How to remove and fit a new washing machine

An easy DIY job, lifting and moving them is the hard part. Al shows the full job.
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[@annaellis6857]

Thankyou so much - I would have never had the confidence to even try doing this if it wasn’t for this video! Spot on :-)

[@dereton33]

Glad it helped!

[@fidgetspinner343]

No doubt you've helped thousands of people nervous doing this, great video!

[@dereton33]

I appreciate that! Good luck with it.

[@olbird7647]

​@@dereton33yes, Thank you- this is super helpful as I prep for a new machine to be installed- I hadn't realised that I needed to uninstall the (very) old one first!!

[@kdpekdidf]

Great video. Most videos don't offer the extra 'tips' and 'tricks' like attaching the string to pull the plastic pipe through. Just brilliant! Many thanks......

[@dereton33]

No problem IVY

[@garyt6346]

Another great video Al. I needed a way of getting a washing machine in & out of a tight space .... your card trick is brilliant, cheap and effective. Thanks again Al for taking the time to share. You're a good man!

[@dereton33]

That`s no problem Gary.

[@quincy9293]

Thank you for your informative vid! I literally just watched it and then spent the next hour, uninstalling the old and installing the new! It's so easy, I don't know why I thought it would be such a major job.

[@dereton33]

Glad it helped!

[@charlie_the_unicorn]

Thank you for your help, I am moving out tomorrow and this has helped me so much :)

[@dereton33]

No problem CC.

[@bradburyrobinson]

Like the Bob Ross of all things plumbing related!

[@dereton33]

Ha ha thanks Brad.

[@vidviewa]

Brilliant!No fuss & straight forward.Thank you.

[@dereton33]

No problem.

[@simonprescott9652]

Followed the instructions in your vid and have now installed a washer for the first time! Fantastic. Cheers mate.

[@dereton33]

No problem mate.

[@jesd5578]

This is so helpful for me I’ll save £45 tomorrow when my washing machine gets delivered 😉

[@dereton33]

Get yourself a pint or two on me.

[@stuartmaister2336]

Thanks for this - really helpful and clear even for those of us with no plumbing skills!

[@dereton33]

You're very welcome!

[@michelleking2154]

Thanks for uploading ;) Very helpful and with sense of humour, enjoyable to watch!

[@dereton33]

Thanks Michelle.

[@davehoy8936]

Very knowledgeable man. You saved me a fortune on getting someone in to do it

[@dereton33]

No problem Dave.

[@urbacise1514]

Thank you, I wasn't quite sure to remove my old washing machine, your video helped!

[@dereton33]

No problem.

[@libsp711]

This saved me time and money and I didn't need to ask for help. Thank you!!

[@dereton33]

You're welcome!

[@gregclapperton01]

Thanks to you. I've managed to fit my mums washing machine no bother at all and learned a new good life skill hahahah thanks !

[@dereton33]

No problem.

[@RaviSingh-nz3bc]

Really helpful vid, just what I needed with my new machine getting delivered tomorrow

[@dereton33]

No problem Ravi.

[@benfrost8697]

Good video mate. Footprint was the big manufacturer of pipe grips back in the day! ☺

[@dereton33]

Still my most used tool.

[@laurenenxx]

Super helpful video, you both are a lovely couple had me giggling with your wee jokes to each other. Gonna attempt to install my machine now for the first time, hopefully as smoothly as this!

[@dereton33]

Thanks Laurenen.

[@laurenenxx]

@@dereton33 update: i managed to do it! thanks again

[@michellejohnson3867]

Thank you so much for your tips. I managed to get my old machine out from under the worktop on some cardboard, unplumbed it successfully too, but as I'm only a 4 foot 10 inch, 68 year old female pensioner I was unable to move it into my back garden. Boy was it heavy! Fortunately, my two lovely neighbours did that last bit for me! I was so pleased to be able to have done half the job alone myself though so thanks to you and your excellent video!

[@dereton33]

Glad I could help! Good luck with fitting the new one.Michelle.

[@Hegelian10]

Thanks, I think I feel confident now to do it on Monday when the new one arrives.

[@dereton33]

That`s great.

[@edmmaster8054]

Very helpful and explained well for someone new to fitting

[@dereton33]

No problem.

[@Davisurena]

thanks sir, i was just getting into thinking about this.

[@lanlegend1913]

He did all the work by himself, although the lady helped by laughing whilst filming .

[@pelliott1541]

thanks so much, helped me get sorted out of my old flat and into my new house :) good life skills to have and saves a bit of £££

[@dereton33]

No problem.

[@pauldunneska]

You should show every single detail including pulling out the plug and putting it in the socket for the electricity supply. Still gave you the thumbs up..👍

[@dereton33]

Thanks Paul.

[@mrbaza8793]

Brilliant. As always great information and lovely for us in the trade.

[@dereton33]

No problem.

[@ayrmurphy9639]

Thank you so much this helped a lot and the cardboard idea was amazing

[@dereton33]

You’re welcome 😊

[@PrettyPortUK]

Great video, good explanation

[@chestypants78]

Thumbs up for the helpful tip and the old dog asleep behind you in his bed. Awwwww.

[@dereton33]

Thanks. Our dog Mo is always sleeping.

[@chestypants78]

@@dereton33 :o

[@paulw4904]

Hi Al, it would've been worth mentioning to remove the transit bolts from the back of the machine when new! I still forget the bloody things & I've fitted hundreds of machines.😖 Thanks Al.

[@dereton33]

Yes thanks Paul, I mentioned packing but not the bolts.

[@stephengreen215]

Thank you for the video....useful tips very helpful

[@dereton33]

No problem Stephen.

[@ningis21]

Capping off the now unused hot pipe , as you suggest......If you do not have a proper blanking fitting)...I used the nut off the end of the old hot washing machine pipe (hacksawn off the old hot washing machine pipe)....Remove the rubber washer insert a 10 pence piece...reinsert rubber washer and screw on the now redundant hot feed valve...just in-case it gets knocked open. Mine has been fine for ages...you can open the valve with no issues... Nice video AL....

[@dereton33]

Great info thanks.

[@Hells_Gift_MB]

Really useful video, much appreciated mate 👍

[@dereton33]

No problem.

[@lspbeautea4791]

Cheers for this video! Me and my daughter are about to take your advice! 😊

[@dereton33]

Have fun!

[@Solidcancer07]

Great guide thanks. I used a big blue Ikea bag to drag the machine, was a good replacement for cardboard and the handles came in very handy to pull it!

[@dereton33]

That's a great idea!

[@1954BJohn]

Nice one Al - Thanks!

[@dereton33]

No problem John.

[@toniroberts7474]

Great thank you - simple explanation and instructions

[@dereton33]

No problem Toni.

[@gerardchau4123]

Excellent video, thanks for posting this.. Helped me for sure.

[@dereton33]

You're welcome!

[@lauralaladarling3775]

Love you two! Fab. Thank you. My machine seems stuck but help is at hand. Xxx❤❤

[@dereton33]

You are so welcome!

[@davidclarke4040]

Hi AL and Jane nice one guys

[@dereton33]

Thanks David. Hope you are keeping well.

[@12ab34cd8]

Brilliant so clear ! Just about to do this, feeling confident 🙂

[@dereton33]

That`s great have a go.

[@richghost2897]

Thanks a lot I'll be giving this a go on Friday. New Bosch is coming 👍

[@dereton33]

Have fun!

[@lucymerkom9571]

Thank you so much. Brilliant at explaining things.

[@dereton33]

You're very welcome!

[@xscapetheworld]

Thanks for sharing this. Very useful especially using the cardboard! My floor scratches and marks easily so that sorts that worry

[@dereton33]

No problem

[@mitchward97]

Great video, saved my neck!!

[@dereton33]

No problem.

[@DarkForcesStudio]

I was trying to lift it from the bottom. What a prat. Thanks.

[@dereton33]

You're welcome!

[@Benbunbee]

Thank you so much for this!

[@dereton33]

No problem.

[@Robbinss93]

Thank you so much for teaching this to me!

[@dereton33]

You are so welcome!

[@minamilly777]

Btw, i just recently discovered you can buy floor protecters or furniture sliders which help to lighten the load when pushing heavy furniture or white goods protecting your floor at the same time. There are plastic ones and felt ones depending on what type of floor you have

[@dereton33]

Thanks for the info.

[@kerryfoster1]

Yes I always put a towel under the pipes. The cold pressure can be phenomenal. Also the cupboard is usually FULL of stuff. OLD machines always hold water even after months of storage. Last one I fixed had a blocked waste valve. Yuck! I have a piece of highly polished hard board to put under it. Custom made! Great video!

[@dereton33]

Thanks for the tips!

[@Chimp_No_1]

Really helpful. Thanks.

[@dereton33]

No problem.

[@crazedzombie4715]

Thank you for this. Very informative.

[@dereton33]

You are so welcome!

[@keithnaylor1981]

Great tips. Thank you.

[@dereton33]

You are so welcome!

[@deanjohnson1711]

I did this myself I was super proud of my self x

[@dereton33]

Well done Dean.

[@Powerful_Raf]

Thanks for the help!

[@dereton33]

No problem!

[@nicolawestwood1055]

Just learnt so much thank you 😃 you are both so lovely too

[@dereton33]

Thank you! 😃

[@jordanstrains618]

Fantastic video thank you for your help this video so everyone know how to do it thanks for sharing man thank you so much for this this helps

[@dereton33]

No problem 👍

[@Celticcross688]

thank you very Helpful Vid..

[@dereton33]

No problem Gina.

[@spssy]

Mr you saved my day!

[@dereton33]

No problem.

[@davidgeraghty5560]

If this fella in his 90's can do it anybody can. Only joking, thanks for the video it's a great help, I will let you know how I get on when I remove my old and install the new one tomorrow.

[@dereton33]

Good luck with it David.

[@marygoodwin9844]

Thank you. Appreciated your video 🙏

[@dereton33]

No problem.

[@richardberry3234]

Nice info. Much appreciated.

[@dereton33]

Glad it was helpful!

[@chrisbaxter5041]

Brilliant video im now subscribed 👍

[@dereton33]

Thanks for subbing

[@CommanderViviax]

Thank you so much for posting this. It's awesome. Because of the virus. The place we ordered the new machine from isn't installing. My husband's supposed to be disconnecting the old washer and putting the new one in tomorrow. I have a horrible feeling he's overlooked something very important. This has helped a lot. Hopefully it doesn't come down to me doing it. Shudder. But having seen your video. I think it can be done. Even if I have to do it. Thank you very much.

[@dereton33]

Glad I could help

[@leebetts1984]

Cheers. I'll give it a go when my new one comes tomorrow

[@dereton33]

Well done.

[@nicolethom-dowling9115]

Great video, thank you

[@dereton33]

You are welcome!

[@lw6928]

Thank you what a lovely video

[@dereton33]

You’re welcome 😊

[@brazilbiba6671]

Most helpful, thanks

[@dereton33]

No problem

[@minamilly777]

Helpful video. Thank you for uploading! Just obe question, do leave the red hot tap thingy switched off?

[@dereton33]

Yes, they only need cold now.

[@ericwalton1492]

I think the tip about putting a blank cap on the end of the unused hot valve is definitely the right thing to do. I did an identical job the other day, I'm just a DIY man, for a friend. And the 3/4" blank nut and a roll of PTFE tape cost just £2 from Plumbase, well worth it for peace of mind.

[@mohammedamer7896]

that's en excellent video. thanks very much

[@dereton33]

You are welcome!

[@pxjxbx]

Great advice and useful tips. Needed this as I'm about to order a new washer and was 50% sure I could install it myself. I'm now 99% sure but I have a question: My old washer waste pipe was attached to the sink trap, I think that this caused air to come up my sink (right pain when doing dishes, lets the water out), is there anything I can get to prevent this other than a separate waste pipe?

[@dereton33]

No a separate waste is the only way.

[@TheStevenWhiting]

0:47 Nice. Replacing ours as was wondering about the only cold line we have. Should be an easy swap now then.

[@dereton33]

Very easy.

[@deniseann7056]

Great video thankyou very much, need to get a new washing machine today and thanks to the covid all recycling old ones and connecting new ones is suspended

[@dereton33]

No problem Denise.

[@combatkid999]

Very helpful, mich appreciated

[@dereton33]

You're welcome!

[@DREDD.7356]

Thanks for the video boss

[@dereton33]

No problem.

[@raygibbs9247]

Thank you for the educational video. Can you please advise how you made that extension to the waste pipe?

[@dereton33]

Which one?

[@raygibbs9247]

@@dereton33 I am interested to know how you made the join in the waste pipe that you point at at 9:50? Thanks.

[@sanjaysinha2164]

Very helpful 👍

[@dereton33]

Glad it was helpful!

[@danjones4001]

What do you mean block it with something? Something like what?

[@alsunday8254]

I find spaying some furniture polish on your flooring helps moving appliances back into there space a lot easier

[@dereton33]

Thanks al.

[@jayspotter3769]

Very amazing video man good too thanks for sharing 😊

[@dereton33]

No problem Jay.

[@jayspotter3769]

dereton33 😊😊👍🏻

[@xpymando]

Thanks for the info

[@dereton33]

No problem 👍

[@mattb6194]

Great video Jan and Al, swapped my washing machine a couple of months back and had a right old tow. No help from the missis lol.👍👍😜

[@dereton33]

Left to haul it on your own then Matt.

[@p.b.-letspickacardandsee8576]

Great just great! Thanks

[@dereton33]

No problem enjoyed doing it.

[@Luckyfuture777]

super helpful, thanks

[@dereton33]

You're welcome!

[@paullewis1637]

I need to extend my outlet, where did you get your extender pipe and joining unit from, are these commonly available please.

[@dereton33]

On Amazon

[@amana1480]

A good video as usual. Hopefully the valves at 1:47 aren't stuck when others do it lol

[@dereton33]

Fingers crossed.

[@whenitsajar]

Thank you Sir this was extremely informative. We've just done a trial run to make sure we know what to do when we move in a few weeks and get it cleaned up. Wouldn't have had a clue without this video and using string and cardboard makes so much sense! The cold tap at the sink has been a bit sputtery since reconnecting everything do you know what could be the cause? Also is it necessary to cap off the waste pipe while it's not in use?

[@dereton33]

The cold tap will settle down and yes best to cap off the waste pipe when not in use.

[@Ravi-or6xc]

I realise this is an old video now, but I have a question about extending the waste pipe with the joiners. Can you provide a link to one of these joiners please. Many thanks for your great videos

[@dereton33]

Yes I can.

[@tinamichaelides2980]

Can you recommend who to get to pull out my washing machine to clean floor underneath pls. Plumber seems a bit drastic. Also there seems to be a problem with incoming water flow as some of it is waste water eg into the machine wash and in the shower. I live in a x3 row terrace. Im the mid one. Any ideas what could be wrong - why us the water sullied? Could it be the plumbing.

[@dereton33]

There is a blockage in your pipework forcing backflow into the machine. So I would call a plumber.

[@elkecita77]

Thank you so much, very helpful! Btw, you guys are adorable! ☺️

[@dereton33]

Ha ha thanks Elkecita.

[@mark1968]

Thank you for this helpful video. The overflow hose is always a good few feet too short. I need to extend it like you have. I used butterfly clips. I can't quite see what you used.

[@dereton33]

Jubilee clips, Mark.

[@mark1968]

@@dereton33 many thanks

[@celticwarrior777]

ive got an electric button to flip on for washer do i need to remove anything from that faceplate behind it? thanks

[@dereton33]

No need

[@tamaraspink4201]

Thank you so much! 😘

[@dereton33]

No problem 😊

[@KieranAG]

Can you use the drum to get a better grip when pulling it out?

[@dereton33]

Yes.

[@KathrynJaneWarren]

I need to get behind mine to plug in a dishwasher (as both plug sockets are behind the washing machine) - is it safe to pull it out while all plumbed in still?

[@dereton33]

Yes it will be fine.

[@amana1480]

9:00 The feet of the machine may need adjusting if the floor isn't level

[@nowthenad3286]

dereton33, do you have any tips for levelling a washing machine that sits under a countertop? My floor is pretty uneven where the washing machine sits, so if it moves it goes out of level. Also, how are we supposed to level the machine when it is already in position?

[@dereton33]

You can normally only level the front feet, the back two are fixed, so make sure the floor is level at the back at least, and then adjust the two front feet.

[@nowthenad3286]

dereton33 Ahhh, interesting. Mine has four adjustable feet. I'll just get them approximately level and do the rest with the front feet. Thank you

[@patriciadaniels8644]

whats that tool called you used to tighten the pipe? do i need a wrench?

[@dereton33]

Footprints

[@MrSamw1990]

If you turn the valve up but it still sprays water when undoing it, what’s the best thing to do? Does it stop eventually?

[@dereton33]

No the valve is broken.