. it's held in there tight by tape holding the lid closed.
whirlpools and ropers have straps that pull out of the back bottom. can't put those back in. they also have the drum secured at the top the same way as the GE's so go ahead and plan to duplicate that.
maytags use cardboard at the top to hold the drum in place like all others but they sit in a plastic tray that holds everything securely.
either way, i'd just wedge large pieces of styrofoam (or cardboard if you have to) in the inside of the washer, inserting it from the bottom (assuming the bottom is open) to keep the drum from moving side to side and hitting the casing.
the dryer doesn't have anything to hold the drum in place. it'll be fine.
don't lay down the washer. the oil in the tranny will leak and get all out of wack. most of the time it'll ruin the tranny in a short time on older units HOWEVER if you do lay it down you might get away with no problems if you sit the machine upright for a day or so before running it the first time after the move. (same goes for fridges and their freon or whatever that crap is)
Take duct tape and tape the tub from inside to the top on 4 places as long as it isn't a front load. The dryer no worries. 15 years appliance repair speaking.
prior to the end user getting a washer or dryer they are beat to hell in shipping... but everything is secured. the drums don't move in washers at all. same for dryers. the only damage done in shipping is dents and dings and those units are clearanced or returned for credit or repair.
what kind of washer is it?
you say old so i'm assuming it's a top load washer.
you want to keep the drum from moving. if it's a GE there was a rod that went in the side at the very bottom. you coudl replace it with a wooden dowell from the hardware store. they also come with cardboard or styrofoam that wedges between the top of the drum and the casing. it's held in there tight by tape holding the lid closed.
whirlpools and ropers have straps that pull out of the back bottom. can't put those back in. they also have the drum secured at the top the same way as the GE's so go ahead and plan to duplicate that.
maytags use cardboard at the top to hold the drum in place like all others but they sit in a plastic tray that holds everything securely.
either way, i'd just wedge large pieces of styrofoam (or cardboard if you have to) in the inside of the washer, inserting it from the bottom (assuming the bottom is open) to keep the drum from moving side to side and hitting the casing.
the dryer doesn't have anything to hold the drum in place. it'll be fine.
don't lay down the washer. the oil in the tranny will leak and get all out of wack. most of the time it'll ruin the tranny in a short time on older units HOWEVER if you do lay it down you might get away with no problems if you sit the machine upright for a day or so before running it the first time after the move. (same goes for fridges and their freon or whatever that crap is)
you can lay down the dryer without any problems.
hahaha, i suck at life. damn lowe's ruined me. haha
after typing that i almost deleted it after seeing how much of a nerd i looked like typing all that crap..... but instead i tucked my tail and left it in hopes of helping a fellow NC4x4'er
now, as for fridges.... i can't tell all my secrets but i will let you guys know that you can reverse the doors on almost all top mount [freezer] style refridgerators to allow the doors to open the correct way in your kitchen.... as opposed to opening away from a wall and trapping you between the open door and a wall
