Transportation of household appliances from the manufacturer to the consumer is carried out under certain conditions - in packaging and in protective frames. But if it is enough to place the music center in a box and protect it with a foam plastic frame, then with washing machines it is not so simple.
They are designed in such a way that they have moving parts - tanks rotating inside the drums. The whole structure is suspended on powerful shock absorber springs, and from above it all adheres to a heavy piece of concrete. In fact, the drum dangles freely inside the washing machine.
If it were not for fixing with bolts, then during transportation the drum could damage the walls of the machine and damage itself. The transport bolts in the washing machine serve as a kind of fuse, protecting the insides from damage.
In this article, we will look at what shipping bolts are for in a washing machine, where they are located, what they look like and how to remove them.
How to Remove Shipping Bolts on a Washing Machine
As soon as the washing machine is delivered to the buyer, it will need to be installed and connected to the water supply and sewerage. After that, you can start using it.
During the installation process, do not forget remove shipping boltsthat will interfere with the washing and spinning processes. The use of washing machines with transport bolts not removed is not allowed! Failure to do so may result in serious damage not covered by the warranty.
Transport bolts can be removed very easily - for this you will need the most ordinary wrench suitable size. You can also use a universal wrench with an adjustable size. If there were no keys at home, then you can use pliers - this is not very convenient, but very effective.
It is better not to throw away the removed transport bolts, but put them in a bag with a technical passport and a warranty card. If suddenly the machine breaks down, it will need to be taken to the service. And transporting washing machines without transport bolts is prohibited.
Where are the shipping bolts on the washing machine
All washing machines are designed in the same way. And the shipping bolts for all models are in one place - on the back of the case.
The only exceptions are some models with vertical loading. In such machines, transport bolts can be located on top, but this is rare. But in the case of front-loading machines, there is no doubt - the bolts are located on the back wall. Looking for them somewhere else is useless.
What do shipping bolts look like on a washing machine?
The transport bolts in the washing machine look like ordinary bolts, on the top of which plastic inserts of a special shape are put on - they help the bolts keep the drum stationary. The fixed drum does not react to the wiggles and vibrations generated during transport.
Depending on the model and manufacturer, the shipping bolts may have a different appearance. But the general essence of the design is that the bolt screwed into the drum should, as it were, press the drum against the back wall, preventing it from moving. Number of bolts - three to six pieces.
How to remove transport bolts from a washing machine
As already mentioned, you can remove the shipping bolts from the washing machine wrenchwhich can be found in literally every home. The key size is from 10 to 14, depending on the model and manufacturer.
As soon as you feel that the bolt has come out of the thread, it must be carefully removed and put away in a safe place.In their place should install plastic "plugs" or plugs, which are in the package with instructions or with the inlet hose. The essence of these plugs is to close the holes remaining from the transport bolts. If there are no plugs in the kit, then the holes can not be closed with anything.
If you are unable to find and remove the shipping bolts from your washing machine yourself, seek help from specialists. Thus, you protect your washing machine from damage and save the warranty. But in general, there is nothing difficult in extracting transport bolts - every man who knows how to distinguish a screwdriver from a wrench can handle this.
What happens if you do not remove the shipping bolts from the washing machine
The question is really good. If you do not remove the shipping bolts from the washing machine, then it is most likely break down. And if it doesn’t break, then already at the washing stage it will start frantically “jumping” around the room, vibrating and making strange sounds. Too often people think it's just installed washing machine not correct, but in fact it is not.
Why is this happening? It's all about the springs washing machine damperson which the drum hangs. They act as shock absorbers, softening vibrations - in much the same way shock absorbers work in any vehicle. And if the drum is clamped with bolts, then all vibrations will be transmitted directly to the body. The laundry in the tank is not balanced, which will cause just wild vibrations - this is especially noticeable in the spin mode, when the machine accelerates, and unbalanced laundry causes beating and washing machine jumps when spinning. This is true for both conventional and direct drive machines.
A fixed drum with no ability to soften the beats will cause huge stresses on all moving parts. In particular, bearings and the engine suffer. Vibrations are harmful to all components of washing machines without exception.If a breakdown occurs, it will be possible to do not count on repairs under warranty. If you do not remove the shipping bolts from the washing machine, then any breakdowns will cost the owner a lot of money.
To avoid this, be sure to remove the shipping screws from the drum - just look at the back of the machine and make sure that there are plugged or non-plugged holes where the bolts were. If you do not know where the shipping bolts should be located - open instructions. This is the most affordable way to avoid serious damage.
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I need help removing the bolts from these holes where they are screwed in, water began to run. Tell me what can be done
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Thank you very much, you helped a lot with the answer to which I was looking for the answer the second day
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Can you tell me where to buy transport bolts? It is necessary to transport the machine sideways in a passenger car.
They began to remove the transport bolts, they noticed that one was somehow easily unscrewed when everyone untwisted, they noticed that the bolt that easily untwisted broke inside, please tell me what to do.
what happens if the rubber latches into which the transport bolts are inserted burst? the machine is still under warranty. does it pass under warranty?
Please tell me.
Tell me, where can I order transport bolts for a washing machine or is it possible to transport without them? How?
To the question of the location of the transport bolts. The author of the article categorically states that for front-loading machines they are always located on the back wall - this is a delusion. An example of a series of compact machines CANDU AQUA - two transport bolts under the top cover.
The most common location for rear-loading machines. And all the rest are exceptions, and there are not so many of them, can be neglected.
Hello, the bolts were not unscrewed during. We drove it 3 times. We found that one bolt was broken, and it seems that it was carried inside. What to do???
Almost three years drove the machine with bolts installed.I squeezed a maximum of 500 rpm and sat in an embrace, I thought the floor was uneven - that's jumping. However, the machine still works