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made2last · Aug 20, 2009, 06:23 PM

I have a Maytag washing machine mfg. around 1913. It was in my basement when I
Bought the house and it must weigh 300 lbs. - maybe a little less. Is there any way to
Get it out of the basement because even if it could be lifted, it wouldn't fit on the stairs
And at the top of the stairs there is a sharp left turn into the kitchen. I would be so
Happy to get this monster out of the basement. Thanks for any help.

hvac1000 · Aug 21, 2009, 01:20 PM

If it got in the basement it will come out of the basement.

KISS · Aug 21, 2009, 01:29 PM

If this is a wringer, the top section usually is removable.

Try listing it on eBay. You never know.

You can always take it apart in pieces (destructively r non-destructively) if you have to, but try selling it first.

adam_89 · Aug 21, 2009, 01:36 PM

Yes, I would try selling it and having someone coming to get it out so you don't have to deal with it. You can post it on eBay or try posting it on craigslist.

Just look for screws and bolts and start taking it apart or grab a sledge hammer and start beating it until it is small enough to fit up and out the stairs.

KISS · Aug 21, 2009, 01:59 PM

Beating it is the wrong answer, but a saw might cut the tub uup.

adam_89 · Dec 31, 2009, 06:01 AM

A sawzall would be perfect for the job.

made2last · Dec 31, 2009, 10:07 AM

I have one but I didn't know it would cut metal. You must be joking.

adam_89 · Dec 31, 2009, 12:05 PM

Originally Posted by made2last

I have one but I didn't know it would cut metal. You must be joking.

Think about the name of the saw. Sawzall. As in it saw ALL. I have seen them used to cut all kinds of things.

made2last · Dec 31, 2009, 12:40 PM

I'll try anything. Thanks for the info.

adam_89 · Dec 31, 2009, 12:48 PM

No problem. Glad to help.

made2last · Oct 30, 2010, 01:32 PM

Originally Posted by KISS

If this is a wringer, the top section usually is removable.

Try listing it on ebay. You never know.

You can always take it apart in pieces (destructively r non-destructively) if you have to, but try selling it first.

After all this time, I am finally dismantling the washer piece by piece. Used some liquid wrench on the washers and was able to get the motor
Off, wringers and lid and agitator. I do believe that this house was
Built around the washer or at one time had an outdoor entrance to the
Basement. Now it's different. Thanks for your help.

adam_89 · Nov 1, 2010, 12:54 PM

Glad to know you had success with it.