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Brother is moving and movers are there to pack up the remaining stuff. They mentioned something about needing the "shipping bolt(s)" for the front-load washer. Apparently the crew that installed the washer and dryer didn't leave these so-called "shipping bolt(s)" with him when they set them up. Any suggestions on how to secure the washer without these "shipping bolt(s)" so it won't be damaged en route to their new place? I assume their purpose is to secure the washer drum...thanks!!! "If you’re a leader, you lead the way. Not just on the easy ones; you take the tough ones too…” – MAJ Richard D. Winters (1918-2011), E Company, 2nd Battalion, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne "Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil... Therefore, as tongues of fire lick up straw and as dry grass sinks down in the flames, so their roots will decay and their flowers blow away like dust; for they have rejected the law of the Lord Almighty and spurned the word of the Holy One of Israel." - Isaiah 5:20,24 | ||
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https://www.amazon.com/Whirlpo...g-Bolt/dp/B00LHRA1IQ You can probably get them at any Lowes or Home Despot.... Short move I'd doubt you'd do much damage unless you drop it | |||
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Thanks, HRK. Looked on both their web sites and they don't advertise anything under the search "washer shipping bolts" or just "shipping bolts". "If you’re a leader, you lead the way. Not just on the easy ones; you take the tough ones too…” – MAJ Richard D. Winters (1918-2011), E Company, 2nd Battalion, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne "Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil... Therefore, as tongues of fire lick up straw and as dry grass sinks down in the flames, so their roots will decay and their flowers blow away like dust; for they have rejected the law of the Lord Almighty and spurned the word of the Holy One of Israel." - Isaiah 5:20,24 | |||
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what brand and model? | |||
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Not sure...I'm 60 miles away from my brother. I think it's a Sears Kenmore, but unfortunately the Sears Parts Store by their house closed the door months ago. "If you’re a leader, you lead the way. Not just on the easy ones; you take the tough ones too…” – MAJ Richard D. Winters (1918-2011), E Company, 2nd Battalion, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne "Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil... Therefore, as tongues of fire lick up straw and as dry grass sinks down in the flames, so their roots will decay and their flowers blow away like dust; for they have rejected the law of the Lord Almighty and spurned the word of the Holy One of Israel." - Isaiah 5:20,24 | |||
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Also known as Transit Bolts. I’d phone a couple local independent appliance stores, or appliance repairman, and see if they have some. Good luck to you. BTW if only moving a few miles it might be ok, but if moving some distance it might be ruinous to go without the the transit bolts. | |||
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Kenmore washers are made by several companies, Whirlpool, Frididaire.. I'd cross reference the model you should be able to find bolts online, I noticed Kenmore wanted $60 for what Whirlpool charged $20.. | |||
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I just bought a brand new Whirlpool front load. I can check when I get off work, but I'm pretty sure I saved the bolts. Not sure how much time he has but if I have them and they would work, I can ship them to him, or you, if you like. Let me know on here or by email and I'll look for them when I get off. This is the washer I bought: Whirlpool Model Number: WFW75HEFW | |||
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if you do find and install them to ship the MACHINE , make 100% sure that they are removed again prior to using the wash machine ! VERY IMPORTANT ! there should be a 1-800 number to call for repairs, or check the innernet for repairman in the vicinity , that could install them Safety, Situational Awareness and proficiency. Neck Ties, Hats and ammo brass, Never ,ever touch'em w/o asking first | |||
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They are essentially carriage bolts. (Smooth shaft with threads) With plastic stand off or bushing. Try https://www.searspartsdirect.c...HiDzdAYaAvQ1EALw_wcB an put in the model number off the serial tag. It should show the part. Here is an example. https://www.searspartsdirect.c...NFtitIAaAu4NEALw_wcB There are other parts houses as well. | |||
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^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ I was expecting a story to accompany this warning. | |||
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Thanks for all the tips, folks. Unfortunately, at the time I was asking about the bolts, the movers were there ready to load. My brother said the movers spent about 20 minutes wrapping the washer, so hopefully it will survive the transit. Yup...it's a long haul move. I did read some online forums where people moved their front-load machines and didn't even know they were supposed to move them with the bolts in place. There were no ill effects, so we'll hope for the best here as well. "If you’re a leader, you lead the way. Not just on the easy ones; you take the tough ones too…” – MAJ Richard D. Winters (1918-2011), E Company, 2nd Battalion, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne "Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil... Therefore, as tongues of fire lick up straw and as dry grass sinks down in the flames, so their roots will decay and their flowers blow away like dust; for they have rejected the law of the Lord Almighty and spurned the word of the Holy One of Israel." - Isaiah 5:20,24 | |||
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Count me as one of those, gave the front loaders that cam with our house to my wife's brother. Moved them from Spring to Huntsville in the bed of my F150, then up a flight of stairs at their apartment. Had no idea anything extra needed to be done prior to transit. Guess we got lucky. The Enemy's gate is down. | |||
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For the cost of the washer it was worth it for me to hunt down the bolts prior to moving it. YMMV, but it's cheap insurance. You only have integrity once. - imprezaguy02 | |||
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In the ten years that I was delivering washing machines, I have moved them from one house too another , ( on occasion) w/o the shipping bolts but I was very careful, and no damage was done. also many others have done it , w/o damage to the machine. but we had over a half dozen customer's pick up machines at the store and install and use them w/o removing the shipping bolts, and that did cause enough damage to prevent them from using the machine. repair had to be called out and that was always a 4-6 day wait. a rep from maytag told me that the shipping bolts were primarily there for the initial delivery from the factory too the retailer, as they might be shipped on any of the five sides of the box, ( never upside down). Safety, Situational Awareness and proficiency. Neck Ties, Hats and ammo brass, Never ,ever touch'em w/o asking first | |||
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Bendable covered everything I was going to post (I delivered/moved them for about 14 years). As long as you kept them upright on the move (we usually used an appliance dolly) there seemed to be no problem. We were also told by our supplier that transit bolts were for use as Bendable described. | |||
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