[header] How to disconnect a washing machine [title] Turn off the water valves. [step] Valves for the supply of hot and cold water are usually located behind the washing machine and in a washer box attached to the wall. Turn off the valves by turning them clockwise until they cannot be turned any further.
[header] How to disconnect a washing machine [title] Turn off the water valves. [step] Valves for the supply of hot and cold water are usually located behind the washing machine and in a washer box attached to the wall. Turn off the valves by turning them clockwise until they cannot be turned any further.
[substeps] You'll want to turn these off first thing. This will protect you from major spills if you should accidentally tear a hose in step 2. Be sure that the cleaning wheels in the machine and wash tubes are off as well. [title] Remove the cleaning boards of the washing machine. Doing so will allow water to drain out of your machine properly. [substeps] If the water supply is not located behind the washing machine, push on the small tab, about ½ inch from the top of the washing machine. Check the turn signal to ensure that your machine's running hot and cold water valves are not turning to the right; this will help you disconnect the load. [title] Remove the hot and cold water valves from the washing machine.