dismantling a washing machine

Nik_ola

Good evening.

This may not be the best place to post but I didn't know where to post it.

I bought a new washing machine and wanted to replace it for a new one, but it turns out that the kitchen is too narrow to get the old washing machine out (the new one is really slim line so I know it would fit in easily).

My question is - is there a way to dismantle the whole washing machine and recycle it that way? Is there anyone capable of doing that? Would someone do that and then take away the parts and connect the washing machine? I live in South Yorkshire.

I can try and post pictures showing how narrow it is, if it helps somehow?

Thanks

Browntoa

It's doable , I took an old dishwasher to bits to get it up the council tip

Top and back off , start undoing all the bolts holding the drum , motor , counter weight etc ,

Norman_Castle

Is the problem getting it out from between the worktops or out of the kitchen? How did it get in there?

A picture would be good.

Most washing machines are a similar size. Try measuring the new slim line washing machine and comparing it to the one you have.

Browntoa

Video

https://youtu.be/sHibAx64ZY4

Nik_ola

Thanks.

What sort of tools do I need to do that, what type of screw drivers etc.? Mind you I'm only an 8 stone girl lol so It might be a little difficult to carry things around. I also dont have a car.

Nik_ola

@Norman Castle

that's the thing, I can't remember how I got the washing machine in there. It's been a while ago now. The washing machine won't come through the door. also the construction of the kitchen etc is very narrow.
thanks

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Nik_ola wrote: »

Thanks.

What sort of tools do I need to do that, what type of screw drivers etc.? Mind you I'm only an 8 stone girl lol so It might be a little difficult to carry things around. I also dont have a car.

Smile sweetly at a burly neighbour . Men (speaking from experience) often fall for this ....

Norman_Castle

Nik_ola wrote: »

@Norman Castle

that's the thing, I can't remember how I got the washing machine in there. It's been a while ago now. The washing machine won't come through the door. also the construction of the kitchen etc is very narrow.
thanks

It might be wider than it is deep or deeper than it is wide. Measure it. Tape measures are lighter than washing machines.
Is the problem getting it through the kitchen door? Removing the door might be the solution.

forgotmyname

Yep its probably wider than it is deep, it will probably go through sideways.

How narrow are your doors? Or is it a monster machine? A standard machine fits mostly under a counter top thats 600mm deep. Thats only around 24". Your door cant be that narrow surely?

Strider590

Might be worth taking the machine apart to get the concrete block out of the top of it (the weight compensates for uneven loads and stops the machine jumping about), makes moving the thing much easier and you may find it fits through once it's more manoeuvrable.

poppellerant

If you're taking the machine apart, you might be able to sell some of the parts as spares on eBay.