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Washing Machine Shifting Services
Move a washing machine on its own, front-load or top-load. Verified partners pack it, keep the drum steady and deliver it to your new place.
A washing machine carries its weight in the drum. If the drum swings on a bumpy road it can damage the suspension, and leftover water leaks onto everything around it.
Partners drain and pack the machine, secure the hoses and carry it upright in a small vehicle. You compare their quotes before anyone arrives.
What partners move
- Front-load washing machines
- Top-load washing machines
- Semi-automatic twin-tub machines
- Washer-dryers
- Dryers on their own
Photo from a ShiftingHub partner job.
Washing machine shifting charges
Price for moving one washing machine, by distance. More items, bigger pieces, stairs and dismantling add to the quote. Partners confirm the final price.
| Move | Distance | One item | Road time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within the city | about 15 km | ₹392–₹630 | 1–2 hrs |
| Nearby city | 100 km | ₹630–₹1,015 | 2–3 hrs |
| Within the state | 300 km | ₹1,190–₹1,890 | 5–6 hrs |
| Interstate | 700 km | ₹2,310–₹3,710 | 12–14 hrs |
| Long distance | 1,200 km | ₹3,710–₹5,950 | 20–24 hrs |
What changes the price
- Distance between the two addresses.
- How many items, and how big and heavy they are.
- Stairs or a lift at either end.
- Dismantling and refitting, for beds, wardrobes and some sofas.
- Extra packing, such as a carton or bubble wrap for glass and screens.
How it works
- 1
Tell us what is moving
Pick the items, the pickup address and where they go. It takes a minute.
- 2
Compare quotes
Verified partners near you send their price. Compare them side by side, free.
- 3
Wrapped and loaded
The team wraps each piece, carries it down and loads it into a small vehicle.
- 4
Delivered and placed
They carry it in at the other end and set it where you want it.
Before the team arrives
- Run an empty drain cycle a day before and leave the door open to dry.
- Fit the transit bolts on a front-loader if you still have them.
- Disconnect the water and drain hoses, and pack them with the machine.
- Keep the manual handy for reinstalling at the new place.
Washing machine shifting FAQs
Does a front-load machine need transit bolts?
Ideally, yes. The bolts hold the drum still. If you have lost them, tell the partner so they pack the drum more carefully.
Will the partner install the machine at the new place?
Placing it is standard. Plumbing and installation vary by partner, so ask when you compare quotes.
Can a washing machine travel on its side?
It should travel upright. Lying it down strains the drum suspension, so partners keep it standing and marked this way up.
How much does washing machine shifting cost?
Moving one washing machine within a city starts at about ₹392 through ShiftingHub, and a 100 km move starts at about ₹630. The final price depends on distance, size, stairs and any dismantling. Partners quote after you share the details, and comparing them is free.
Can I move just one washing machine without a full house shifting?
Yes. That is what this service is for. You book the washing machine on its own, and a partner sends a small vehicle instead of a full truck.
Are the movers verified?
Every partner clears a GST check, a background check and an office audit before listing. We show their real Google rating.
Is getting quotes free?
Yes. You post one request and compare the quotes at no cost. Moving companies pay to be listed, not you.
Ready to move your washing machine?
Compare verified partners and pick a transparent quote.