Where are the shipping bolts on an LG washing machine?
Many users mistakenly believe that after purchasing a washing machine, the only task is to install the unit and connect it to all communications. In fact, it is fundamentally important to remove all packaging material, especially the shipping bolts. Not everyone knows what it is and, especially, where these transport bolts are located. Let's understand the purpose of the bolts and how to find them and remove them correctly.
Where to look for screws?
As for LG washing machines, you need to look for their transport bolts in the same place as all other washing machines; there are no special features here. Finding them is quite easy:
If the loading type is frontal, then the bolts will be located on the rear cover of the CM.
If the loading type is vertical, then you will need to look for bolts either on the top panel or also at the back.
Attention! If you don’t feel confident enough, you should immediately look at the instructions. It not only describes in detail how to find the bolts, but also provides instructions on how to remove them and all subsequent installation of the washing machine.
When the instruction manual is not at hand, you can simply carefully inspect the back panel. Shipping bolts are most often attached to the edges of the rear wall. As mentioned above, all front-loading washers have the same location of the shipping bolts, so if you have already had to remove them, doing so again will not be difficult.
Why are they screwed in?
Other types of household appliances are much easier to transport than washing machines.It is enough to pack everything in a box, generously add paper, foam and other softening materials, and nothing will happen to the equipment. But the structure of the washing machine does not allow one to neglect transportation rules: the tank and drum are constantly in a suspended state and are only partially secured by some other elements. This prevents vibrations during washing, but makes the device vulnerable during transportation.
If you drive a washing machine along bumpy roads, every bump and every stone will provoke sudden jumps, as a result of which the drum will hit the body violently, damaging not only itself, but also the rest of the inside of the washing machine. This is where shipping bolts come to the rescue. They secure the drum in a completely stationary position, which eliminates the risk of damage when transporting the washing unit.
The shipping bolts of the LG washing machine are absolutely standard. They are an elongated screw with a metal spiral rod, at the end of which there is a polymer pad separated from the rod by a rubber layer.
Important! The number of bolts may vary depending on the dimensions of the washer, its type and the loading volume of the drum. The standard quantity is 2-4 bolts.
What if you forget to remove the screws?
Any manufacturer warns users against washing with the transport bolts not removed. When you start the cycle, the CM motor gradually begins to gain speed and tries to spin the drum, which is the principle of operation of the washing machine.However, due to the fact that the tank is fixed in a stationary position, such a strong mechanical impact will damage not only it, but also the shock-absorbing system, shaft, bearings, as well as all elements located in the immediate vicinity of the drum. The longer the washing machine operates in this mode, the more serious and critical the damage will be.
The prevalence of washing machines among the population leads to excessive self-confidence during installation. As a result, people don’t even think about opening the instructions and have no idea that they need to remove the shipping bolts, or they simply forget about it and start the wash. The machine will indicate a problem as follows:
unusually high level of vibration;
sharp jumps, much sharper even than when spinning at high speeds;
strange sounds that hurt the ears and are uncharacteristic of a working washing machine.
If the washer is already working, and you suddenly realize that you have not removed the bolts, urgently press the “Stop” button and unplug the power cord. After this, invite a master who will assess the scale of the destruction.
Important! Leaving the bolts is not covered by warranty, so if there is serious damage, you will have to pay for repairs out of your own pocket.
If you are lucky, everything may not be so bad and the repair will only cost you the replacement of the shock absorbers, but if the washing machine has worked for a long time, you will have to prepare for serious repairs, or even to dispose of the device and buy a new washing machine. Therefore, it is fundamentally important to get rid of the transport bolts before starting the LG washing machine or any other.
Many users mistakenly believe that after purchasing a washing machine, the only task is to install the unit and connect it to all communications. In fact, it is fundamentally important to remove all packaging material, especially the shipping bolts. Not everyone knows what it is and, especially, where these transport bolts are located. Let's understand the purpose of the bolts and how to find them and remove them correctly.
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