Can I Transport A Water Softener On Its Side

Water softener moving instructions.

Can i transport a water softener on its side.

Marc the plumber. Keeping your water softener from freezing in the moving truck. No it will not cause any damage. Furthermore do not lay the softener on its side because this will damage the control head covers or tanks.

And a heater on its side will never tip over and be damaged. 55 years of transporting them horizontal but always on their backs if for not other reason than if a dent should occur it would not be seen there. The water softener must be in an upright position when you are transporting it or only moving it across the room. Appliance replace kenmore user name.

If you re moving locally it is preferred that your local authorized watertech dealer move the system. Some forums can only be seen by registered members. Can i transport a water softener on its side. To prevent accident or injury do not hoist the water softener over your shoulder.

Use a hand truck to transport the water softener. They are too awkward to stand up secure and then take off the truck at the site. Can i transport a water softener on its side. The softener just needs to be upright for use.

Although the reionator and softmax are both quite heavy the systems cannot be tipped over or laid on their side during moving or transporting but must remain upright in order to maintain the integrity of the resins. Can the softener lay on its side during transport. Password please register to participate in our discussions with 2 million other members it s free and quick. If the water softener tank is tilted or laid on its side the resin and bedding will move out of position.

We often lay them on their sides to get them in the overhead rackingwe can t do that with all appliances. Just don t go four wheeling with it on its side and you will be fine. Do not lay the water softener on its side. I have been plumbing for 25 years and have transported more water heaters on their side than not on their side.