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Kitchen Fitting

Washing machine

Anonymous user 05/11/2026 - 8.05 AM

We recently had a leak behind our integrated washing machine, so we had to pull it out to repair the hose. The machine originally sat on a 45mm wooden block inside the cabinet gap so that the integrated door hinges aligned with the rest of the kitchen units. However, because the power lead is quite short, we can't pull the machine far enough out into the room to lift it onto a platform or ramp first. ​We are really struggling to get the 70kg machine back into the gap and raised back onto that 45mm height. The floor inside the cavity is rough, bare screed concrete, so trying to lift and push the machine straight up onto the block inside the tight space is almost impossible without tilting room. Looking for any clever tricks, tools, or low-profile roller/slider setups that can get it back up to 45mm and slid smoothly into the gap without tearing up the floor or straining the cables.

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2 Answers

D R Property Maintenance

Rating: 5 out of 5
Castleford
https://www.google.com/search?q=large+winbag&oq=large+winbag&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTINCAEQABiGAxiABBiKBTINCAIQABiGAxiABBiKBTIHCAMQABjvBTIHCAQQABjvBTIHCAUQABjvBdIBCDUxODRqMGo0qAIBsAIB&client=ms-android-samsung-ss&sourceid=chrome-mobile&source=chrome.ob&ie=UTF-8 Get some cheap ones of these with the long air pipes.... shove them under and pump it to where you need to be and push the machine on to the timber. Other than that ive no clue without looking 👍
Answered2 November 2026
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CubanBuilder

Rating: 5 out of 5
Buckhurst Hill
Hi, I’d recommend using heavy-duty PTFE appliance sliders or low-profile glide strips, rated for at least 100kg. These are ideal for moving heavy appliances in tight spaces and can be found at Screwfix, Toolstation or Amazon. I’d also lay a thin plywood sheet over the rough screed to create a smooth surface, with a small timber ramp leading onto the 45mm platform. Disconnect the power and make sure the cables and hoses are clear before sliding the machine back into position, ideally with two people.
Answered5 November 2026
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