World of Washers

If you have purchased a washing machine, you may have noticed that you (or the delivery crew) needed to remove some hardware from the washer after setting the unit in place. In some cases it is a single, long rod through the bottom of the washer. In others it is a series of bolts through the back of the machine. In other cases, it may be as simple as a foam insert in the top of the wash basket or at the base of the machine.

Regardless of the hardware used by the manufacturers, it all serves a single purpose: to stabilize the drum while the machine is in transit to prevent damage to the machine.

Pretty simple. The problems, though, arise when the hardware is discarded after installation, and then you have to end up moving the machine a few years later. Do you still have the original hardware that was included? Did the delivery personnel leave it for you, or did they take it with them? If they gave it to you, did you keep it, or throw it out not realizing you may need it in the future? According to this complaint on My3cents.com, it is Sears policy to take away the shipping bolts after making a delivery.

The importance of this hardware cannot be understated. Appliances can go through a lot of abuse when being moved, and suspension damage can easily occur if washing machine drums are not properly stabilized. I have heard of numerous instances, especially in frontload washers, where the machine was moved without the drum properly secured. This puts a tremendous strain on the suspension, and can lead to excessive vibration or even a machine that simply will not work properly.

A few months ago, I was contacted by a representative of Litco, a company which sells supplies to moving companies. They had invented a device which could be used to properly secure the drum in virtually any washing machine. The device is genius in its simplicity, and I am convinced that this product will provide the protection required to safely transport machines while preventing any internal damage.

Check out one of the videos below, or head on over to Litco's website for more information. If you decide you want to place an order, you can call them directly at (877) 284-5043.

Remember, it's a one-fit kit, so it will work for your washing machine.



Note: Although I have written a post about this product, and have also displayed a Litkit ad on my page, I have not been paid for this testimony. I firmly believe in this product.