Ny danger in pulling a washing machine forward

washing-machine

Our washing machine broke, specifically it stopped draining water. The water has been in there for a few days now and has started to smell. I researched this problem a bit and all possible solutions involve having access to the back of the machine.

Our machine is stuck under a counter, next to a wall on one side and a (broken) dishwasher on the other side. This means I don't know what's in the back or how the drainage looks like/works. Is there any danger in pulling the maching out of the corner, so I can have a look at it

I don't really know what washing machines look like normally, if they have any hard pipes connected in the back or whatever… I pulled it forward 5 or 6 inches but then it started struggling a little, and I really don't want to flood the kitchen…

Best Answer

A washing machine should have

  • One detachable flexible cold water feed of indeterminate length.
  • One detachable flexible hot water feed of indeterminate length.
  • One possibly detachable flexible drain line of indeterminate length.
  • One permanently attached electrical cord of indeterminate length.

Back side of washing machine

So the problem you have now is figuring out how long each of these are,and how to disconnect them. It sounds like you don't have much access to the back of the machine to get a good look, so a mirror attached to a telescoping handle might come in handy here.

Telescoping handle mirror

Once you get a better idea of what's behind the machine, you'll have a better understanding of how to move it.