How to store a washing machine
If a washing machine needs storing then you need to make sure you’ve drained all the water from inside. No matter how many times you put a washing machine onto spin there will always be around a litre of water in the sump.
To remove all the water from a washing machine you need to lay the drain hose on the floor so that the end is lower than the water in the pump and sump hose. This should allow the water to drain away. Gently tip the washer back and forward to facilitate the draining.
Some washing machine drain hoses can’t be laid down because they are clipped up, if you can’t easily remove the clip you won’t be able to lay it on the floor. Also, some washing machines such as Bosch have the drain hose coming out of the back of the washer high up instead of at floor level which will also stop you draining it.
Using a washing machine that’s been in storage for a long time
All appliances have the possibility of not working or developing a fault that wasn’t there before after being left unused for a long time. It’s partially due to things drying out or seizing up, and partly one of life’s mysteries. There’s not much you can do to prevent a problem but it’s more likely everything will work fine but as washing machines can flood it’s wise to keep a close eye on one that’s not been used for many months when reusing it.
Watch it whilst it fills for the first time and make sure it doesn’t leak and that it doesn’t over fill.
Related: Transporting a washing machine
Written By - Washerhelp on November 12th, 2008 with
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Celeste
#1. August 23rd, 2009, at 8:41 AM.
We are having to store all our white goods in our garage for 6 months – any advice about what to do to a dishwasher to keep it in working order?
Your advice about washing machines is very helpful.