What is a shipping bolt?
Your front-load washing machine came with shipping bolts inserted into the back of the machine. During installation, installers removed the bolts and gave them to you to use during future moves. The shipping bolts keep the tub secure during a move and reduce the amount of vibration that could damage the suspension.Click to see full…
Your front-load washing machine came with shipping bolts inserted into the back of the machine. During installation, installers removed the bolts and gave them to you to use during future moves. The shipping bolts keep the tub secure during a move and reduce the amount of vibration that could damage the suspension.Click to see full answer. Accordingly, will shipping bolts damage washer?Failure to remove the shipping bolts and retainers before use may cause severe vibration and noise, which can lead to permanent damage to the washer. The second possible cause of excessive vibration is a shipping block that might be caught under the washer.One may also ask, what happens if you don’t remove transit bolts? If you do not remove the transit bolts correctly you risk damage to your washing machine, in some cases this can be considerable, to the point where you can comprehensively wreck your shiny new washing machine. Furthermore, do dryers have shipping bolts? ANSWER Deborah, The Whirlpool Duet dryer would not require shipping bolts. Only a front load washer would have shipping bolts.Do top load washers have shipping bolts?Top-loaders usually require you to wedge foam or cardboard between the drum and the case. For a front-loader, you’ll typically insert shipping bolts in the rear of the washer to secure the drum. If you no longer have the original locks, contact the manufacturer to purchase some. Secure the parts.
