Will using a washing machine with transit bolts damage?
Will using a washing machine with transit bolts damage?
The bolts can rip sections off the outer tank, tear through the outer casing and cause massive damaging vibrations to be sent through the room in which the washing machine is installed. In other words, by not doing as instructed you risk major damage to your washing machine.
How many shipping bolts does an LG washer have?
four shipping bolts
Locate the four shipping bolts as shown in the image below, the rotating red circle indicates the location of the bolts at the back of your washer. If the shipping bolts are not removed, use the supplied wrench to remove the bolts. After removing the shipping bolts, store them in a safe place.
Can I move my washing machine without the transit bolts?
Moving a washing machine without transit bolts will run the serious risk of damaging your machine, so we strongly advise against it. Washing machine transit bolts are a vital piece of equipment required to move your washing machine securely. A washing machine is a complex piece of equipment with many moving parts.
Can you buy washing machine transit bolts?
If you do not have the transit bolts, check with the local appliance store where the washing machine was originally purchased. The store will be able to get some or order some for your specific machine.
Do LG top loaders have transit bolts?
Of course it does. These are to be removed by the installer or whomever does the installation. The bolts are worth saving somewhere if you ever move, or if you sell the washer to someone else for them to move.
Do you have to remove transit bolts from washing machine?
The transit bolts need to be removed when the appliance is being installed. They are designed to hold the drum in a fixed position while being transported. Failure to remove this will void the warranty, so please refer to the appliance manual for additional guidance.
Do LG top load washers have shipping bolts?
Of course it does.