Washing Machine Installation Procedure And Alignment Errors

2023 Author: Philip Bishop | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-08-25 07:54

• Place for installation
• Preparing for installation
• Sewer connection
• Water connection
• Alignment
• Checking the installation

Connecting a washing machine with your own hands should start by studying the instructions for it. If any mistakes are made in this process, then this can lead to the inoperability of the device. Since a washing machine is an expensive thing, everything must be done carefully and according to the rules. This will ensure reliable operation and long service life.

Place for installation

When answering the question of where it is better to install a washing machine, one should be guided by the obvious fact - the place should be near water pipes so that an easy inflow and drain of water can be provided. Bath, kitchen or hallway are traditional places to install a washing machine. The right room should be chosen based on the space available there.

Preparing for installation

Before installing the washing machine, you must unpack it and remove the shipping bolts and fasteners. These elements are used to prevent the moving parts of the machine from dangling from side to side during transportation.

If you forget to remove the shipping fasteners and turn on the machine, it will soon fail. Moreover, the manufacturer's warranty will no longer be valid.

The fastener holes are closed with social plastic plugs.

Sewer connection

The next step in the instructions for installing the washing machine is to connect to the sewer. This is necessary in order to drain water from it.

Depending on the design, the drain can be done in different ways. The easiest option is to pour the water directly into the tub or kitchen sink. For this, washing machines are equipped with a special hook on the hose, which is attached to the side of the bath or sink.

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A more convenient way is to connect the drain to the bath or sink siphon. To do this, you will need to install a siphon with a special outlet. Or you can arrange to drain from the washing machine directly into the sewer.

If the washing machine is drained into the sewer, it is necessary to create a bend for the water seal (like the siphon bends), otherwise unpleasant odors will enter the tank. The bend should be lower than the machine's tank. Therefore, sometimes you have to put it on stands or shelves.

Water connection

Before installing a washing machine, you should purchase tees that are used to supply water. Sometimes the water is supplied both hot and cold, so two tees are needed. In addition, valves will be needed to shut off the water when the machine is not in use.

To extend the life of the washing machine, when installing it, it is necessary to install filters in the water supply system, which will protect the tank from contamination.

Alignment

Then the washing machine is set according to the level. Since the floors in the house can be uneven, you need to level the clipper using the rotating legs.

If the washing machine is installed unevenly, it will vibrate, which will create unnecessary noise and will also lead to wear of parts.

Once the washing machine has been installed, it should not tilt under pressure on each of its four corners.

Checking the installation

The washing machine has been installed correctly if:

• The tank does not take too long to fill and empty;
• No leaks;
• The drum rotates without undue noise;
• The water heats up 5-7 minutes after it stops flowing.