Identification of a part?
So I was moving the washing machine and this part just came flying off. I'm not actually sure whether it came from the machine but I would really really appreciate it if anyone could tell me what it is. Just in case it's important. It's cylindrical with a typical hexagonal pattern kind of like a basic football. Thanks ahead of time.
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Loose cylindrical piece likely not from the washing machine
- The problem
- While moving the washing machine, a cylindrical item with a hexagonal/football-like pattern fell out. The owner wanted to identify whether it belonged to the appliance.
- Likely cause
- The strongest view in the discussion is that the item was probably part of the transit packaging used to stop the tub moving during transport, rather than a functional washing machine component. This was not proven, but multiple replies said it was unlikely to be a machine part.
- What fixed it
- No repair was advised or confirmed. The owner was advised in effect that it was unlikely to be from the washing machine and chose to keep the item aside just in case. The exact identity of the piece was not confirmed.
- Checks to try
- Item fell out while the machine was being moved back into place
- Owner noted the machine had been installed for over a year
- Forum replies stated they did not know of any washing machine parts that would simply fall off
- One reply suggested it resembled a transit packing piece fitted between the outer tub and casing
5 Answers
It could be part of the transit packaging.
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Thanks for replying! I don't think it's part of the transit packaging we got the machine over a year ago we had to move it to fill in some holes behind it. When we were trying to get it back in it fell. I've tried finding out what it is but still no luck. Again thanks.
Hi. I don’t know of any parts that can just fall off. It’s unlikely to be a part from the washing machine.
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Thanks Andy I was fairly skeptical of whether it belongs to the machine. I'll keep it aside in case but I'm sure you're right.
To be honest it still looks like the kind of thing they fit inside to stop the tub from moving about during transit. There are usually three of them, and that one looks the right size to fit behind the main outer tub and the casing. If it isn't then I don't know what it is.
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