How to remove shipping bolts on a Haier washing machine

transport bolts When you buy a Haier washing machine, you need to carefully deliver it to your home and install it carefully. The first thing to do before installation is to remove the shipping bolts. These fasteners are used for transporting equipment, including being installed on all Haier washing machines, so that complex equipment is not damaged during delivery. Moreover, if you forget about them and start the wash, the bolts may not save the device, but on the contrary, seriously damage it. To prevent this from happening, we will tell you where these latches are hidden, as well as how to remove them.

Finding fasteners

Finding fasteners is the easiest and fastest step in the entire dismantling procedure. Most often they are hidden in the Haier washing machine in the following places:

or on the back wall of the device, if it is a front-facing machine;
either from above or from behind, if we are talking about vertical washing machines.

If you can’t figure out for yourself where the shipping bolts are hidden, then take a look at the official instructions for the machine, where the manufacturer indicates in detail the location and number of fasteners.

Basically, the bolts are placed on the back of the device, on the sides of the case, as will be indicated in the instructions, along with an image of the location of the parts. The manual also provides tips on the best way to remove the fasteners. Haier washing machines usually have 4 transport screws.

Remove the required screws

The equipment was delivered intact and safe, which means it’s time to leave it alone for several hours until it reaches room temperature.During this period, you can start preparing a flat surface for the machine, or setting up connections to the water supply and electrical network. When the Haier washing machine is ready to be connected, you need to remove the factory stickers and shipping bolts.

Loosen each transport screw by unscrewing them by 3-4 centimeters, for which you need a special key for removing the clamps, which is included with the washing machine.

If you do not have such a tool, then pliers or a wrench with a 12-mm head will do.

Next, you need to push the screws into the case until they touch a hard surface. Most often, a recess of several centimeters is enough for this.
Now the attachments can be pulled out along with the screws.
It is necessary to install special plugs into the holes that appear, which are supplied with the Haier washing machine. It is important to install them until they click.

Manufacturers recommend not throwing away the plugs for safe transportation, but storing them along with the receipt and documents for the machine. This is due to the fact that they may be required for further transportation if you move, sell the washing machine, or take it for repair. To avoid damage, it is recommended to never transport washing machines without transport bolts.

What are the risks of transporting CM without bolts?

We figured out that transportation without bolts can damage the equipment, but washing with bolts installed damages the device even more. The fact is that they securely fix the tank, so if you start the machine in this state, the engine will begin to rotate the drum violently and damage the tank.The shock absorbers, the bearing assembly and many other internal elements of the “home assistant” will suffer, which will then either have to be repaired or even replaced.

Often people are impatient to try out a new purchase, so they forget about the shipping screws. If you start the device with latches, then every extra minute of such work will reduce the chances of the washer to function normally in the future. Therefore, carefully monitor the device during the first wash, as it may indicate a problem as follows: How to secure the washing machine drum during transportation

If the bolts have not been removed, the machine will vibrate very strongly. The vibration will become even stronger during the spin cycle;
the equipment will literally jump around the room;
it will also make particularly loud sounds, grind and rumble.

If your Haier washing machine breaks down due to missing bolts, your warranty will be denied.

After starting the wash with the fasteners not removed, it is necessary to stop the operation as quickly as possible in order to reduce the likelihood of the machine failing. After this, you will need to remove the shipping bolts and diagnose the machine to make sure that it is not damaged. For diagnostics, it is best to call a technician to your home, who can thoroughly check everything and, if necessary, also repair the device.

There are no bolts, but the washing machine needs to be transported

Often bolts are thrown away out of ignorance, or simply lost, but the machine needs to be transported somehow. In this case, expensive equipment will have to be preserved by other methods. We list a list of recommendations on how you can protect your “home assistant” during transportation.

Always transport the machine lying down so that the powder receptacle is at the bottom.If the washer stands vertically, then with missing latches there is a serious risk of the drum loosening and the shock absorbers weakening.
Never place the device with the hatch facing up, as in this situation the remaining water in the device will almost certainly flood the electronics.
Be sure to cover the drum with thick things, blankets, or foam so that it is fixed in one position. This can be done by removing the top housing cover to expose the tank and the cavities around the tank.
Be sure to drain any remaining water through the garbage filter.
If possible, do not transport the washing machine yourself, but order delivery service to repair service specialists. Most often, service centers provide this service, as it helps to avoid new equipment breakdowns.
You should not purchase new fasteners, because even if you can find bolts from the same company as yours, most likely their sizes and shapes will differ due to the diversity of the Haier model range. Because of this, you will only spend money and will not receive additional protection.

Shipping bolts were created with one purpose - to prevent even minimal damage to equipment during transportation. Even the smallest hole in the road or speed bump can damage the fragile components of your Haier washing machine. To prevent this from happening, transport modern equipment with fasteners, and then do not forget to remove them before use.