How do you disconnect a washer dryer combination?

You want hand over your old washer dryer combination to our delivery drivers when we deliver your new model. To make sure this process runs smoothly, you'll need to disconnect the washer dryer combination beforehand. By disconnecting the washer dryer combination from the water supply and by disconnecting the hose, for example. You can read how to do this and what to keep in mind here.

Step by step
Remove the plug
Close water supply
Disconnect supply hose
Disconnect drain hose
Tape hoses
Empty drain filter
Step 7: place the transit bolts

Disconnecting washer dryer combination

Follow the steps below to disconnect your washer dryer combination:

Step 1: unplug the appliance and empty the drum.
Step 2: close the water supply.
Step 3: disconnect the supply hose.
Step 4: remove the drain hose from the drain.
Step 5: tape the hoses to the back.
Step 6: empty the drain filter.
Step 7: place the transit bolts.

Note that you need a towel and a bucket.

Step 1: unplug the appliance

Switch off the washer dryer combination and unplug it. Open the drum door and make sure the drum is empty.

Step 2: close water supply

Turn off the faucet clockwise. You can find the faucet by following the supply hose at the back of the washer dryer combination.

Step 3: disconnect supply hose

Now that the faucet is closed, disconnect the supply hose. You do this by turning the ring between the tap and the hose. Keep in mind that water is coming out of the hose. Use a bucket to collect this water.

Step 4: disconnect drain hose

Afterwards, remove the drain hose from the drain. Keep in mind that there is still water coming from the hose. Use a bucket to collect any remaining water.

Step 5: tape hoses

Of course, you don't want any remaining water from the hoses dripping on your parquet flooring. That's why you should tape the supply and drain hoses to the appliance with the opening facing upwards. You can tape the hoses to the back of your washer dryer combination.

Step 6: empty drain filter

Finally, place the drain filter at the bottom. First, place a towel and a bucket in front of the filter. Open the cover in front of the drain filter. Can you see a tube? Use this to drain any remaining water. Then, unscrew the filter and collect any remaining water. Push the filter and tube back into place. Close the drain cover. Now, all you have to do is make sure your washer dryer combination is ready for transport at your front door.

Step 7: place the transit bolts

The last step is to secure the drum. You can easily do this with the washer dryer combination transit bolts you saved. Push the bolts into the holes at the back of the washer dryer combination. Tighten the transit bolts all the way with an electric screwdriver or wrench. Now that you've secured the drum, you can be sure you won't damage the washing machine when you move it. Now, all you have to do is ensure that the washer dryer combination is ready to be transported and near your front door.

Article by Rowan

Washer Dryer Combination Expert.