Moving appliances FAQ

Yes. That's what I did.

It depends upon the machine. I could move our old Hotpoint washing machine by myself, I can also move its replacement Haier, although it is heavier and it's a lot easier with two. Some years ago, it was hard work for three of us to move and old Miele - I think that thing was almost solid concrete!

They're pretty polished, and I haven't had any issues.

We have used them for swivelling a guest's wheelchair round a tight corner in the house!

On 27/05/2021 21:36, Steve Walker wrote: Some years ago, it was hard work

Far from it. I was told by a repair man a couple of weeks ago that Miele use cast iron and not concrete in their machines.

I bought one of these:

Rgere;s a technique to using these things. Get the blade under the "thing", either hold the thing or strap it as you pull the handles towards you and simultaneously push the axle away with your feet.

If you like, you can put a bit of board on the blade to support the "thing". You can wrap cardboard or foam pipe lagging aroubd the back if you have something delicate to move.

I used mine for moving paving slabs, sections of concrete building, bags of cement and other stuff. VERY, very useful.

Note: the tyres are rubbish, and will last about a year and a half before they perish, they might last longer if kept in a shed but I don't know. They are easy to get replacements for, though.

Note: The wheels are split rim, if you undo the bolts while the tyre is inflated you will get a very nasty surprise, especially if you're in the way of the resultant missile.

On Vinyl, if you slide an upside down off cut under the machine, having first sprayed the surface with anti-bac spary, you will find it slides easily. A good tip from a flooring fitter.

Jonathan

On a smooth hard surface, a piece of carpet works well, placed under the appliance.

On vinyl, a minute amount of PTFE spray turns it into a lethal skating rink. Got the T shirt and bruises, etc. :)

That seems quite possible. It was certainly the heaviest washing machine that I have encountered.

My parents had a (second-hand) Meile dishwasher and I must say that I was impressed. It was from before the days of Microcontrollers, using a motor driven time-switch mechanism and various relays and timer relays. Inside the cover was a full schematic, marked up with the technician's name, the changes, the dates and descriptions of the changes made during a couple of service visits, when the technician added/changed components to update the machine's existing programs and add an additional one.