LifeHack: How to move washer and dryer in a minivan by oneself

[@cti-gasdetectionspecialist4153]

Thank you!! My daughter is moving from Kansas City to Columbia this weekend. She was going to sell her washer and dryer, but I convinced her that we could move them in my Honda Odyssey! This video really helps!

[@RUS_US]

For such long distance move it will be hard to keep smooth driving. I advise to fix the washer drum by special bolts... or put something in the gap between drum and housing to prevent its vibrations and shacking during bumpy road.

[@cti-gasdetectionspecialist4153]

@@RUS_US Special bolts? Would stuffing towels between the gaps work?

[@RUS_US]

@@cti-gasdetectionspecialist4153 i sure you can find these bolts online cheap. The something like towels is just my idea and not sure how it will work. I would remove one panel (top for example) and put something in between drum and walls. One more tip: it is hard to remove all water from whasher. To keep your car dry put film and towel under the washer.

[@eidrianespino2792]

@@RUS_US Thank you for this video. I have an odyssey as well and I’m thinking of transporting a dryer to my parents house 55 miles away. Do you think it’ll be ok or will I need the special bolts you’re talking about. If so, what are they called? Thank you in advance!!!

[@liadelvalle2722]

Thank you!!! You have helped someone who usually can't count on others to help. Now I will try moving some things by myself. Thank you!

[@souptopia3558]

thank you!! i had my doubts but even as a teenage girl i was able to do it

[@twatts1523]

Really, you pushed the washer up the boards into the car? It seems too heavy, I’m middle aged lady, probably not as strong as you. I’m scared to try it.

[@jamescc2010]

Great job! We are proud of you. Girls are strong...

[@KOLYNandKYLYNN]

Thanks for this going to pick up a washer by myself today with a minivan was pondering how to get it done then came across your video great idea..

[@a.b.2850]

I’m a woman, 43, that lives alone, and I need to move my appliances by myself, and up to my 2nd floor appartement (only stairs). I’m planning on taking them appart, to have lighter parts, and put them back together once upstairs. Sofa is done, next will be my oven. Will update.

[@RUS_US]

moving solo up and down stairs might be tricky. usually i use dolly lifting it with cargo step by step. my friend makes rails from wood and use ropes to move very heavy cargo (i never try this but i saw it).

[@jamescc2010]

Smart to break them down. You should make a video.

[@KennethT32505]

Videos like this should be millions of views, not some sleezy stripper looking gal. This video helped me today, no need for 2nd person. Thanks a bunch.

[@RUS_US]

Thank you! Check my another video how i moved huge fridge. I have a video where moray eel bite a man. It took it 2+ years to get millions of views. Without direct advertisement only Likes,subscriptions, comments and views promote a video on youtube. It should get attention it deserve in one or two years.

[@rebeccajohnson1368]

Awesome idea! Thanks for sharing!

[@RUS_US]

sure! check my another video for solo fridge moving: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gqjHZ6Cta8uspJY

[@I3runo806]

You seem like a cool dude Rus I think this video has inspired me to start a channel I was checking out your channel. You have some really cool videos, and they have like 50 views and then you have one on moving a washing machine and has 32k views I guess you never know what people are going to watch hell I'm here commenting on your washing machine movement. Great Video though good stuff

[@RUS_US]

Thank you! yea you are right. It hard to predict what people will love the most. The latest my disovery/best seller is a short on how to remove vinyl print from shirt. Another my video (moray eel bite a fisherman) i expected very intersting with millions views in fact got those millions but it tool couple years before it got noticed. The promotion from other channels or youtube recommendation is what makes most of views. i value any amount of like and views because some my videos are complicated and require skills to understand and use. i.e. maybe it is small numbers but they are skilled and smart. Even if it will be only who like and need it then it counts as a win and not a waste.

[@wotan10950]

I’m going to move an Maytag top loader from the NYC area to my daughter in Philly. The tape measurements say that it will fit in my Chevy Equinox (with the seats down). I hope so. I was just going to stuff the basket with a large blanket to protect it. As for getting the unit in - we have a dog ramp that we bought to help one of our old dogs (she was very big, and infirm in her last year), so I’ll use the ramp. Our current dogs are even bigger, but they’re young!

[@ktac2024]

Great idea to load heavy items. Thanks

[@trini-mikeali3829]

Love it. going to do this, this weekend.

[@adithyagowda4642]

Did you do it?

[@trini-mikeali3829]

@@adithyagowda4642 it worked, but i used a solid piece

[@trini-mikeali3829]

@@adithyagowda4642 I did it, but I used one piece of solid Plywood, and a Bed spread to protect it. slid in there with no issue, and I strapped it down inside so it would not shift or slide when i was driving.

[@adithyagowda4642]

@@trini-mikeali3829 nice

[@cakerare1517]

You saved us! Thank you.

[@lisapulido3582]

Awesome! Thank you! Question- If you had a refrigerator dolly, you could've used that, and just leaned it against the bumper and pushed it up, no?

[@lisapulido3582]

*with a moving blanket so you wouldn't scratch the car..

[@RUS_US]

1) See the kzbin.info/www/bejne/gqjHZ6Cta8uspJY 2) the dolly could eat some space because of wheels. It depends on your vane size. I had cases when only one inch gap was between moving stuff and car interior.

[@lisapulido3582]

@@RUS_US Thank you so much for your help! I appreciate it!

[@brianc9036]

Much appreciated. I see people commenting on potentially damaging the washer this way. Is there any downside to doing this with a dryer?

[@RUS_US]

Dryer drum does not have so much freedom to move. I.e. it is fixed good and should be fine as is

[@brianc9036]

@@RUS_US Thank You!

[@derpherpp]

What’s the purpose of the 2x4 when u could just lean then lift it on the van the push it in.

[@RUS_US]

to not scratch car, washer and use smaller push and lift forces.

[@islamalgodi7234]

You are an artist

[@RUS_US]

🤣

[@jackiekennedy4936]

Awesome job! Thank you

[@ItsJustMona_Texas]

Smart moving 💪🏽

[@anthonylett8578]

Putting the dryer on its side won't damage it? I'm getting mixed answers on that. Lmk ty!

[@RUS_US]

If drive gently then it is ok.

[@stevenbenton5740]

Whats the size of the wood bro ? Thanks

[@RUS_US]

2x4 inch x 8feet frome Homedepot ... cost $4 per wood

[@tonychen4589]

@@RUS_US Might cost $8 per wood now, but still ... LOL

[@RUS_US]

@@tonychen4589 yea ... i see ... now it is $6.65 before tax in Homedepot in CA ...

[@AbnormalityClinic301]

Haha, bet the guy offering to help was surprised when you hefted that thing up in there

[@RUS_US]

yea he was! 😄 . i felt sorry though that refuse the help 😁 but that day he learned something

[@dablet]

my hero!!!! thank you sir!

[@areknizamian1739]

Your heavy breathing was enough to get me to hire a mover! LoL

[@RUS_US]

I was exausted by disconnecting it and moving out of the house. I.e. you should hire maitanance guy too

[@Sunshine444-v2z]

Can we fit a Samsung washer and dryer in a 2018 Pacifica van ?

[@RUS_US]

i believe if 2nd and 3rd row sits will be removed then any van will fit both

[@Sunshine444-v2z]

@@RUS_US thank you !!!!!

[@Sunshine444-v2z]

@@RUS_US I will let you know

[@jamescc2010]

Good technique using 2x4 wood.

[@preetk2104]

Wow nice

[@justintylus4205]

What’s the size of the wood?

[@RUS_US]

2x4 inch

[@BonnieSnyder-c9k]

If lay the washer down doesnt that mess up the balance

[@RUS_US]

Maybe you are right. I drove smooth and slow. That is why it was ok for me.

[@Phyoomz]

Was the tail gate not tall enough to put the machine in upright?

[@RUS_US]

nope.

[@Phyoomz]

@@RUS_US i see. As long as the machine made it through the trip

[@area859]

Brilliant!!

[@diyhomeremedies4299]

I'm just one more person who can confirm it is the best method

[@austinhernandez2716]

That does make it easier and safer. But for me personally, it's not that heavy.

[@RUS_US]

when i was younger i did it by simple lifting. Now spline and lower back issues prevents me from doint something similar.

[@twatts1523]

Some of the washers are so heavy these days.

[@MrJimShorts]

Wonder if I can pull off this move with a Honda CRV. Probably if I stick to one at a time.

[@RUS_US]

take a measuring tape and check available space vs items size before try

[@thankthelord2606]

Are those two wooden beams

[@RUS_US]

yes. 2x4 inch

[@Elite_Employee]

No they’re actually glass beams

[@jwl2469]

Hi… I'm considering buying a used washer and would like to buy and drive it home about four miles on local streets in my Ford Focus hatchback. But, from what I've been reading, the washer could be damaged buy laying it on its side or back. Do you remembering if you did anything specific beforehand in preparation of the machine being moved? Thank you.

[@RUS_US]

you should drive smoothly like with baby in car then it will be ok. The moovers and trucks are not so gently and for sure they can damage it. To prevent this the special bolts/screw exist to clamp the washer barrel during mooving ... but for sure you do not need it

[@jwl2469]

@@RUS_US Thank you for the quick response! I'm not a mechanical person, so excuse my question, but since it is a used washer, are the "special bolts and screw" still on the back of the machine or would they've been removed?

[@smartsant24]

These locking nuts /screw come with every washer, pls check with owner of they have it. Local hardware store would also have it.

[@jwl2469]

@@smartsant24 Thank you!

[@katieluo7613]

it is really cool to do that by one! ! awesome job! love the idea of wood rail! it works even there are more people! one question: washer will be damaged on its back, how about dryers? is there anything to tke.care by moving a dryer? I am thinking to buy a used dryer and that would be my first time to move such applications!

[@RUS_US]

Both washer and dryer should by ok if you will drive like with baby in your car. The drier is much more resistable to hits vs washer.

[@JoyKronicles]

I need a man for this.

[@PRETTYWOMANPLUS]

Is that true that a washer can be damaged from transporting on its back?

[@RUS_US]

if drive on rough surface then yes. the cylinder should be fixed during moving OR you should drive slow and smooth like you have baby in car

[@byronfoster1651]

@@RUS_US would a washer that is top-loaded be damaged if transported in a minivan or just a front loader?

[@RUS_US]

@@byronfoster1651 it depends on how smooth is the ride. Most probably for any small car driving it will be safe. In a big track it could be rough. Or when a box with washer is moving from track to shop. The moovers think how to move faster but not smoother.

[@valourexonerated7046]

You pack the drum out with polystyrene or wood. And replace the bolts that go in the back to stop the drum moving. When it’s delivered.

[@kylehoward4979]

Lol don't listen to him. Top loaders highly unlikely. Front loaders laid on side can have the suspension rod slip apart. No permanent damage.

[@drury2d8]

isnt this how they built those pyramids back in the day?

[@RUS_US]

🤣

[@dyworking]

He is moving one of the lighter washers. Not one of the new LG or Samsung heavyier washers.

[@RUS_US]

check my video with fridge. idea is the same weight does not really matter because it is all on woods

[@savedbygrace2273]

👍

[@thivo9254]

I like it coz save me lóta ò $ for transport.th as mks

[@prodigirl1]

Lots of heavy breathing in the beginning lol

[@RUS_US]

it was 40min hard work in house and backyard before. and hot day.

[@rickf]

Bro, at least pick up the bag.

[@RUS_US]

it was not mine trash

[@den53069]

Hahahah

[@casdirico9532]

Thanks for littering!

[@RUS_US]

It was not mine

[@valourexonerated7046]

I would of picked it up and put it in the back. But then again you sound like your dieing. You couldn’t do this for a living. Watching this was embarrassing

[@RUS_US]

i was i rush, tired to disconnect and get it out from the house + it was a hot day. without the rails it would be much much harder + i would damage my car.

[@christophercrawford2736]

*would have