Can front load washer be leaned on side to install pedestal?

[tracyballard]

Not exactly a pluming question, but I hope someone has some info! I need to get a pedestal for my LG front load washer so my wife doesn't have to bend over so much. I've heard that you can lean this washer over to the left to install the pedestal (leaning right could damage transmission?), but in the official LG video they show 2 people setting the washer down straight onto the pedestal. Can anyone confirm whether leaning the washer to the left to install pedestal would be a problem? thanks in advance!

 

[Themp]

I would get these to lift it:
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Shoulder-Dolly-800-lb-Moving-Straps-LD1000/204726780

If you are going to tilt it, did you keep the transit bolts?
http://homeguides.sfgate.com/installation-washer-transit-bolts-moving-60973.html

https://www.hunker.com/13410542/can-you-lay-a-washer-on-its-side-when-moving

 

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[hj]

You CANNOT put the pedestal on by "leaning" the washer. You either have lift the washer on to the pedestal, or lay the washer on the floor and bolt the pedestal onto it, and then stand the whole thing upright.

 

[tracyballard]

You CANNOT put the pedestal on by "leaning" the washer. You either have lift the washer on to the pedestal, or lay the washer on the floor and bolt the pedestal onto it, and then stand the whole thing upright.

when I say lean, I mean lean all the way over until it's laying on it's side, then tipping it back upright with the pedestal bolted on. From your answer I'm assuming that's not a totally insane way to do it?

 

[tracyballard]

https://www.hunker.com/13410542/can-you-lay-a-washer-on-its-side-when-moving

this article is actually kind of funny - it suggests you should be sure to secure the washer tub if you need to turn the washer on it's side to get it THROUGH A DOOR. Myself, I've never had that problem, the problems usually start after I get them through the door.

 

[hj]

Personally, I lay it on its back.

 

[Chefwong]

If the shipping struts are in it, I would say yes, with some reservations.....
Personally, the way a laundry tub is setup - suspended on springs and held by struts, NO, I would no lay it on it's side...just buy some beer for the next door neighbor

 

[I.B. Washincars]

I figured I would revive this thread, since this is close to what I plan to do.

First off, I am buying a BRAND NEW GE washing machine, which should still be in the box.

I will transport it UPRIGHT in my truck.

I want to lay it on it's back to attach the pedestal. I know this sounds pretty simple, but I want to use the pedestal from my old washer, which is a different brand. It appears to be attached with L brackets, so I don't anticipate any huge problems, but we all know how that can go. Since this will be more time consuming than attaching the correct pedestal, having a couple of buddies holding things while I figure out what to do is not practical.

Does anyone see anything wrong with laying it on its back to do this?

BTW, Lowe's has the correct pedestal in stock, so if I get into trouble with this, I can abort the project and go get the new pedestal. It costs $300, so I'm definitely going to attempt to use the old one first.

 

[WorthFlorida]

I figured I would revive this thread, since this is close to what I plan to do.

First off, I am buying a BRAND NEW GE washing machine, which should still be in the box.

I will transport it UPRIGHT in my truck.

I want to lay it on it's back to attach the pedestal. I know this sounds pretty simple, but I want to use the pedestal from my old washer, which is a different brand. It appears to be attached with L brackets, so I don't anticipate any huge problems, but we all know how that can go. Since this will be more time consuming than attaching the correct pedestal, having a couple of buddies holding things while I figure out what to do is not practical.

Does anyone see anything wrong with laying it on its back to do this?

BTW, Lowe's has the correct pedestal in stock, so if I get into trouble with this, I can abort the project and go get the new pedestal. It costs $300, so I'm definitely going to attempt to use the old one first.

Front load washers have shipping bolts to hold the drum in place. Leaning it all the way over before removing the bolt should be no problem.

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