Hello everybody 'Lurgs' here welcome to my channel and today is how to install a washing machine,
now maybe you've moved properties and you're just moving your washing
machine or maybe you've bought a brand new washing machine and want to get it installed,
I'll take you through all the steps you need to get it successfully installed. Why pay someone
else to fit it for you when it's easy to do it yourself? And I'll put all the various steps in
the chapter descriptions and this video assumes that you've got all your existing pipework ready,
and today I'm going to be installing a brand new washing machine and this is a Bosch model,
if it's a brand new washing machine like this one you should get a brand new cold water feed hose
make sure you definitely use this don't use an old hose always use the brand new one that is
supplied, on the back of the washing machine we've got the drainage hose here to just unclip that
and we've got the electrical plug again just unclip that
and the drainage hose and the electrical plug are clipped into these transportation bolts now
it's very very important that you take these transportation bolts out because if you don't
your washing machine probably won't even work and it'll make the most horrendous noise,
basically keeps the drum in place when it's being moved about,
for this you'll need a 13 millimetre spanner or a socket just undo those bolts anti-clockwise
now you might want to keep those in case you ever move property again and you can
put those transportation bolts back in if not just take them to your local metal recycling
and you get these clip covers that come with the washing machine these just clip into the back
so remove all four transportation bolts and put these four cover clips on
What we'll do now is install the drainage hose now generally there's two types of drainage pipework
you've got this type which is just a drainage pipework straight out into the public drainage
system if you've got one of these just put the pipe down about 8 to 12 inches don't push it all
the way down if you've got one of these U-clips then push it into that, that stops any blockages
or smells now the other type that you might have is a U-bend underneath your sink with one
of these attachments here, so what you need to do is put your drainage hose onto one of these,
now if it's a really good tight fit you can just squeeze it all the way on and this might be good
enough but I recommend that you put some kind of clip over the top of it just to keep it in place
so I've got this metal spring clip here just going to squeeze it with the pliers
Put that spring clip onto that drainage hose and that is the washing machine drainage hose
now connected to the U-bend underneath the sink, generally most modern properties will have this
kind of arrangement underneath the sink, what we'll do now is connect the cold water feed
now the 90 degree angle end of the pipe goes on the washing machine end screw this on clockwise
make sure you get a good fit if it feels like it's not going on don't force it because it should
go on nice and easily, now whatever you do DON'T be tempted to tighten this up with a ratchet or
a pair of pliers just do it hand tight because you do not want to damage those plastic threads,
there's a link above now about what to do if your washing machine is not draining water,
then take the other end and put that onto your cold mains water feed pipe
Now it's a good idea when you're doing this to note the location of your main stopcock just
in case you get any problems or any leaks or any plumbing issues, that way you can isolate
the mains cold water so screw this on clockwise again just hand tight as tight as you can get it
and then we're ready to turn the cold water on now do this slowly don't just
whack it right open and you'll hear the cold water feed into the pipe
Now although the washing machine isn't on, that cold water feed hose is now
under mains cold water pressure so you're just checking for any leaks at either end
now you're ready to plug the washing machine in and switch it on
and then we're going to put the washing machine into the space where it's going to go now it
might be easier to remove the dispenser drawer just so you can get a good grip on this or if
there's two of you that should make it easier just be careful when you're pushing it back into
place not to kink any of the hoses at the back the cold water feed hose or the drainage hose,
obviously that is difficult because you can't see it but just be wary of that,
now the washing machine should come completely level but if you're putting it on a timber floor
it might need levelling up so I've just got this spirit level here I'm just going to put it on
the front of the washing machine and this one isn't actually quite level so it needs lifting
up on the bottom left hand side now most modern washing machines will have adjustable feet and
on this particular model you're going to need a 17 millimetre spanner so just get someone to lift the
washing machine for you, these legs actually unscrew up and down once you've got it in the
correct position and you're happy that the washing machine is level you then take this locking nut
and move that to the top of the bolt right near the washing machine then take your 17
millimetre spanner and just tighten it a few more turns this basically means that when the
washing machine is doing its spin cycle that that locking nut will stop the legs moving about and
adjusting themselves because they're locked into position, make sure you do it on the other side
so the washing machine is now nice and level, if you haven't got a spirit level you can use
a marble, there's a link above now about how to keep your washing machine hygienically fresh,
so that is now locked into position let's just check it with the spirit level again
that's looking pretty good but just take your hand push it on either side this one isn't
moving at all so this is great, if it's not level it will make a horrendous noise
when it's doing the spin cycle, as this is the first ever wash for this washing
machine I'm just going to put it on a short cycle and in fact my wife is doing this step
for me 30 minute wash with nothing in it just to flush the system through
What you're doing is you're basically checking that the washing machine is
working and that you've got no leaks and that when it does its spin cycle it's
nice and level it's not all rattling about, this footage is all speeded up
But just go around make sure there's no leaks anywhere, if you can locate your drainage
pipework outside have a look at that this one is draining properly now it's on the last spin cycle
and it's finished, no leaks anywhere absolutely fantastic, and a TOP TIP after you've done a
washing machine programme always leave the dispenser drawer slightly ajar and the drum
door slightly ajar just to help with ventilation and to stop any smells.
And I tell you what that definitely definitely deserves a lovely cup of tea! Oh. I hope you
found that useful up on this side there's a video on what to do if your dishwasher is not draining
water properly and over on this side there's a video on how to keep your washing machine
hygienically fresh, thanks for visiting my channel everyone I really really appreciate it. 'Lurgs'.