Installing a washing machine- straight forward?

dinneenp · 05-07-2017 09:35AM #1

Hi,
Getting a new washing machine this week, have an old in in already. From looking at the setup/back of machine & online it look straight forward to install. True, should be able to do it myself without any issues or better to be safe & pay the extra for installation?

I'm thinking I can do it (I'm not great handyman but this looks easy) but asking here in case it's trickier than it looks.
Cheers,
Pa

The Diddakoi · 05-07-2017 09:40AM

It's very straightforward, especially when replacing an existing machine. I have fitted all of ours over the years. Just follow the supplied instructions

And remember to remove the transit bolts

colm_mcm · 05-07-2017 10:55AM

Yeah it's a piece of cake usually.

byte · 05-07-2017 09:40PM

If your machine is quite old, it's possible it has both hot and cold water intakes.

All current machines are cold-fill only, so I do recomment a blanking nut for the hot connection, as occasionally those little valves can leak a bit.

As mentioned, remove those transit bolts (and the plastic spacers that usually accompany them) Some machines have 3, some 4. Most seem to require a 10mm spanner.

dinneenp · 07-07-2017 11:50PM

F*uck. Installed washing machine into v tight fit (vertically tight), using feet to push it in. Put wash on, and noticed no water entering machine.....realised I never unlocked the cold pipe! Going to be hell trying to get the machine back out to turn unlock.

coylemj · 09-07-2017 09:13PM

If it isn't too late..... check if there's a filter on the water feed and clean it or remove any grit if necessary.

Installing a washing machine- straight forward?

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